by Bonnie Landau | Jul 1, 2018 | Advocacy, IEP, Infographic, Special Ed Law
The IEP Team is suppose to help support your child, but sometimes their approach can be misleading. Knowing the law is key when advocating for your child. In my book, Special Ed Mom Survival Guide, I spend considerable time helping you learn about the law and how to...
by Bonnie Landau | Jun 15, 2018 | Advocacy, IDEA, IEP, Infographic, Special Ed Law
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Bonnie Landau is a professional counseling and holistic therapist in Ventura County, California. Her specialities include therapy for autism, therapy for ADHD, and therapy for parenting who have kids with autism or ADHD or other neurodivergence....
by Bonnie Landau | May 29, 2018 | 504, Advocacy, Blog, IDEA, IEP, Special Ed Law
There seems to be a lot of confusion about IEP vs 504 plans. While both are covered within special education, only IEPs (individualized education programs) are covered under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). IDEA is the federal law that governs how...
by Bonnie Landau | Dec 31, 2017 | Advocacy, Blog, IDEA, Special Ed Law
Procedural Safeguards, sometimes called Parent Rights, are the laws each state has implemented in order to ensure compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). While the Federal Government establishes laws for special education through the IDEA,...
by Bonnie Landau | Apr 17, 2017 | 504, Blog, Classroom Help, IDEA, IEP, Printable, Special Ed Law
Why are the schools so frustrating to work with? I created this eBook to shed some light on why the schools so often seem to resist helping your child. It’s more than just finances. Getting to know the personality of your school district is key to making sure...
by Bonnie Landau | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Special Ed Law
It was an 8-0 unanimous verdict by the Supreme Court in favor of a special education student who was not given a fair and appropriate education. Too often in the schools we see teachers “dumming down” curriculum because a student has learning challenges....
