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Getting academic support for your child can be challenging. Most parents don’t have a legal background, but the entire process is governed by laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. As such, when obtaining...

The process of getting an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be complicated. But the IEP is only the first step in getting support for a child with learning challenges. Often, the more difficult challenge for parents is ensuring that the 504 Plan or IEP...

Your child is exceptionally bright. Their vocabulary is highly advanced for their age. They read books that are well above their grade level. And yet, they struggle with school assignments, even those that involve reading and writing. What is going on?  A sophisticated vocabulary...

It can be confusing and frustrating for parents to see a gap between their child’s knowledge and their homework and test scores. The frustration can increase if the parent isn’t sure if their child’s outcomes are related to a disability or something else.  The...

Summer is filled with road trips, barbeques, beach days, and other fun activities. But for children in grades K-12, summer can also mean losing crucial academic progress. A recent study found that elementary school students lost roughly 20 percent of their reading gains from...

Your four-year-old child just started Pre-K. Every day, they come home excited to share stories about the fun they had in school. But their teacher raises some questions about their progress in the class. She says that your child might have a developmental delay. ...