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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. Email Robin at spedexaminer@gmail.com.

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The single biggest predictor of college failure

Monday, December 14th, 2009 · 5 comments

Straight Talk About Reading Susan Hall Related articles Dyslexia or dysteachea? National and local evidence of reading neglect and how YOU can fix...
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Georgia parents fight for American sign language alternative for learning disabled students

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.

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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

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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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Moms of special needs kids bullied too

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A new study at Northwestern University shows mothers of special needs kids, especially those with invisible...
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Is Dry Creek School District sending taxpayers up the creek?

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This is part 7 in a battle over an offer of FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) between a 7th grade dyslexic child and Dry Creek school...
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What your child's math teacher may not be telling you

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Under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act, in high school, a teacher is considered "highly qualified" if they actually have a college major...
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