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In This Issue:
1. It's Never too Early to Plan for Your Child's Future
2. Making the Transition from School to Work by Sue Heath
3. Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals by Jennifer Graham & Peter Wright
4. Great Transition Case! K.L. v. Mercer Island Sch. Dist (W.D. WA 2006)
5. Student Discount Program - Save up to 45% on Wrightslaw Books & Products
6. Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front
6. Coming Soon! Wrightslaw Programs in CA, NC, ME, IL, LA, VA
7. Subscription and Contact Info
=================
1. It's Never too Early to Plan for Your Child's Future
As we deal with the day-to-day challenges of educating children with
disabilities, it's easy to focus on the trees and forget about the forest.
The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is "to ensure
that all children with disabilities have available to them a free
appropriate education ... [to] prepare them for further education,
employment and independent living."
In this issue, we take a closer look at the forest - the transition planning
and transition services to ensure that our children ARE prepared for further
education, employment and independent living.
================================
2. Making the Transition from School to Work by Sue Heath
A parent writes, "I want my son to be prepared to enter the workforce when
he leaves school. How can we we combine No Child Left Behind with vocational
goals?"
In "Making the Transition from School to Work," Sue Heath answers this
parent's questions: "Parents need to start thinking about the transition to
adulthood when their children are toddlers. Schools are not required to
address this issue until the child is about to turn 16."
"Although schools exist primarily to provide academic instruction, they must
address the transition needs of children with disabilities. Look at these
issues separately, starting with the legal definitions, then at various
aspects of transition."
Read "Making the Transition from School to Work" at
www.wrightslaw.com/heath/transition.work.htm
Sue writes about reading, No Child Left Behind, advocacy strategies,
high-stakes tests and retention in Doing Your Homework. You can read more
DYH articles at
www.wrightslaw.com/heath/dyh.index.htm
====================
3. Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals by Jennifer Graham & Pete
Wright, Esq.
As we enter the second half of the school year, many parents hear the clock
ticking louder as graduation nears. If you don't hear this clock, don't
worry. Your day will come before you know it.
In "Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals," Jennifer Graham and Pete
Wright provide practical advice and checklists that will help your child
make a successful transition from school to employment and/or further education.
www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.plan.graham.htm
The IDEA 2004 Transition Checklist describes the legal requirements of
transition services plans. During your child's high school years, the IEP
team must adhere to these requirements.
While IDEA 2004 provides the legal requirements for transition services,
there are things parents and students must do to prepare for life after high
school. Get these checklists and lots of good advice in "Transition
Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.plan.graham.htm
Learn about the new requirements for transition services, read articles, and
download free publications about transition from "Transition Services &
Transition Planning" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.index.htm
=======================
4. Great Transition Case! K. L. v. Mercer Island School District (W.D. WA 2006)
A few weeks ago, we told subscribers about the decision in K. L v. Mercer
Island School District that described higher standards for a free
appropriate public education.
In K. L. v. Mercer Island, the judge also focused the failure of the school
to develop IEPs that addressed K. L.'s transition to independent living and
self-sufficiency.
The Judge found that "providing a 'meaningful educational benefit' under the
IDEA requires programs and results which reflect that Act's emphasis on
preparation for self-sufficiency."
"The IDEA is not simply about "access;" it is focused on "transition
services . . . an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from
school to post-school activities . . ." 20 U.S.C. 1401(3); 34 C.F.R. 300.29
Read the decision in "J. L. and M. L., and their minor daughter, K. L. v.
Mercer Island (WA) School District" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/law/caselaw/07/WA.jl.misd.htm
If you are interested in transition, you'll also want to read "Rebutting
Rowley? Independence and Self-Sufficiency Are the New Standards for FAPE" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/law/art/kl.misd.rowley.htm
More special education cases: www.wrightslaw.com/caselaw.htm
=============
5. Student Discount Program - Save up to 45% on Wrightslaw Books & Products
Wrightslaw publications are excellent teaching and learning resources for
students in colleges, universities, and law schools.
www.wrightslaw.com/pubs.htm
To get Wrightslaw materials into the hands of these students, our publisher
implemented a Student Discount Program.
www.wrightslaw.com/bks/stu.discount.htm
Qualifying students are eligible for discounts of 25% to 45% on Wrightslaw
publications and products. Learn more about the Student Discount Program:
www.wrightslaw.com/bks/stu.discount.htm
====================
6. Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front
As a parent, you are your child's first teacher. You are also your child's
most important role model.
To be successful in life after school, young people with disabilities need
to learn specific skills - goal setting, problem solving, decision making,
self-knowledge, and self-advocacy.
As the parent of a child with a disability, you need to ensure that your
child learns these skills. "Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front"
describes the skills our kids need to learn, and that we will need to teach
and model.
www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=2844
Pete and Pam offer this advice: "Your child needs to be strong and
resilient. Teach your child to work hard, set high goals, and how to handle
disappointments without giving up or giving in."
