On the Same Team
Building collaborative special education relationships between home and school.
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| Maureen A. Lowry-Fritz, J.D., M.A. Mother of Tess, Nolan, Danny, and Ike |
New IDEA regulations set forth by United States Department of Education
New regulations promulgated on December 1, 2008, taking effect on December 31,
2008. To read the new regulations in their entirety, click here.
New regulations promulgated on December 1, 2008, taking effect on December 31,
2008. To read the new regulations in their entirety, click here.
Sample IEP
Familiarize yourself with the IEP forms by reviewing these samples. Note: IEP forms
may vary among states and school districts. To see a sample IEP, click here.
Familiarize yourself with the IEP forms by reviewing these samples. Note: IEP forms
may vary among states and school districts. To see a sample IEP, click here.
"Success Story: Tess" published by Illinois Division of Early Childhood
The Illinois Division of Early Childhood published "Success Story" about my
collaboration with Tess' teacher. Read the article.
The Illinois Division of Early Childhood published "Success Story" about my
collaboration with Tess' teacher. Read the article.
"Every Team Needs A Captain!"
Parents are equal members of the IEP Team. This article by Maureen A. Lowry-Fritz
was published in the magazine, The Autism Perspective. Read the article.
Parents are equal members of the IEP Team. This article by Maureen A. Lowry-Fritz
was published in the magazine, The Autism Perspective. Read the article.
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Parents and educators are just beginning to understand RTI and how it affects special
education students.
"A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention" Candace Cortiella
"RTI: A Primer for Parents" Mary Beth Kotz, PhD & Andrea Canter, PhD
"Responsiveness to Intervention in the LD Determination Process" National Research
Center on Learning Disabilities
Parents and educators are just beginning to understand RTI and how it affects special
education students.
"A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention" Candace Cortiella
"RTI: A Primer for Parents" Mary Beth Kotz, PhD & Andrea Canter, PhD
"Responsiveness to Intervention in the LD Determination Process" National Research
Center on Learning Disabilities
Parents and educators helping kids develop friendships
Outstanding article discussing how educators and parents can spot and help develop
friendships among children with and without disabilities.
"Making Friends: Assisting Children's Early Relationships" by Barbara Goldman &
Virginia Buysse of the FPG Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill
Outstanding article discussing how educators and parents can spot and help develop
friendships among children with and without disabilities.
"Making Friends: Assisting Children's Early Relationships" by Barbara Goldman &
Virginia Buysse of the FPG Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill
Enhance your child's education at home
Learn about the many ways to enrich your child's educational life right in your own
home...and have fun doing it.
"Helping Your Child Learn Science" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Become A Reader" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child With Homework" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Succeed in Preschool" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Learn History" US Department of Education
Learn about the many ways to enrich your child's educational life right in your own
home...and have fun doing it.
"Helping Your Child Learn Science" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Become A Reader" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child With Homework" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Succeed in Preschool" US Department of Education
"Helping Your Child Learn History" US Department of Education
Back to school for teachers and parents!
Get ready to learn about special education law!
Learn the basics on the American legal system, the history of special education law,
IDEA, the special education regulations, and special education case law. Even take a
trip down memory lane and rock it "old school" with a School House Rock video you
are sure to remember!
Get ready to learn about special education law!
Learn the basics on the American legal system, the history of special education law,
IDEA, the special education regulations, and special education case law. Even take a
trip down memory lane and rock it "old school" with a School House Rock video you
are sure to remember!
Interview with United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, on CNN
View Campbell Brown's CNN interview with President Obama's newly appointed
Secretary or Education. He discusses No Child Left Behind, among other topics. To
view video of the interview, click here.
Secretary Duncan announces Assistant Secretaries
Education agenda under President Obama's administration
View Campbell Brown's CNN interview with President Obama's newly appointed
Secretary or Education. He discusses No Child Left Behind, among other topics. To
view video of the interview, click here.
Secretary Duncan announces Assistant Secretaries
Education agenda under President Obama's administration
Allegations of "fight club" scandal in TX Facility for Cognitively Impaired
A Texas facility for cognitively impaired adults has been charged with staging fights
among its disabled residents. Learn more...
A Texas facility for cognitively impaired adults has been charged with staging fights
among its disabled residents. Learn more...
Poll Results
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See what audience members are saying about Maureen's presentations.
"I loved your presentation! You are a true inspiration and I'm glad there are parents like
you out there; we can all learn from your dedication." Parent, future educator
"So far, this has been one of the biggest learning experience I've had [in grad school]. The
information that I take with me today is invaluable." Graduate student in education
"Yeah! Loved your sense of humor. Loved your explanation of concepts. So
helpful to organize information!" Parent, Tuesday's Child
"Maureen gave a very thought provoking and emotionally savvy presentation...I was able
to apply it to other areas in my life." Teacher, Kane County
"It was a great presentation. It is so awesome to see how passionate you are about
children." Student, future educator
To read more comments, click here.
"I loved your presentation! You are a true inspiration and I'm glad there are parents like
you out there; we can all learn from your dedication." Parent, future educator
"So far, this has been one of the biggest learning experience I've had [in grad school]. The
information that I take with me today is invaluable." Graduate student in education
"Yeah! Loved your sense of humor. Loved your explanation of concepts. So
helpful to organize information!" Parent, Tuesday's Child
"Maureen gave a very thought provoking and emotionally savvy presentation...I was able
to apply it to other areas in my life." Teacher, Kane County
"It was a great presentation. It is so awesome to see how passionate you are about
children." Student, future educator
To read more comments, click here.
On the Same Team statement in response to Special Olympics "joke" on Jay Leno's "Tonight
Show." Encourage others to treat individuals with disabilities with respect and dignity.
Discourage others from making jokes and derogatory comments about disabilities.
Click here.
Show." Encourage others to treat individuals with disabilities with respect and dignity.
Discourage others from making jokes and derogatory comments about disabilities.
Click here.
"Who Invited Him? Involving the Student in the IEP Meeting" This article discusses the
importance of getting the student involved in her special education programming. It contains
personal stories and practical strategies. Read the article.
importance of getting the student involved in her special education programming. It contains
personal stories and practical strategies. Read the article.
Illinois Special Recreation Opportunities Summer 2009 My child's IEP Team gave me this
great list of special recreation opportunities. Check them out!
great list of special recreation opportunities. Check them out!
Pictures of Tess at Special Olympics 2009 - Illinois Summer Games Pictures of our family's
trip to the Special Olympics. Check them out!
trip to the Special Olympics. Check them out!
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Read your own state's special education laws. Links to the special education statutes for
each state. Visit your state.
each state. Visit your state.
Get to know your state's Board of Education. Links to the Boards of Education for each
state. Visit your Board of Education.
state. Visit your Board of Education.
Recent decision by United States Supreme Court regarding FAPE and private placements.
Read the Supreme Court opinion in the Forest Grove case.
Read the Supreme Court opinion in the Forest Grove case.
Attention Parents and Educators! Now is the time to achieve Optimal Legal Capacity! What
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