School Refusal

School refusal and school avoidance resources for parents and school teams. Learn causes, legal obligations, IEP supports, and how to help students return to school.

IEP and Special Education Knowledge

Why “Just Go to School” Doesn’t Work for School Refusal.
ByLisa Lightner June 15, 2026June 23, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal: Parents Share What Worked to Get their Child Back to School.
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal: This is What Teachers Wish They Could Do for Your Child.
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

State of School Refusal: What Parents and Schools Report
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 22, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal and IEPs: What Parents Can Do
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026June 15, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal: Accommodations, Interventions + Re-Integration Plans (sample)
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026June 29, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal Evaluations, FBAs, and Behavior Plans
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 30, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal: What Causes It + Why Is It Increasing?
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026May 28, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal: Why Schools Say No (And What to Do)
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

Attendance vs FAPE: School Refusal Explained
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

School Refusal Laws: What Parents Need to Know
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026June 21, 2026

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IEP and Special Education Knowledge

In a School Refusal Crisis? What to Do Right Now.
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026May 28, 2026

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IEP Goals

20 IEP Goals for School Refusal and Attendance
ByLisa Lightner April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

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