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Authors:
Rich Weinfeld,
Linda Barnes-Robsinson,
Sue Jeweler, Betty Shevitz
Authors:
Rich Weinfeld,
Linda Barnes-Robsinson,
Sue Jeweler, Betty Shevitz
Authors:
Rich Weinfeld,
Linda Barnes-Robsinson,
Sue Jeweler, Betty Shevitz
Authors:
Rich Weinfeld,
Linda Barnes-Robsinson,
Sue Jeweler, Betty Shevitz
Authors:
Stephan M. Silverman, Ph.D.,
Jacqueline S. Iseman, Ph.D.,
Sue Jeweler
Authors:
Jacqueline S. Iseman, Ph.D.,
Sue Jeweler,
Stephan M. Silverman, Ph.D.
Authors:
Rich Weinfeld,
Linda Barnes-Robsinson,
Sue Jeweler, Betty Shevitz
Authors:
Rich Weinfeld,
Linda Barnes-Robsinson,
Sue Jeweler, Betty Shevitz
WEG Articles
WEG Videos
When You Might Want A Quarterback
Gabriele Nicolet sat down with special education expert and WEG advocate Caroline Strauss to talk about why families might want to use an advocate, and how a “quarterback” can help families access services, IEPs and more.
Watch 2019 Diamonds Keynote's Ted Talk
"Why the future will be differently wired"
Deborah Reber at Tedx Amsterdam
Three Things Parents Need To Know About Endrew F.
The unanimous Supreme Court decision in Endrew F. vs. Douglas County School District gives parents, advocates and educators additional guidance on individualized education plans, or IEPs. Are you using this landmark SCOTUS decision to help your child? In this short video, Rich Weinfeld provides insight on three key elements of this important decision. Parents will gain new insight on the IEP process, and specific language they can use when talking with teachers and school officials about their child's IEP.
Rich Weinfeld on Advocacy, 2E and Collaboration
Gabriele Nicolet sat down with special education expert and WEG Executive Director, Rich Weinfeld to talk about his process for gathering information about families he works with, what collaboration with other professionals in a student's life looks like and the basis of his services and what they seek to accomplish in The Weinfeld Education Group.
Mark Ingrassia - SPECIAL ED RISING: NO PARENT LEFT BEHIND
Rich Weinfeld of Weinfeld Education Group (WEG) discusses the IEP process, Twice Exceptional Students, Transition, Special Ed for Latino girls and Black boys and girls and more...
WEG Podcasts
Advocating School Success For Kids With Special Needs
Rich Weinfeld sits down with Debbie Reber for the TiLt Parenting Podcast.
Highlights from this episode:
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What special needs advocate does and when should a parent consider working with one
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Best practices in educating schools about a child’s unique needs and re-framing their perception of challenges as stemming from neuro-differences rather than being “behavioral”
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How parents can positively manage relationships with educators and school administrators while still pushing for the support and accommodations our child needs
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Under what type of circumstances it might be appropriate to bring in legal representation, and how to do this in a way that doesn’t burn bridges
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Strategies for dealing with reward systems and other classroom tools that inadvertently penalized differently wired students
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How to suggest professional development opportunities for school staff to deepen their understanding of unique learners
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Advice for getting support when a child’s neuro-differences are manifesting in negative behavior or social challenges as opposed to poor academic performance
Special Needs Connection Podcast
Hosted by Maryland Financial Advocates with guest Rich Weinfeld who describes the importance of collaboration between parent and school staff when planning for students with special needs.
Mr. Weinfeld discusses his online training program for parents and professionals who want to learn to be more effective advocates for student with special needs. He also mentions the yearly Diamonds in the Rough Conference where professionals and parents learn about interventions that work for these students.