Category Archives: Due Process

Middle School & High School

** This is an excerpt from our yahoo support group, 2E Network LA: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/2E_Network_LA/info Our older son went to Holmes MS Humanities Magnet. The program is all about the social sciences and a lot of writing papers, which is not … Continue reading

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Moving On To College

I just returned from taking our oldest son to SFSU for his orientation. On this trip I had time to reflect on our journey through elementary, middle and high school together and I thought of some things I’d like to … Continue reading

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Celebrating!

Today is our oldest son’s 18th birthday. He wants to spend the afternoon and evening with his friends. I’m so glad he has friends to spend it with. They want to go hang out at the mall, then go to … Continue reading

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Feeling Discouraged

I’ve been advocating for our DS1 since he was in the second grade, 10 years ago. Now he’s getting ready to graduate from HS and go out into the world and spread his wings. Will he be successful? I hope … Continue reading

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Thoughts About Blogging

It occured to me this afternoon, as I thought about my most recent post, that maybe I’m being bitter about all of my  experiences with the school district. Maybe I come across as angry and it turns off the admin … Continue reading

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Achieve Potential?

We had another IEP meeting for our DS2 last month. I feel he is floundering because of a lack of support. The school psychologist said we can file for due process if we disagree with the IEP. He even gave … Continue reading

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Due Process?

Hi, Everyone. We had an annual IEP meeting for our DS1 recently, which included an assessment for CAPD. We disagreed with the test results so the school district sent us a packet for filing for due process. I just wanted … Continue reading

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Introduction

Hi, everyone. I’m starting this blog for parents, professionals and care givers of special needs and especially twice exceptional children and adults. We support ALL families with special needs individuals and we particularly look for those who have high intellectual … Continue reading

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