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Robin is a graduate of the Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT) program offered by the Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys (COPAA) and Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). She is a mentor parent at Support for Families of Children with Disabilities and the Chairperson of the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for the San Francisco Unified School District.

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Dispelling urban legends for parents, understanding your child's rights

Friday, November 27th, 2009 · 2 comments

Lots of parents come to their annual IEP (individual Education Plan) meeting with misconceptions about their rights.. They feel intimidated by the...
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Scientific Link to Autism Identified

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 · 4 comments

JACKSON, N.J.,/PRNewswire/ -- During its research into the application of neuroscience in business, a New Jersey...
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NYSED's entire accountability and school report card system has no remaining credibility

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 · 3 comments

Unfortunately if being found guilty of fraudulently inflating the Regents High school exit exams is not bad enough, the state comptroller also found...
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Free guide:preparing for special education mediation and resolution sessions

Friday, November 20th, 2009 · 3 comments

Preparing for Special Education Mediation and Resolution Sessions: A Guide for Families and Advocates: The Advocacy Institute and the Children's Law...
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School district lawyer gets $27,998 raise while teachers get laid off

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

In an almost unreal twist of events, Mt Diablo Unified School District Board of Education in California decided to...
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Dry Creek update: state department of education sides with parents

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

The battle of Dry Creek school district and the Marchese family efforts to continue appropriate reading instruction...
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Education dollars spent on pricey seminars instead of kids

Friday, November 13th, 2009 · 7 comments

On October 7, 2009, the California Department of Education (CDE) held a large conference at taxpayer expense. The real agenda: How to keep special...
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Companion research studies prove moms of autistic children suffer higher stress levels

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The following article is reprinted with author Terry Devitt's permission from the University of Wisconsin in...
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Special Ed 101: What parents wish they knew earlier

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The website, Great Schools.net has a current discussion in Community conversations: What do you wish you had...
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Screening and supports for mental health Issues Topical Call - November 4, 2009 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

This is an annoucement from the Healthy & Ready to Work National Resource Center (www.hrtw.org). Purpose: To...
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