Micki Moran - The Child and Family Law Center

08/10/2024

Still a common issue for students and one that requires vigilance by parents and their advocates.

Throughout her schooling, Trinity demonstrated signs of dyslexia – a neurological, language-based learning disability. Systemic discrimination in school results in fewer Black children than white being identified early, if at all, for dyslexia.

Thanks to a lawsuit from the SPLC, Trinity will now receive the education services to which she is entitled. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ykVFBR

08/10/2024

Throughout her schooling, Trinity demonstrated signs of dyslexia – a neurological, language-based learning disability. Systemic discrimination in school results in fewer Black children than white being identified early, if at all, for dyslexia.

Thanks to a lawsuit from the SPLC, Trinity will now receive the education services to which she is entitled. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ykVFBR

06/21/2024

A new report reveals huge numbers of children with disabilities were never evaluated for crucial services — with alarming implications.

05/06/2024

Today is the last day to register for our webinar this week: Children Declining Treatment in the Age of Consent.

Grappling with No: Children Declining Treatment in the Age of Consent
Barbara Jo Fidler, PhD, CPsych & Stacey Platt, JD

May 8, 2024
1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Time

Register now:
https://www.afccnet.org/Webinars/AFCC-Webinars/ctl/View/ConferenceID/584/mid/3711

03/19/2024

Families often face a labyrinth of difficulties trying to navigate special ed services — especially if they legally challenge their child's placement — but one state is making it a little easier.

03/18/2024

Teachers and counselors can work with families to ensure that parents know all the options for their child's post-secondary education and careers.

03/12/2024

Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.

03/06/2024

Order the "Build commUNITY Kit"! The resources included provide a wonderful opportunity to inspire everyone to think about intentional ways to support and strengthen connections between individuals within the classroom, in groups or clubs, or on sports teams. Order information at https://www.pacer.org/bullying/take-action/build-community-kit.asp