Category Archives: LinkedIn

What Should be Changed in IDEA: Poll Still Too Close to Call

Image via WikipediaWhat would you change about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? Special education law is a lot like the weather in Chicago, it changes frequently. In fact I have frequently commented on these pages about the “cycle” of… Continue reading

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Breaking News: Facebook Group Now has 700 Members!

Image via WikipediaThe Facebook Special Education Law group which we started in conjunction with this blog now has over 700 members. congratulations on passing another milestone group. It is a great resource and the home of many lively discussions ab… Continue reading

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Tech Update:Facebook, Twitter, Mobile Website, and Street Cred

Image by cogdogblog via FlickrIn large part, this blog has dragged me (virtually kicking & screaming) into the 21st century. Before the blog, I was slightly technically challenged. I thought that Facebook was a chart with pasted on photographs us… Continue reading

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Last Day to Vote on Our Poll; Tech Update

This is the last day to vote on our poll. The current question is In this tough economy, should cost/expense be a defense in a special education case. No leads Yes 43 to 17 with 7 maybes and 2 too poor to vote. This is not a scientific poll. Nonet… Continue reading

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I’m GettingThe Hang of Voice Recognition Software; Tech Update

That last post was pretty close to what I actually said. I’m starting to get the hang of the voice recognition software. Soon I’ll be posting from my cellphone regularly! This may not sound like much, but it is a big personal victory.In any event, th… Continue reading

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Expense as a Defense Poll Update; Tech News

Our current running poll concerns whether in these hard economic times, the expense of services should be considered a defense in an action alleging a violation of IDEA. We are starting to see some activity on the poll. So far those who have answere… Continue reading

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Facebook group now over 500

The Facebook special education law group now has more than 500 members. It is amazing how fast it has grown. It is a fun place to share resources and to discuss current issues. One can even make friends there. Check it out here. Congratulations to t… Continue reading

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Resource Update

Occasionally I run a post updating some of the resources that are available through this blog for people with special education issues. The resource items are found on the left-hand side of the blog. The most important thing is to subscribe to the bl… Continue reading

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Breaking News: Facebook Group Now has Over 400 Members

Breaking News: the Facebook Special Education Law Group now has over 400 members. Congratulations! The group is an excellent place for special education law people to meet and exchange discussions and suggest resources to each other. Check it out he… Continue reading

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