On January 9, I was super excited to be invited to present to the Benton-Franklin Counties Special Education PTA. I spoke on special education community complaints, which is what WSC are called in Washington. The presentation is also on my YouTube channel. I hope it is helpful to you!
This month, I’m all about written state complaints. I’m publishing a series of articles on state complaints in my weekly column, IDEAs on Education, on the Jolt. I’m also providing free training for the Benton-Frankly Special Education PTA on state complaints, and I have a 3 part workshop on complai...
Lots of exciting new activities at Advocacy Unlocked!
I am offering a series of workshops and a workgroup, Mastering Written State Complaints this month, as well as focusing on complaints in my weekly column, IDEAs on Education. I’m also writing a book on the topic, so I have read - seriously, read...
Ask artificial intelligence (AI) about special education, and the online oracle has been trained to respond with such delightful phrases as, “navigating a maze” and “demystifying the jargon.” This is accurate: I have two master's degrees in education, and I still study special education policies, p...
Foundation 4: Promote Transparency
As school districts explore using artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize instruction, streamline processes, and enhance support for students with disabilities, parents should be asking questions about transparency: How do different AI models work? How has the...
Foundation 3: Ensure Safety, Ethics, and Effectiveness
As school districts explore incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and special education processes, several foundational safeguards must be in place. Schools districts need to address data privacy, ethical AI develo...
Foundation 2: Advance Equity
As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities become more advanced, schools and school districts are facing a turning point. The decisions made now about how to incorporate AI into teaching and learning could either help shrink systemic inequities or intensify them. The ...
Questions should never end! Advocates know that it is our job to understand so that we can better advocate... and we also know that the school and school district have a responsibility to provide understandable information so that parents can participate meaningfully. Artificial intelligence in spec...
As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities rapidly advance, there is increasing discussion around how it could be used in special education classrooms. Policies are being developed to guide how AI tools meet the needs of parents, students with disabilities, and educators. The first foundation of s...
As a parent of a child receiving special education services, you may have heard about artificial intelligence (AI) being used in education. AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making a...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are developed and implemented. Parent advocates need to critically monitor your child’s educational program to ascertain whether or not the IEP is more tailored and responsive to your chi...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in special education can personalize learning, offering opportunities for learners with disabilities. Addressing ethical considerations ensures AI enhances educational outcomes and also upholds the dignity and rights of every student. Here are five ess...
