Category: Compliance & Law

50 Years of Special Education Law

02/10/2024

Explore a 50-year infographic timeline of special education law—key milestones from the Rehabilitation Act and IDEA to ADA and Endrew F., shaping equitable education.

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Transition Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Special Education Leaders

02/07/2024

Transition services help students with disabilities and IEPs prepare for post-secondary life—academics, careers, independent living, and inclusion.

7 Common Legal Errors in Transition Planning

02/05/2024

Avoid costly legal errors in transition planning for schools and districts—learn seven essential compliance tips to reduce litigation risk and protect your reputation.

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The Biggest Challenges in Special Education in 2026

01/17/2024

Explore urgent special education challenges—funding gaps, staffing shortages, and equity issues—and practical strategies to improve inclusion and outcomes.

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How to Write SMART IEP Goals (With Examples)

01/09/2024

Learn how SMART IEP goals strengthen transition planning, ensure substantive compliance after Endrew F. and Perez, and reduce litigation risk.

An image of the scales of justice illustrating the legal aspects of transition planning in special education

Transition Planning: Are We Failing 75% of Secondary Students with IEPs?

01/05/2024

Improve transition planning for students with IEPs: address gaps in supports for the 75% with mild to moderate disabilities and ensure legal compliance.

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7 Most Common Legal Errors for Special Educators to Avoid in the Transition Planning Process

11/28/2023

Avoid common legal errors in IEP transition planning: expert tips on IDEA compliance, FAPE, assessments, parent involvement, and preventing costly litigation.

Special Education Problems We Are Not Solving

10/30/2023

Address persistent special education problems - funding gaps, teacher shortages, disproportionality, testing and transition barriers - with federal and state solutions.

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Is IEP Training Required for Teachers?

10/19/2023

Explore whether IEP training is required for teachers: legal mandates, state variations, and practical benefits to improve special education outcomes.

OSEP Puts Emphasis on Indicator 14: What It Means for Students with Disabilities

04/15/2022

OSEP's emphasis on Indicator 14 spotlights declining post-school outcomes and the urgent need for effective transition and job readiness for students with disabilities.