Private schools have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations under the ADA, unless the school is religiously controlled.

According to Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, testing modifications are one of the accommodations schools can offer in the interest of providing a fair, appropriate public educat

Dear Amanda:

Most school systems have standards for how much time should be spent on homework by students at each grade level.

Your question addresses the decision by the private school that your child attends, that they can not accommodate her and will not allow her to return next year.

Dear James:

Dear Leigh:

Schools are required to consider but are not obligated to follow the findings and recommendations of outside evaluators, so your private report is helpful but does not automatically entitle your da

Dear Pam:

You are to be commended for your concern about the education and welfare of these students and their family.