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The Right to Accommodations in Public School for Children with A Disability (FAQs + Brochure)
Learn about your child's right to accommodation in public (including charter) schools, how to request evaluation or re-evaluation, and what kind of accommodations are common. Read More
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Rights of Students with Disabilities (Link)
This link brings you to FAQs about the rights of students with disabilities in public schools. Content Detail
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Public School Discipline and Children With Disabilities A Brief Guide for Parents (FAQs + Brochure)
Questions and answers about discipline issues affecting children with disabilities. Read More
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Strategies for Success: A Guidebook for Supporting Students with Disabilities (Link)
Updated February 2020, this guidebook covers strategies for each step of the process for students with disabilities, from identifying the disability, to developing goals for instruction in an IEP, specialized student supports and related services, and effective implementation of the IEP. Content Detail
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Overview of the Gifted/Talented Program (Link)
Introduction to the Louisiana Department of Education's "gifted and talented" program, including information on what it means to be gifted/talented, how children are screened, their rights, teacher certification, and more. Content Detail
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What You Should Know About Transition Services for High School Children With Disabilities (FAQs)
Questions and answers about transition services for children with disabilities with a focus on high school students. Read More
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English as a Second Language (ESL) and the Disabled Child (FAQs)
Questions and answers about children with disabilities who do not speak English as a first language. Read More
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Charter Schools and Children With Disabilities: FAQs for Parents (FAQs)
Questions and answers about charter schools and children with disabilities, including what charter schools must do for children with disabilities. Read More
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A Parent’s Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools (Link)
Information on how Section 504 supports the educational rights of children with disabilities, including ADHD, who attend public schools. Content Detail
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Parents -- Information about Schools and Education (Link)
See this site for information about schools and your child's education, from the U.S. Department of Education. Get information about schools, about how to help your child do well in school, planning for college and more. Content Detail
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Questions and Answers on Special Education and Homeless Children’s Rights (FAQs + Brochure)
Questions and answers about special education issues for homeless children. Read More
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Your Child's Rights under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Video)
This video uses actors and a story to talk special education services under the federal law called IDEA. IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read More