Call to Action: Tell Your Congressmen No IDEA Waivers During COVID-19 Pandemic

More than 54 million American school children are learning at home right now. Seven million of those students have disabilities. Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March, 45 states have ordered schools closed, and 15 states are keeping schools closed until the end of the school year. That list will surely grow as the virus peaks (find an updated list here).

EducationCourtney HansenApril 20, 2020education, IDEA, Special Education, IEPComment

3 Words That Will Transform Your Next IEP Meeting

Parents often think they can shutdown an IEP meeting by refusing to sign the actual IEP. In most states, failure to sign means nothing. In the worst case scenario, an IEP immediately takes effect if you DON’T sign. Your signature doesn’t hold as much weight as you might think. And you can ALWAYS revoke your signature… it’s not a permanent thing.

Education, IEPCourtney HansenJanuary 28, 2019IEP, EducationComment