What Can You do to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s IEP Meeting?

There is no denying that IEP meetings can be overwhelming and oftentimes, you go into them unprepared and leave feeling exhausted. However, this does not have to be the case. Below, I will list some tips that will help you get the most out of your child’s IEP meeting and ensure that you are able…

TRUANCY EXPLAINED

As parents of school-age children, we know that children need to attend school on a consistent basis to facilitate learning and thriving.  There is also a legal component to a child’s school attendance of which parents should understand the process, procedure, and rules.  The following will lay out and explain truancy and the rules surrounding…

Teachers, Administrators, and NON-RENEWAL

It’s the time of year when teachers and administrators with expiring contracts begin thinking about the possibility of a dreaded non-renewal. Generally, boards of education (“Boards”) may non-renew eligible contracts for any nondiscriminatory reason, except that the basis for teacher non-renewals must be clear and substantial, and administrator evaluations must, at least, be considered in…