The quality of individualized education programs in New Jersey varies from district to district, a new state report says that also outlines recommendations to fix inconsistencies and other concerns ...

Maryland’s proposed SPED audit highlights why families must track systems—not just one IEP—to ensure accountability.

Applications are open for families wanting to apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), but some students with special needs are having difficulty getting a new Individualized Education ...

Recently, I wrote a post titled, “6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Kid's First IEP Meeting.” Although I am also an educator, I wanted to get the perspective of an Exceptional Children (EC) teacher. EC ...

A parent kneels in a modern kitchen, holding and comforting a school‑aged child who is wearing a uniform and a large backpack, as they share a close and supportive moment. Parents should be involved ...

After her brother accused her of years of mistreatment in a no-holds-barred letter, a reader feels that her parents’ neutrality is tantamount to taking his side. By Philip Galanes A few months ago, my ...

One of the parents involved in an argument outside a school on Friday, Jan. 30, did have a gun, but she will not face charges because she was inside her car and had a valid permit to carry, according ...

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — A parent will face charges after an altercation involving a gun outside a York school, York Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow said. The incident between parents outside Edgar Fahs ...

A Friday fight among parents outside a York school that possibly involved a weapon being pulled is under investigation, the city’s police commissioner said on Friday. In a letter to the community ...

Florida physicians can treat minors for sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse, and mental health problems without first obtaining parental consent. Those rights, scattered throughout ...