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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Richard Taylor U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.87 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 85	I am able to answer most special education question. I can answer questions about IEP's, time lines, educational needs, special education problems with districts, teachers, other students. I can answer questions regarding proper programs and educational practices. I am comfortable answering a variety of questions in relation to, not only special education, but education in general.
Tim Runner U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 269	Questions concerning special education: IEP, assessments, Due Process, mediation, resolution conference, federal law, state law, qualifying for services, residential treatment, special day classes, resource specialists, procedures, having your child assessed, adaptive PE, speech & language, non-public school, FAPE, and tuition reimbursement.
Suki Shergill-Connolly U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 12	Character Education - Books, Media and Program Advice and Research Parenting Tips - specializing in elementary age children and adolescents. ESL - strategies, books and curriculum
Norm Bishop U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.87 Timeliness 9.88 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 262	I have spent 34 years in the area of Special Education. I have had the pleasure of teaching pre-school, elementary, middle, high school and college levels, as well as, served in school district administration buildings in classroom/legal support positions. I have also spent the past 3 years working in a State Department of Education Exceptional Student Services Office and am currently teaching college students how to be special educators.
Holly Cihla U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 228	I have been teaching junior high special education for several years but am also familiar with high school and elementary special education. I can accept questions on IEP's, accomodations, testing, goals, behavior plans, learning disorders, placement, parental rights, student rights and am mildly familiar with special education students with addictions. I am NOT able to answer questions on hearing or vision impaired, early childhood, or EMH/TMH/CBI cases.
The Leading Edge of Life International NLP Personal Coaching Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	Can answer any questions around dyslexia, spelling difficulties, reading speed and/or comprehension difficulties, writing difficulties, memory underperformance, how all of these can be eliminated, and how NLP enhances the lasting effect of the positive changes
Elizabeth Hamblet U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.78 Timeliness 9.44 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 32	My specialty is transition to college for students with learning disabilities and ADD. I can answer specific questions about the laws governing services and accommodations and about the changes in focus for students with learning disabilities and ADD headed to college.
Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.73 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 9.91 Total Questions 32	I can answer questions about disability definitions and criteria for services, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004, No Child Left Behind, 504 plans, how to craft an IEP that drives the appropriate services, school placement, dispute options, and least restrictive environment. I worked in the public school system as a special educator and am now in private consulting practice where we assist parents as they navigate the special education process. I have expertise in all educational disabilities except blind/visual impairments and deaf/hard of hearing. This includes ADHD and other health impairments, medical conditions, dyslexia and learning disabilities, Autism, emotional .....

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2009-11-01 speech services, etc:

You should attend the new IEP because the district has the right to call one. At this IEP, explain why you want to keep things the way they are. Make sure your arguments are included in the IEP Notes.

2009-10-31 Education:

Hi, I am providing you with an article with plenty of research studies that indicate the research based methods and activities that may work based on constructivist and other theories. My experience is

2009-10-28 30 day transfer-in IEP:

The short answer to your question is that the Individuals with Disabilities Act does not have any provision for a "transfer-in" IEP. In fact, the 2004 Revisions were clear that an IEP from one place to

2009-10-27 special services denied?:

When a purchase involves the educational needs of a special education identified student, the IEP Team has the legal responsibility to purchase the item. The exception would be medical equipment that

2009-10-27 play and routine experiences:

Emma- thank you for the question. I am not real clear on what you are asking. I can define those two types of recording for you and tell you what you learn from them, if that will work. An anecdotal