Alternatives to Wrightslaw for Hawaii Special Education: State-Specific Resources
Wrightslaw covers federal IDEA law but not Hawaii's single-district system, HAR Chapter 60, or HMTSS. Here are Hawaii-specific alternatives that fill the gap.
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All articles about Hawaii IEP & 504 Blueprint.
Best IEP Guide for Military Families PCS'ing to Hawaii
Military families transferring to Hawaii face IEP gaps when HIDOE delays comparable services. Here's the best guide for protecting your child's IEP during a PCS to Hawaii.
Best IEP Preparation Tool for Hawaii Parents Dealing with HMTSS Delays
HMTSS cannot delay a parent-initiated evaluation in Hawaii. Here's the best tool for bypassing HMTSS tiers and securing your child's IEP evaluation within legal timelines.
Best IEP Toolkit for Neighbor Island Families Facing Service Gaps in Hawaii
Families on Maui, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai face chronic IEP service gaps from provider shortages. Here's the best toolkit for forcing HIDOE to deliver.
504 Plan for ADHD in Hawaii: Accommodations, Process, and IEP Comparison
How Hawaii's HIDOE handles 504 plans for ADHD under HAR Chapter 61, which accommodations to request, and when an IEP may be more appropriate.
IEP and 504 Plan for Anxiety in Hawaii: When Schools Must Act
How to get your child with anxiety an IEP or 504 plan through HIDOE, what accommodations help, and when a 504 isn't enough under HAR Chapter 60.
IEP for Autism in Hawaii: What HIDOE Parents Need to Know
How Hawaii's single-district HIDOE handles autism IEPs, eligibility under HAR Chapter 60, meaningful goals, and neighbor island service gaps.
Hawaii IEP Goal Bank: Measurable Goals Aligned to HIDOE Requirements
A practical IEP goal bank for Hawaii parents, with measurable goals aligned to HAR Chapter 60 and HIDOE Common Core standards across key disability areas.
Hawaii IEP Guide vs. Hiring a Special Education Advocate: Which Do You Need?
Comparing a Hawaii-specific IEP guide ($14) to hiring a special education advocate ($150-$300/hr). Here's which fits your situation, budget, and IEP meeting timeline.
Hawaii IEP Meeting Checklist: Before, During, and After the HIDOE Meeting
A practical IEP meeting checklist for Hawaii parents covering HAR Chapter 60 rights, what to bring, what to ask, and how to track progress after the meeting.
Transition IEP Goals in Hawaii: What HIDOE Requires Starting at Age 14
Hawaii's transition IEP requirements under HAR Chapter 60, what measurable post-secondary goals look like, and how DVR and DDD connect to the IEP process.
How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting in Hawaii Without an Advocate
Step-by-step preparation for Hawaii IEP meetings when you can't afford an advocate. Covers meeting scripts, recording rights, escalation, and HAR Chapter 60 citations.
Behavior Intervention Plan in Hawaii: How BIPs Work in HIDOE Schools
What a behavior intervention plan must contain in Hawaii, how to review one effectively, and what to do when the school's BIP isn't working for your child.
Functional Behavior Assessment in Hawaii: What Parents Need to Know
What triggers an FBA in Hawaii, how HIDOE conducts them, and how to use the results to get your child a behavior intervention plan that actually works.
How to Request a Special Education Evaluation in Hawaii
Learn exactly how to request a special education evaluation from HIDOE, what timelines apply under HAR Chapter 60, and what to do if the school refuses.
IEP for ADHD in Hawaii: How to Get One and What It Should Include
When does ADHD qualify for an IEP in Hawaii? What services should be in the plan? Here's what HIDOE parents need to know about ADHD and special education.
The IEP Process in Hawaii: Step-by-Step Under HAR Chapter 60
Hawaii's IEP process has unique timelines and rules under HAR Chapter 60. Here's exactly how it works from referral to annual review in the HIDOE.
What Is an IEP in Hawaii? A Parent's Guide to HIDOE Special Education
Learn what an IEP is in Hawaii's single statewide school district, how the process works under HAR Chapter 60, and what rights you have as a parent.