================
7. Coming Soon! Wrightslaw Programs in CA, NC, ME, IL, LA, VA
The Winter 2007 schedule includes programs in these communities:
February 20: San Diego, CA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.02.ca.htm
February 27: Charlotte, NC - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.02.nc.htm
March 8: Bangor, ME - Special Education Law and Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.me.htm
March 17: Downer's Grove, IL - Emotions to Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.il.htm
March 20: New Orleans, LA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
* Free to Louisiana Parents and Providers *
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.la.htm
March 24: Norfolk VA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.va.htm
Please check the schedule to see when we will be in your area:
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/schedule.htm
Wrightslaw offers a variety of special education law and advocacy programs
and private training for organizations. If you are interested in bringing a
Wrightslaw program to your community, please read the Conference Information:
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/conf.form.htm
====================
7. Contact and Subscription Info
The Special Ed Advocate is a free online newsletter about special education
legal and advocacy issues, cases, and tactics and strategies.
The Special Ed Advocate is published weekly (usually on Tuesdays or
Wednesdays, with occasional breaks). Subscribers also receive "alerts" about
events and special offers on Wrightslaw publications and products.
To subscribe, please go to www.wrightslaw.com/subscribe.htm
To unsubscribe, please go to list.feat.org/scripts/wa.exe?HOME. Click
the link to "Wrightslaw" at the bottom of the page, then click "Join or
Leave Wrightslaw." This will take you to a page where you can click "Leave
Wrightslaw."
Please forward The Special Ed Advocate to others who share your interest in
special education law and advocacy. If you were forwarded a copy of The
Special Ed Advocate and want to subscribe, you can sign up through our
website at:
www.wrightslaw.com/subscribe.htm
Read back issues of The Special Ed Advocate at the Archives:
www.wrightslaw.com/archive.htm
Sitemap: www.wrightslaw.com/sitemap.htm
Special Education Law: www.wrightslaw.com/law.htm
Special Education Advocacy: www.wrightslaw.com/advoc.htm
Publications: www.wrightslaw.com/pubs.htm
Wrightslaw Store: www.wrightslaw.com/store/
Training: www.wrightslaw.com/speak/index.htm
Yellow Pages for Kids: www.yellowpagesforkids.com/
* Contact Info *
Pete and Pam Wright
Wrightslaw & The Special Ed Advocate
P. O. Box 1008
Deltaville, VA 23043
Website: www.wrightslaw.com
Email: webmaster@wrightslaw.com
www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/07/nl.0213.htm
In This Issue:
1. It's Never too Early to Plan for Your Child's Future
2. Making the Transition from School to Work by Sue Heath
3. Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals by Jennifer Graham & Peter Wright
4. Great Transition Case! K.L. v. Mercer Island Sch. Dist (W.D. WA 2006)
5. Student Discount Program - Save up to 45% on Wrightslaw Books & Products
6. Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front
6. Coming Soon! Wrightslaw Programs in CA, NC, ME, IL, LA, VA
7. Subscription and Contact Info
=================
1. It's Never too Early to Plan for Your Child's Future
As we deal with the day-to-day challenges of educating children with
disabilities, it's easy to focus on the trees and forget about the forest.
The purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is "to ensure
that all children with disabilities have available to them a free
appropriate education ... [to] prepare them for further education,
employment and independent living."
In this issue, we take a closer look at the forest - the transition planning
and transition services to ensure that our children ARE prepared for further
education, employment and independent living.
================================
2. Making the Transition from School to Work by Sue Heath
A parent writes, "I want my son to be prepared to enter the workforce when
he leaves school. How can we we combine No Child Left Behind with vocational
goals?"
In "Making the Transition from School to Work," Sue Heath answers this
parent's questions: "Parents need to start thinking about the transition to
adulthood when their children are toddlers. Schools are not required to
address this issue until the child is about to turn 16."
"Although schools exist primarily to provide academic instruction, they must
address the transition needs of children with disabilities. Look at these
issues separately, starting with the legal definitions, then at various
aspects of transition."
Read "Making the Transition from School to Work" at
www.wrightslaw.com/heath/transition.work.htm
Sue writes about reading, No Child Left Behind, advocacy strategies,
high-stakes tests and retention in Doing Your Homework. You can read more
DYH articles at
www.wrightslaw.com/heath/dyh.index.htm
====================
3. Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals by Jennifer Graham & Pete
Wright, Esq.
As we enter the second half of the school year, many parents hear the clock
ticking louder as graduation nears. If you don't hear this clock, don't
worry. Your day will come before you know it.
In "Transition Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals," Jennifer Graham and Pete
Wright provide practical advice and checklists that will help your child
make a successful transition from school to employment and/or further education.
www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.plan.graham.htm
The IDEA 2004 Transition Checklist describes the legal requirements of
transition services plans. During your child's high school years, the IEP
team must adhere to these requirements.
