Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) may be an option for certain Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) cases when the child has been under a resource parent’s care for a long time, and it is unlikely that the child will be able to be safely reunited with their parent. Learn about KLG and what it entails in […]
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Special Education and the Role of the Parent
Students in special education are entitled to high school transition services as part of their IEP program to prepare them for life after high school. This presentation explains the kinds of services that are available and their rights regarding the implementation of these services.
Learn About Transition Rights in Special Education
Students in special education are entitled to high school transition services as part of their IEP program to prepare them for life after high school. This presentation explains the kinds of services that are available and rights regarding the implementation of these services.
Helping Your Child Get On Track: Education Tips for 2022
By Nina Peckman, Staff Attorney What kinds of questions should you ask at the school meeting to assess your child’s progress and to request help for your child? What information does the Start Strong assessment result say about my child? How are these results guiding the instruction that my child is getting? What are my […]
Being a Strong Advocate – Know When to Request Advocacy Assistance for your Child’s Education During the Pandemic
There is no substitute for a parent who advocates strongly for their child. Staff attorney Nina Peckman offers a few important tips parents should know during the COVID-19 pandemic when advocating for their child’s education rights.
