Robyn Painter

What every parent needs to know about restraint and seclusion in schools. Understand your rights, legal limits in Georgia, and how to protect your child.

Meta Description: Learn your child’s education rights under Section 504, IDEA, ADA, and Title VI. A clear guide for parents navigating IEPs, accommodations, and school support. Do You Know Your Child’s Rights at School? If your child is struggling in school—academically, behaviorally, or emotionally—you may be wondering what support they’re legally entitled to receive. The reality is this: federal law provides strong protections to ensure every child has access to a meaningful education and...

If you are a parent whose child has an IEP, you have probably heard the term “Present Levels” bandied about at meetings. Sometimes, when school folks get into true ED speak, they will also use the acronym PLAAPF, which stands for “Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance.” So, what goes into this statement or statements and why is it important to understand? A PLAAFP statement is required by the IDEA statute at 20 U.S.C. § 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(I) should include how...