Category Archives: IEP
Taxpayers need to do their homework on school referendums
Voters in many areas across Illinois will go to the polls in the Primary in March to elect politicians. Some will also make choices about school spending that will have a more direct impact on household budgets. Before Election Day, … Continue reading
New Illinois Legislation Makes Significant Changes In Special Education Procedural Requirements To Benefit the Students
I have had my eye on House Bill 3586, which has been awaiting the Governor’s signature since June. Well, the time has come; Governor Pritzker signed the law on Friday, August 30, 2019 (PA 101-0515). And there were no amendments … Continue reading
What Happens When a Priest Does Not Show Up for Sunday Mass?
With the shortage of priests, not having a priest for a Sunday Mass is becoming more and more common. I naively thought that I would never see such a situation, having graduated from a Catholic grammar school and high school, … Continue reading
On 1/1/2020, Where Marijuana Can and Can’t Be Used
While marijuana consumption and possession will become legal for Illinois residents age 21 and older starting Jan. 1, consumption in public places will still be prohibited and employers can continue to set rules for their workplaces. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker … Continue reading
Has Our Educational System Failed Those Students With Mental Health Issues ?
Nineteen weeks into 2019, there have already been 15 school shootings in the US in which someone was hurt or killed. Is this a reflection of the educational systems’ failure to identify mental health issues ?
Principal Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Teenagers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting children in the United States. It is widely discussed in popular mental health articles, and it seems that parents all think they know how to … Continue reading
Illinois Has Lost Governnmental Review By Newspapers
America’s newspapers are vanishing, with Illinois losing more than most twitter.com/ilwatchdog/status/1055445139395620864
The “Magic” in School District Education Settlement Agreements
As any lawyer or hearing officer will attest, it is almost always better to settle a case than to go to hearing. There are several reasons for this. First, it avoids the delay, expense, uncertainty, and emotional strain associated … Continue reading →