Special education

Can schools deny an outside BCBA or RBT? The answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no. There are two federal laws which have the most importance in this situation. IDEA or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes it mandatory for public schools to provide a FAPE, or a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to every eligible student with a disability, through services listed in an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act can apply even when IDEA does. It covers students with disabilities who need accommodations to access their education, including students who do not qualify for an IEP.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anxiety and depression qualify as protected disabilities if they substantially limit a major life activity like working, sleeping, or concentrating. Eligible employees can request reasonable workplace adjustments, such as flexible schedules, remote work options, written instructions, or quiet workspaces—by engaging in an interactive process with their employer

Learn how to create a behavior plan for ODD students with practical strategies for teachers and parents, including routines, choices, positive reinforcement, and calm communication.

Learn IEP accommodations for ADHD by grade level, including classroom, testing, homework, organization, behavior, and emotional support strategies.

A resource room is a specialized learning space within a school where students receive additional support to help them succeed

Teachers with ADHD often face challenges with organization, time management, and administrative responsibilities, but workplace accommodations can help reduce these barriers. This guide explains teachers’ rights under the ADA and Section 504, outlines the accommodation request process, highlights practical examples of workplace supports, and shares strategies that help educators succeed while meeting the essential responsibilities of teaching.

Teachers with ADHD may qualify for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to help manage focus, organization, time management, and other workplace challenges. This guide explains how ADHD affects teaching, what makes an accommodation reasonable, examples of workplace supports, and the legal rights educators have to request accommodations while continuing to perform the essential duties of their job.

Every spring, a version of the same conversation happens in IEP meetings across the country. A parent brings up summer,

Most parents don’t hear the phrase “transition planning” until it shows up during an IEP meeting. By then, it’s already

If you’ve caught the headlines this week and felt a small jolt of panic, you’re not alone. The federal government

Parents often assume a 504 plan carries over automatically from one year to the next. Technically, it does, but that’s