BKGPC

Law firm representing families in the DMV area regarding education-related matters including special education, accommodations, and disciplinary action.

[MiPAAC @MI_PAAC]

Have you talked with your child's school team about Extended School Year services (ESY)? This is often 'skipped' over during IEP meetings as an already checked box or because district information wasn't available yet. Here's a good overview: https://t.co/cNXVFX0o1i

[Brian Gruber @BrianKGruber]

Screening for autism can start younger, study says @CNN https://t.co/0AHY6natWL

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

Happy Friday!

If you had an IEP meeting today we hope you felt like someone there had your back! #FAPE #SpecialEducation #IEP #Advocate

[Valerie Ruiz @mrsvruiz]

The role of the student’s IEP team is to identify supports, accommodations, and modifications that can be implemented in the classroom and allow the student to achieve their educational goals.

#AutismAwarenessMonth

[Understood @UnderstoodOrg]

Can schools use terms like #dyslexia, #dyscalculia, and #dysgraphia in IEPs and evaluations? Get tips on how to talk to your student's #IEP team: https://t.co/3NUpSEQyVB

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our office manager, Jordyn!

[Understood @UnderstoodOrg]

What do you want others to know about #dysgraphia? Share this video for a better understanding in under 30 seconds.

[Ed Law @TheEdLaw]

Helping high schoolers with dyslexia successfully transition to college https://t.co/kv3Z2Jq883 via @SmartBrief

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

Happy Monday! #IEP #FAPE #ASD #SpecialEducation #Jargon

[Understood @UnderstoodOrg]

"My book, 'Doctor Dyslexia Dude,' is based on my life. It's also based on the research I've conducted." Learn more about Shawn Robinson's story and mission to inspire kids with #dyslexia—especially kids of color: https://t.co/egDtUjdfQ1 #LD

[Brian Gruber @BrianKGruber]

Continued great work from COPAA and my esteemed colleague, Selene Almazon, Esq. Ed Department Accused Of Dragging Its Feet On IDEA Rule https://t.co/piqBsfjyr5 #COPAA #FAPE #SPED #IDEA

[MDDisabilities @MDDisabilities]

#TransitionTalk Are you a teenager and don't have an answer to the question "What's next after high school?" Check out the https://t.co/TiIRPNufzj website. The "What's in Your Future" can help you think through your options. #MDTransitions... https://t.co/ZdsdCN0J9v

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

Today, April 2, which the United Nations established as World Autism Awareness Day to raise consciousness about this lifelong brain development disorder that affects 1 in 68 children and impacts social interactions, learning and communication.

[Understood @UnderstoodOrg]

"Dyslexia doesn't go away. But with good instruction and practice, kids with dyslexia can improve at reading." https://t.co/ocSoz44QXO

[TLC-Rockville, MD @TLC_Rockville]

Occupational Therapy Month is around the corner in April! Share the news, free OT Screenings in April! A printable flyer can be found here: https://t.co/laCk2maY29 @washparentmag @GburgMD @Rockville411 @MCPS @mcpnews @ASHAWeb @AOTAInc #OccupationalTherapy

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

In case buying a bigger house isn't plausible, we definitely recommend digitizing your IEP/504 documents and assessments!

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

Spoiler Alert: If you're asking yourself this question, it's time.

But check out what Attorney Ashley Van Cleef has to say:
https://t.co/sIT5priWmC

[BKGPC @BKGPCLAW]

Read the Court’s decision in @COPAA vs Elizabeth (Betsy) DeVos, Secretary of Education; Johnny Collett, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; U.S. Department of Education:

https://t.co/2nbqGY1ECK

[COPAA @COPAA]

#IDEA “Today is a victory for children, especially children of color and others who are at-risk for being inappropriately identified for special education,” said COPAA’s executive director, Denise Marshall. https://t.co/LcVpMQj8jF https://t.co/NZSjd9DZ59