While IDEA 2004 provides the legal requirements for transition services,
there are things parents and students must do to prepare for life after high
school. Get these checklists and lots of good advice in "Transition
Planning: Setting Lifelong Goals" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.plan.graham.htm
Learn about the new requirements for transition services, read articles, and
download free publications about transition from "Transition Services &
Transition Planning" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/info/trans.index.htm
=======================
4. Great Transition Case! K. L. v. Mercer Island School District (W.D. WA 2006)
A few weeks ago, we told subscribers about the decision in K. L v. Mercer
Island School District that described higher standards for a free
appropriate public education.
In K. L. v. Mercer Island, the judge also focused the failure of the school
to develop IEPs that addressed K. L.'s transition to independent living and
self-sufficiency.
The Judge found that "providing a 'meaningful educational benefit' under the
IDEA requires programs and results which reflect that Act's emphasis on
preparation for self-sufficiency."
"The IDEA is not simply about "access;" it is focused on "transition
services . . . an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from
school to post-school activities . . ." 20 U.S.C. 1401(3); 34 C.F.R. 300.29
Read the decision in "J. L. and M. L., and their minor daughter, K. L. v.
Mercer Island (WA) School District" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/law/caselaw/07/WA.jl.misd.htm
If you are interested in transition, you'll also want to read "Rebutting
Rowley? Independence and Self-Sufficiency Are the New Standards for FAPE" at:
www.wrightslaw.com/law/art/kl.misd.rowley.htm
More special education cases: www.wrightslaw.com/caselaw.htm
=============
5. Student Discount Program - Save up to 45% on Wrightslaw Books & Products
Wrightslaw publications are excellent teaching and learning resources for
students in colleges, universities, and law schools.
www.wrightslaw.com/pubs.htm
To get Wrightslaw materials into the hands of these students, our publisher
implemented a Student Discount Program.
www.wrightslaw.com/bks/stu.discount.htm
Qualifying students are eligible for discounts of 25% to 45% on Wrightslaw
publications and products. Learn more about the Student Discount Program:
www.wrightslaw.com/bks/stu.discount.htm
====================
6. Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front
As a parent, you are your child's first teacher. You are also your child's
most important role model.
To be successful in life after school, young people with disabilities need
to learn specific skills - goal setting, problem solving, decision making,
self-knowledge, and self-advocacy.
As the parent of a child with a disability, you need to ensure that your
child learns these skills. "Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front"
describes the skills our kids need to learn, and that we will need to teach
and model.
www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=2844
Pete and Pam offer this advice: "Your child needs to be strong and
resilient. Teach your child to work hard, set high goals, and how to handle
disappointments without giving up or giving in."
================
7. Coming Soon! Wrightslaw Programs in CA, NC, ME, IL, LA, VA
The Winter 2007 schedule includes programs in these communities:
February 20: San Diego, CA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.02.ca.htm
February 27: Charlotte, NC - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.02.nc.htm
March 8: Bangor, ME - Special Education Law and Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.me.htm
March 17: Downer's Grove, IL - Emotions to Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.il.htm
March 20: New Orleans, LA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
* Free to Louisiana Parents and Providers *
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.la.htm
March 24: Norfolk VA - Special Education Law & Advocacy Training
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/07.03.va.htm
Please check the schedule to see when we will be in your area:
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/schedule.htm
Wrightslaw offers a variety of special education law and advocacy programs
and private training for organizations. If you are interested in bringing a
Wrightslaw program to your community, please read the Conference Information:
www.wrightslaw.com/speak/conf.form.htm
====================
7. Contact and Subscription Info
The Special Ed Advocate is a free online newsletter about special education
legal and advocacy issues, cases, and tactics and strategies.
The Special Ed Advocate is published weekly (usually on Tuesdays or
Wednesdays, with occasional breaks). Subscribers also receive "alerts" about
events and special offers on Wrightslaw publications and products.
To subscribe, please go to www.wrightslaw.com/subscribe.htm
To unsubscribe, please go to list.feat.org/scripts/wa.exe?HOME. Click
the link to "Wrightslaw" at the bottom of the page, then click "Join or
Leave Wrightslaw." This will take you to a page where you can click "Leave
Wrightslaw."
Please forward The Special Ed Advocate to others who share your interest in
special education law and advocacy. If you were forwarded a copy of The
Special Ed Advocate and want to subscribe, you can sign up through our
website at:
www.wrightslaw.com/subscribe.htm
Read back issues of The Special Ed Advocate at the Archives:
www.wrightslaw.com/archive.htm
Sitemap: www.wrightslaw.com/sitemap.htm
Special Education Law: www.wrightslaw.com/law.htm
Special Education Advocacy: www.wrightslaw.com/advoc.htm
Publications: www.wrightslaw.com/pubs.htm
Wrightslaw Store: www.wrightslaw.com/store/
Training: www.wrightslaw.com/speak/index.htm
Yellow Pages for Kids: www.yellowpagesforkids.com/
* Contact Info *
Pete and Pam Wright
Wrightslaw & The Special Ed Advocate
P. O. Box 1008
Deltaville, VA 23043
Website: www.wrightslaw.com
Email: webmaster@wrightslaw.com