Alaska 504 Plan: How Section 504 Works in Alaska Schools
Section 504 plans in Alaska provide accommodations for students who don't qualify for an IEP. Learn how Alaska evaluates, develops, and enforces 504 plans.
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Alaska DEED Special Education Complaint vs. Due Process: Which Should You File?
Alaska parents can file a state complaint with DEED or pursue due process when the district violates IEP rights. Here's how each path works under Alaska law.
Itinerant Services and Teletherapy in Alaska IEPs: What Parents Need to Know
Alaska IEPs are delivered through itinerant providers and teletherapy — not weekly on-site services. Learn your rights when flights cancel and bandwidth fails.
Alaska Special Education Advocate vs. DIY Advocacy Toolkit: Which Do You Need?
Comparing hiring a special education advocate in Alaska ($150-$300/hr) vs. using a DIY advocacy toolkit. Here's which option fits your situation and budget.
Alaska Special Education Evaluation Timeline: The 90-Day Rule Explained
Alaska's special education evaluation timeline is 90 calendar days under 4 AAC 52.115 — not the federal 60-day default. Here's what that means for your child.
Alaska Special Education Rights: What 4 AAC 52 Means for Your Child's IEP
Alaska special education is governed by 4 AAC 52 alongside federal IDEA. Learn your rights, key timelines, and how Alaska's rules differ from other states.
Alternatives to Hiring a Special Education Attorney in Alaska
Can't afford a special education attorney in Alaska at $327/hour? Here are five alternatives that resolve most IEP disputes — from free resources to DIY toolkits.
Special Education in Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Fairbanks: What Parents Are Facing
Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Fairbanks parents face staffing crises, IEP service gaps, and budget cuts. Here's what's happening in Alaska's three largest school districts.
Best IEP Advocacy Resource for Rural and Bush Alaska Parents
Rural Alaska parents face itinerant provider cancellations, satellite internet failures, and single-administrator schools. Here's the best advocacy resource for Bush Alaska families.
Free vs. Paid Special Education Resources in Alaska: What's Worth the Money?
Alaska has free special education resources from Stone Soup Group, DLC, and DEED. When is a paid advocacy toolkit worth it? Here's an honest comparison.
How to Dispute an IEP in Alaska Without Hiring a Lawyer
You can dispute your child's IEP in Alaska without an attorney by using DEED complaints, formal letters, and documentation. Here's the step-by-step process.
Military Family IEP Alaska: Protecting Your Child's Services When You PCS
Military families PCSing to Alaska face IEP continuity challenges at JBER, Eielson AFB, and Fort Wainwright. Here's how to protect your child's services from day one.