SPECIAL EDUCATION INSIGHTS
When You Know More,
You Can Ask Better Questions.
Practical guidance from Maureen Brown on IEPs, special education advocacy, BSEA decisions, therapeutic placement, college transition, and the questions families don't always know to ask.
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Recent Insights From Maureen
Practical guidance on IEPs, advocacy, placement, transition, and the decisions families are facing right now.
Assistive Technology Free Training February 7, 2024 6pm
Come to our training on Assistive Technology and how it can be written into your child’s IEP for no cost to you.
Artificial Intelligence to help with (not replace) teaching.
Parents are trying to do what they can to get their children with learning challenges the support they require to make progress.
Here are some ways AI can help.
Navigating the Challenges of Special Education: Understanding Prior Written Notice
Discover the ins and outs of 'Prior Written Notice,' ensuring you navigate school district decisions with confidence. Learn to decode proposals, understand rejected options, and empower yourself with essential knowledge for your child's educational journey.
Crisis in Literacy: Advocating for Effective Support Systems in Education
Students have a fundamental right to learn to read, In massachusetts in some of the more affluent towns parents are getting push back to get schools to do what is needed and what their children are entitled to.
13 Important Tips for Parents When Advocating for their Child
Unlock success for your special needs child with these advocacy tips! Dive into crucial insights on navigating education laws, building impactful relationships with educators, and taking charge of your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
MASSACHUSETTS BSEA DECISIONSBSEA Decisions, Without the Legal Jargon.
When a special education dispute in Massachusetts reaches the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, the decisions can tell families a lot about how hearing officers look at evidence, placement, evaluations, stay-put rights, district obligations, and FAPE. Maureen breaks down selected BSEA decisions in plain language so you can understand what happened, why the hearing officer ruled the way they did, and what families can learn from the case.
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Your Next Step Shouldn't Be Either.
Articles can help you understand the issue. But your child's records, history, school district, and current situation determine what comes next. If you need help figuring out your next move, start with the level of support you need.
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BSEA Decisions from Summer 2026.
How parents can use it to determine how hearing officers make decisions.