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https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for children to learn how to read. In this new podcast, host Emily H...

"The higher your needs are right now the harder it is to get placed," said the group's director, Elizabeth Becker. "And, to me, that’s the tragedy of this situation.

A shortage of special education staff leaves many students without services they need School leaders say a shortage of special education staff is reaching crisis levels. Students with significant needs are facing long wait times to get services.

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/16/994587239/after-months-of-special-education-turmoil-families-say-schools-owe-them

After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them Special education services were severely disrupted when schools closed in spring 2020. In many places, they have yet to fully resume. Now, families are demanding schools take action.

Congratulations to these graduates!

'Just the beginning of my story, because of all of you' BEVERLY — High school graduations this year have featured the familiar theme of seniors persevering through the pandemic to achieve their diplomas. But when it comes to stories of overcoming

A beautiful tribute and a tremendous loss for our community. Susan, you inspire up to keep fighting for the most vulnerable.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/04/obituaries/susan-cole-dead.html

Susan Cole, Advocate for Traumatized Children, Dies at 72 Ms. Cole examined the link between abuse at home and problems in the classroom, and sought to make schools “trauma sensitive.”

We received this lovely email (edited to preserve privacy) this morning.

[We] wanted to let you know that [our son] completed his first full year of school in 5 years! I am picking him up today and amazingly he is sad to leave school. We cannot thank you enough for your help. [He] would have been another kid who "fell through the cracks" if it were not for your legal expertise. We are sincerely grateful to you.

Our pro bono work prioritizes this issue. Attorney Wong is quoted here about the challenge of reconciling the needs of English Language Learners who require special education services.

Vulnerable and long neglected, many English learners with disabilities languish with unmet needs in city schools - The Boston Globe Though state and federal laws require schools to address both language and disability, Boston schools too often accommodate just one.

Just because your child receives testing accommodations on their IEP doesn't automatically mean your child will receive accommodations for the PSAT, SAT, AP Tests, or ACTs. Find out how to secure accommodations here.

Testing Accommodations for Students on IEPs — Wong & Boscarine, LLC Just because your child receives testing accommodations on their IEP doesn't automatically mean your child will receive accommodations for the PSAT, SAT, AP Tests, or ACTs. Many colleges and universities require some of these tests, so it is very important that your child's scores accurately reflect

Do you know what happens after you reject an IEP?

What Happens After You Reject An IEP — Wong & Boscarine, LLC After receiving the rejection, the school must notify the BSEA within five days. The BSEA then notifies parents and the school of their right to request a hearing and/or mediation. To read more on rejecting an IEP click here, and feel free to leave any comments.

We are always eager to learn more about methodologies and programs that will support our clients' needs. Thanks Special Needs Advocacy Network! We will be there and encourage other parents, advocates, and other services providers in Massachusetts to attend too.

https://spanmass.org/conferenceattend2021.html