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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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Stem cell therapy and autism, the next great debate?

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 · 4 comments

Do stem cells give the brain a second chance to bloom? freephoto Lately there have been a flurry of stories of stem cell therapy used to combat...
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Georgia parents fight for American sign language alternative for learning disabled students

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

One of the biggest hurdles children with language based learning disabilities face is learning their OWN native language. While a minority of persons...
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Understanding what does and does NOT constitute an Emotional Disturbance.

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 · 1 comment

When it comes to mental health services -- Any child with and IEP (Individual Education Plan) disabilities can qualify for mental health services. Be...
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Dispelling urban legends for parents, understanding your child's rights

Friday, November 27th, 2009 · 5 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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NYSED's entire accountability and school report card system has no remaining credibility

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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

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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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Dry Creek update: state department of education sides with parents

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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

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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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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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