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IDEA 2004: What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You

IDEA 2004 & NCLB: It's a Whole New Ballgame

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2007

Read Pete Wright's comments in the The Vermont Reformer on the United States Supreme Court decision, Winkelman v. Parma City School District. "The pendulum has now swung back in favor of parents," Wright said. (5/22/07)

Pete Wright served as Master of Ceremonies for the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities benefit in Westport, Connecticut. Pete presented this year's Community Service Award to Elaine Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Connecticut Commission on Children and the Professional Achievement Award to Diana Hanbury King. (5/17/07)

Read Kathryn Gleason's guest column in The Ithaca Journal, "Creativity Needed to Help Autistic Kids Thrive". She recommends visiting our site for guidance. (04/27)

Exceptional Parent magazine reviewed Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd edition and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition. These books were awarded the EP Symbol of Excellence. "Through Wrightslaw and From Emotions to Advocacy, Pete and Pam Wright have provided a great service to parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys, providing them with hands on resources that pack power to the punch". (03/07)

LD Podcast, a podcast for parents, by parents of children with learning disabilities interviewed Pete Wright this spring about the differences between an IEP and 504 accommodations and reading programs used in the public school system. (03/07)

2006

Pete and Pam Wright to Receive 2006 Smart Kids Community Service Award - Peter and Pamela Wright, who together created the Wrightslaw special education website, will receive the 2006 Smart Kids Community Service Award. Mr. Wright is a nationally renowned attorney with dyslexia who has represented hundreds of children with disabilities. (04/27/06)

Expert Prediction: Parents Face Long Odds in Supreme Court Case on Special Education - Connect for Kids Editor Susan Philllips interviews Pete Wright about his impressions of oral argument in Arlington v. Murphy, and implications of the case. (04/25/06)

U. S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Arlington v. Murphy - On April 19, the U. S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in the expert witness case, Arlington v. Murphy. Pete took notes of questions asked by the Justices. Pete shares his notes, impressions and observations of oral argument and predicts the outcome of the case. (04/24/06)

Couple's Series of Books, Website Contain Information for Parents - "While the laws can be complex and overwhelming, it all boils down to finding some time or at least get an idea of what the laws are so parents can use them to obtain the appropriate education program their child needs." Reporter Joy Koballa describes how Pete and Pam Wright's Boot Camps, websites, and books fulfill those needs for today's parents. (04/04/06)

Special Education Conference Features Children's Attorney - "Diagnosed with multiple learning disabilities in the second grade, a Richmond, Va., attorney recalled how condensation from a pitcher of Kool-Aid and some poster board used at a residential camp he attended served as pivotal tools in overcoming his struggles." Reporter Joyce Koballa highlights Pete and Pam's accomplishments and the many resources they provide to families. (04/04/06)

Children's Crusaders - Parents speak to Liz Stevens of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about education and advocacy. "With special-needs kids, parents must sometimes become advocates to negotiate obstacles and find the best classroom fit." (02/21/06)

Q&A with Pete Wright: 'Kids are...Teaching-disabled' - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to Wright about teaching kids to read, how to keep Individualized Education Program meetings from going sour and why parents shouldn't resist standardized testing. (02/02/06)

2005 Progress Report and Thank You Note - In 2005, more than 1.7 million people visited Wrightslaw. You downloaded more than 6.5 million files (more than 23 million hits). 2005 User Summary

"In January, our first DVD video, Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board won an Award of Excellence from the Aegis Awards. In August, we published Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004. By December, this book was in the 2nd printing with nearly 10,000 copies in print. In November, we published the 2nd edition of Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy. FETA-2 was completely revised to include IDEA 2004, No Child Left Behind, updated information about tests, and is receiving rave reviews.
 

Pete and Pam Wright Recipients of Sinclair Award from Haberman Foundation - "Pete and Pam Wright have done more for parents of special needs children than anyone in the last five years. Their publications, presentations, workshops, newsletters and materials assist parents in navigating the Special Education maze." (12/19/05)

Pete Wright is Guest on Justice Talking - Pete Wright was a guest on NPR's Justice Talking, the weekly public radio program on legal issues and public policy. The topic was A Special Look at Special Education. Click this link to listen to the show. (11/3/05)

U. S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Schaffer v. Weast - Pete Wright shares his notes about questions from the Justices and offers observations and impressions of oral argument in the burden of proof case. (10/8/05)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Burden of Proof - On Parents or Schools? The National Council on Disability (NCD) published IDEA Burden of Proof: On Parents or Schools? The NCD asserts that school districts, not parents, should have the burden of proof in issues about IEPs, placement, eligibility, and other matters related to an appropriate education. The author of this Position Paper is Pete Wright. (8/9/05)

Special Offer on Wrightslaw: IDEA-2004. Wrightslaw: IDEA 2004 is available as a print publication and an e-book. People who order the E-book & Print Combo between Tuesday, June 28 and Friday, July 15 will receive a "$10 Off Coupon" that may be applied to the purchase of Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition. (6/28/05)

Forbes Selects Wrightslaw as a "Best of the Web" site. At Wrightslaw, "you'll find clear, helpful information about what your child is entitled to from the education system. The state-by-state Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities doesn't merely list experts and organizations; it walks you through different approaches to finding them and allows you to choose one you can feel comfortable with." (4/15/05)

Helping Schools Do What’s Best for Special Ed Kids - Education World interviews Pete Wright about mistakes schools make and how schools can improve special education. "Peter Wright struggled in his first years of school until his learning disabilities were identified and intensive remediation helped him learn to read and write. Now an attorney, Wright is helping parents and educators understand special education law." (3/31/05)

Surviving Due Process Wins Award of Excellence. Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board won an an 'Award of Excellence' from the Aegis Awards. The film was directed and filmed by V.A.V.S. Video Productions, a team of specialists in producing educational video programs. (1/9/05)

Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy programs in 2005.
Schedule of upcoming Wrightslaw programs.

2004

Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board. The Surviving Due Process DVD takes you through a special education due process hearing from initial preparations to testimony by the last witness. Learn how attorneys prepare for due process hearings, direct and cross-examination, objections by counsel, and rulings by the hearing officer. This DVD is based on an actual case. (9/14/04)

Special ed forum slated, by Theresa Winslow Staff Writer for The Capital, an Annapolis based newspaper. Special Education Law for Parents and Professionals: Understanding the Issues and Processes is the theme of the workshop. Pete Wright states, " So many individuals feel they can't read the law and understand it. We provide hands-on experience." (The Capital, 4/22/04)

Pete and Pam Wright traveled to Alaska in April presenting at two Alaskian Boot Camps. Organizers state, " We held two Wrightslaw, IDEA trainings, one in Juneau and one in Anchorage. We were privileged to host the conference for more than 350 participants. It was exciting to see all of the stakeholders come together to learn and appreciate the same information which focused on our best resources, the children." (Sponsored by the Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education, 4/04)

Meeting's Aim: Make adults advocates of kids with disabilities makes headline for The Detroit News. The Wright's crisscross the country leading conferences that help parents, educators, health care workers and lawyers learn how to advocate for children with disabilities within the educational system. (The Detroit News, 2/27/2004)

Wrightslaw training programs held in 2004.