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PACER Center

PACER Center is a non-profit parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the n

Disability Terms and Definitions Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

In order to be eligible for special education and related services as a "child with a disability," a child's educational performance must be adversely affected due to the disability.

Special Education: Federal Law vs. State Law

Every student who gets special education is covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In many areas, IDEA leaves room for states to interpret the rules and pass their own laws on how

Report: State of Learning Disabilities: Understanding the 1 in 5

Stigma, low expectations and lack of understanding help explain why students with learning disabilities are more likely to repeat a grade, get suspended, and leave high school without a diploma, according to

Resources to Help You Prepare for Your Child’s IEP Meeting

An IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document outlining a special-education-eligible student’s strengths, needs, and educational goals. The IEP is designed to help students with a disabi

EdRev Expo 2018 Spotlight Session: Neuropsychological and Educational Evaluations: An Inside Look

When a child is struggling in school, the first step to finding help is figuring out what’s getting in his way.

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