FW: THE SPECIAL ED ADVOCATE, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 (V. 4, N. 6)

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THE SPECIAL ED ADVOCATE, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 (V. 4, N. 6)

> THE SPECIAL ED ADVOCATE, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 (V. 4, N. 6)

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> Highlights: In this issue, we offer a " New Parents Game Plan " to help you

> prioritize and design a plan of action. You'll learn about the Special Ed

> Advocacy Tutorial - regardless of your experience, you'll learn new things

> from this wonderful tutorial. And you'll want to read the update on the

> special ed teachers' suit against their principal.

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> 1. " ALL OF THIS IS NEW. I'M OVERWHELMED. WHERE DO WE START? "

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> 2. SPECIAL ED ADVOCACY TUTORIAL

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> 3. UPDATE ON TEACHER LAWSUIT AGAINST PRINCIPAL

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> 4. FREE SHIPPING & DISCOUNTS IN FEBRUARY SALE

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> 4. SUBSCRIPTION & CONTACT INFO

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> 1. " ALL OF THIS IS NEW. I'M OVERWHELMED. WHERE DO WE START? "

>

> writes, " My son is 8 years old and in the second grade. He

> was diagnosed with learning disabilities and ADHD. He is in a

> self-contained reading class because he cannot read or spell. "

>

> " Although has been receiving special education services for a year

> and a half, his progress is minimal at best. We shared our concerns with

> the school and asked for additional services. We are not optimistic. "

>

> " All of this is new to us (even the Internet). A friend told us about your

> site - this is why I'm writing you. What information should I read to

> become a better advocate for ? "

>

> speaks for an army of parents who are " new advocates " for their

> children. As you deal with the news that your child has a disability, you

> also enter the confusing, frustrating world of special education.

>

> We wrote this " slaw Game Plan for New Parents " to help you sort

> through an overwhelming amount of information. What's important? What do

> you need to learn now? What can wait?

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> http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/plan_new_parent.html

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> 2. SPECIAL ED ADVOCACY TUTORIAL

>

> This fantastic 8-part tutorial was written by Dr. Packer to help

> parents who want to advocate for their children.

>

> You'll learn about the personal qualities of an advocate, basic legal

> rights under the IDEA and Section 504, Eligibility, Evaluations,

> Eligibility Meetings, Components of an IEP, Procedural Safeguards

> (designed to protect your and your child's rights), and discipline issues.

>

> The Tutorial includes sample letters and forms, a glossary of terms, and

> more.

>

>

http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/Advocacy/SpecEd/advocacy_selfhelp_intro.htm

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>

> Links to important resources at this page:

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> http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/Advocacy/SpecEd/advocacy_speced_start.htm

>

> Dr. Packer's site is filled with excellent information about different

> disabilities.

>

> http://www.tourettesyndrome.net

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> 3. UPDATE ON SPECIAL ED TEACHERS LAWSUIT

>

> On July 31, 1998, three teachers filed a lawsuit against their principal.

> After the teachers received a favorable decision from the U. S. District

> Court, the principal appealed to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth

> Circuit.

>

> On January 2, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a

> decision in Fales v. Garst. The Court of Appeals attempted to balance the

> teachers' interest in freedom of speech v. their " employer's interest in

> promoting efficiency. "

>

> This case has generated intense interest for our subscribers. We asked the

> Court to send us a copy of the Complaint filed in the case. Read the

> Complaint for a story of ignorance, arrogance, betrayal, and revenge.

>

> You can download the Complaint in pdf at:

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> http://www.wrightslaw.com/law/pleadings/fales_garst_complaint.pdf

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> If you missed Pete's analysis of this important case, you can get it at -

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> http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/fales_garst_analysis.htm

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