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A silhouette of a person walking up a mountain of paperwork labeled with things like IEP, Evaluation, and Prior written notice. They are climbing to a flag with the letters PTI, which stands for Parent Training and Information center. It demonstrates how PTI's provide a direction for families navigating special education.

A silhouette of a person walking up a mountain of paperwork labeled with things like IEP, Evaluation, and Prior written notice. They are climbing to a flag with the letters PTI, which stands for Parent Training and Information center. It demonstrates how PTI's provide a direction for families navigating special education.

Congress Created a Free Resource for Special Ed Families. They're called PTIs.

Jan 274 min read

The Quiet Dismantling of Special Education’s Federal Safeguards

The Quiet Dismantling of Special Education’s Federal Safeguards

The Quiet Dismantling of Special Education’s Federal Safeguards

Oct 14, 20253 min read

Illustration of a gray capitol dome with a "CLOSED" sign and a colorful schoolhouse . Vibrant rays extend from the schoolhouse roof.

Illustration of a gray capitol dome with a "CLOSED" sign and a colorful schoolhouse . Vibrant rays extend from the schoolhouse roof.

What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Special Education

Oct 2, 20253 min read

Parent stands in front of a closed school door holding a glowing yellow folder labeled “RIGHTS,” symbolizing advocacy after the school refused a special education evaluation.

Parent stands in front of a closed school door holding a glowing yellow folder labeled “RIGHTS,” symbolizing advocacy after the school refused a special education evaluation.

What to Do If the School Refused a Special Education Evaluation

Jun 13, 20253 min read

Papercraft-style illustration of the Scales of Justice in bright yellow and orange against a teal background, symbolizing fairness and legal rights in special education.

Papercraft-style illustration of the Scales of Justice in bright yellow and orange against a teal background, symbolizing fairness and legal rights in special education.

Special Education and the Law: Know Your Rights as a Parent

Jun 12, 20254 min read

New Federal Data Shows Why State and Local Special Education Policy Changes Can't Wait

New Federal Data Shows Why State and Local Special Education Policy Changes Can't Wait

New Federal Data Shows Why State and Local Special Education Policy Changes Can't Wait

Jan 18, 20253 min read

Retaliation in Special Education: The Office of Civil Rights Has Your Back

Retaliation in Special Education: The Office of Civil Rights Has Your Back

Retaliation in Special Education: The Office of Civil Rights Has Your Back

Jan 18, 20254 min read

Special Education Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Historic Chance for Parent Action

Special Education Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Historic Chance for Parent Action

Special Education Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Historic Chance for Parent Action

Nov 12, 20244 min read

The Advocacy Tightrope: Mastering the Art of Follow-Up Communication in Special Education

The Advocacy Tightrope: Mastering the Art of Follow-Up Communication in Special Education

The Advocacy Tightrope: Mastering the Art of Follow-Up Communication in Special Education

Oct 18, 20248 min read

How Does Your State Stackup? What You Need to Know About IDEA Implementation for the 2024-2025 School Year

How Does Your State Stackup? What You Need to Know About IDEA Implementation for the 2024-2025 School Year

How Does Your State Stackup? What You Need to Know About IDEA Implementation for the 2024-2025 School Year

Jul 16, 20243 min read

Possible Changes to Federal Special Education Policy in 2025: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Possible Changes to Federal Special Education Policy in 2025: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Possible Changes to Federal Special Education Policy in 2025: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Jul 1, 20243 min read

Discipline in Special Education: Understanding Manifestation Determination Meetings

Discipline in Special Education: Understanding Manifestation Determination Meetings

Discipline in Special Education: Understanding Manifestation Determination Meetings

Dec 26, 20232 min read

Special Education Services in Private Schools: Understanding the Landscape

Special Education Services in Private Schools: Understanding the Landscape

Special Education Services in Private Schools: Understanding the Landscape

School Placement

Dec 19, 20232 min read

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