Ask Ellen: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Learning

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Ask Ellen: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Learning

By Josh Eng, Communications Coordinator and Ellen Braaten, PhD

A learning disability causes difficulty in an area of learning, such as reading, writing, or math. Challenges in one or more of these areas can affect a child’s ability to thrive in the classroom. But it’s not always clear to parents what to do when their child is struggling.

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What Is A Section 504 Plan?

Section 504 Plan - Close up of concerned looking grade school boy with head in hands

By Ellen Braaten, PhD

Dan’s mom left her son’s evaluation team meeting at school feeling really frustrated. Dan, an active second grade student, was diagnosed by his psychiatrist with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

What Is An Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

evaluation - young grade school girl writing in notebook

By Ellen Braaten, PhD

Billy was a second grader who was having difficulty reading. He was thus evaluated through his public school system to see if he was eligible to receive special education services. Upon his completion of a series of tests, Billy was identified as having a reading disability; this diagnosis entitled him to special education services.

Articles containing: Individualized Education Program

Articles containing: Individualized Education Program