Dear Carrie:

Under the IDEA, the parent does not have a unilateral right to withdraw their child from special education.

Dear Liz,

First, congratulate yourself for being such an involved and supportive parent! Unfortunately, even with parent support, schools don’t always implement IEPs appropriately for a variety of reasons.

Dear Mary:

Schools should not require special education eligibility as an absolute prerequisite to present accommodations, though the presence of recent and historical accommodations, whether through an IEP o

Your question addresses the school’s decision to remove the 1-1 aide for your son with ADHD. Your question raises a number of important issues.

If you are not satisfied with the way the school is handling your child’s needs, you have a right to contest it. An IEP is a legal document and you are a member of the IEP team.

Many people are concerned about the negative and discriminatory impact of high-stakes tests on children with disabilities. Litigation has been spreading on this issue throughout the country.