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What You Should Know About Writing IEP Goals

When working with a school district on your child’s IEP, writing IEP goals in clear, concise, and meaningful ways is challenging. Your child’s school district should write IEP goals that address areas of needed growth and address the intended skill….
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What Should IEP Goals And Objectives Address?

Well-written IEP goals and objectives are the most important part of an IEP. Each goal on your child’s IEP is a skill their school district is required to teach them. Your child’s teachers are required to record data on your…
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How To Ask For IEP Help

When your child has an IEP, a 504, a documented disability, or even a suspected disability, it is important to know when and how to ask for IEP help. The educational system is filled with confusing jargon, curriculums, and assessments…
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How to Disagree with an IEP

As a parent of a child with special needs, one of your most important rights is the ability to disagree with an IEP, suggestions, and information a school presents in an IEP team meeting. A public school cannot force your…
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What is a Manifestation Determination meeting?

A manifestation determination IEP meeting can be intimidating because it means your child’s IEP has been suspended for 10 days. Many schools schedule this meeting after your child has only been suspended for 8 or 9 days. While a manifestation…
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The purpose of an IEP Meeting

What is the purpose of an IEP meeting? Many people answer saying it is a meeting for their child with a disability. The purpose of an IEP meeting is to document your child’s progress, update any aspects of the IEP…
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The Purpose of an IEP Meeting

What is the purpose of an IEP meeting? Many people answer saying it is a meeting for their child with a disability. The purpose of an IEP meeting is to document your child’s progress, update any aspects of the IEP…
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IEP Annual Review: The Process And Details

If your child has an IEP, then every single year the IEP team at your child’s school will get together to convene the IEP annual review to update how your child is progressing. The purpose of this meeting is to…
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