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Texas’ Abysmal Record Denying Money to Children with Disabilities and What You Can Do

Texas’ Abysmal Record Denying Money to Children with Disabilities and What You Can Do

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 29, 2020 | advocacy, current events, special education

Have you ever heard this answer in response to your request for services for your child? We don’t have the money. These days you are hearing it less and less because more school administrators have realized that is an illegal answer to any parent request for special...
Your Child in Special Ed Could Qualify for Up to $1,500

Your Child in Special Ed Could Qualify for Up to $1,500

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 22, 2020 | advocacy, current events, special education

Finally, some good news for families with students in special ed from the Texas governor’s mansion! On Wed., Oct 21, the Gov. Abbott’s Office sent out a press release stating that he has authorized TEA (Texas Education Agency) to oversee grants of up to $1,500 per...
Service Frequency, Duration and Location During Co-Vid

Service Frequency, Duration and Location During Co-Vid

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 16, 2020 | advocacy, Co-Vid, special education, SPED process

I love IDEA—the law that governs special education. Sometimes when I talk about it, I even tear up.  I really believe in the power of the process where parents, teachers, and school staff get together to develop a solution-oriented plan that helps a student with a...
Ding Dong:  TEA Authorizes a Conservator to Fix Houston ISD’s Special Ed Mess

Ding Dong: TEA Authorizes a Conservator to Fix Houston ISD’s Special Ed Mess

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 1, 2020 | advocacy, current events, current events, special education, SPED process

On Sept 29, 2020, TEA (Texas Education Agency) made public their bombshell final report on Houston ISD’s special education system.  The report contains 44 pages of explanation followed by 45 pages listing the legal statutes related to special education that Houston...
Virtual Special Ed:  What are the Critical IEP Components?

Virtual Special Ed: What are the Critical IEP Components?

by Cynthia Singleton | Sep 26, 2020 | advocacy, Co-Vid, special education, SPED process

Parents were faced with a very difficult choice in fall 2020—send their child to school for face to face instruction or continue with virtual learning.  These choices were very individual and influenced by a variety of considerations—much like your child’s IEP. If you...
Help!  The Teacher Calls Me About My Child’s Behavior Everyday.  How Do I Advocate For What My Child Needs?

Help! The Teacher Calls Me About My Child’s Behavior Everyday. How Do I Advocate For What My Child Needs?

by Cynthia Singleton | Sep 17, 2020 | advocacy, special education, SPED process

As an advocate, I hear this a lot. A. Lot. Also, I’m a member of several on-line parent support groups, and see parents report similar situations on a monthly basis. So what’s a parent to do? A lot. A. lot. You need to act and act quickly. Behavior that’s allowed to...
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