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IEP Compliance and You

Parents spend a lot of time thinking about their child’s IEP and often do not think about IEP compliance. This changes once they are not seeing results or their student reports not receiving services. Parents also want to partner with…
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Who qualifies for Extended School Year (ESY)?

Extended school year (ESY) is district-provided education that takes place during the summer. For most schools, it takes place for roughly 4 weeks, often in June and July. Typically not every school site in your district will offer ESY, but…
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Extended School Year and IEPs

Many students qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) and attend school for an additional month in the summer. ESY is typically for students with higher support needs. The IEP team determines that a student is eligible when they find that…
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After The Certificate Of Completion: What Happens Next?

Most students who attend public school graduate on or around the time they turn 18 and earn either a diploma or certificate of completion. Our students with IEPs have additional options. They include graduating with their class, pursuing an alternate…
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IEP goals examples and why you should be careful

At the beginning of a new school year, it is important to take some time to review IEP goals examples and ensure your child’s IEP goals are well-written for implementation and skill acquisition. Ideally, all IEP goals would be reviewed…
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An Annual IEP Meeting: What Should You Expect?

Depending on your child’s success with their IEP, an annual IEP meeting may be the only time you interact with their IEP team during the school year. An annual IEP meeting is typically when you come together and discuss your…
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Why Get A Special Education Advocate?

IEP meetings are often stressful. A special education advocate can help alleviate some pressure by targeting areas where your child needs additional supports or services. Is it more advantageous to bring an advocate or lawyer? It depends on your individual…
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IEP Amendment Meetings and Other Important Events

Throughout the school year, you may be asked to attend a variety of IEP meetings for your child such as IEP amendment meetings, annual IEP meetings, or triennial IEP meetings. These meetings typically involve large, daunting stacks of paperwork that…
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