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IEP Meetings and how they affect your child

Parents who have to attend IEP meetings want to know that they are doing right by their child with special needs. It is incredibly important to know if your child has all the necessary supports, therapies, accommodations, etc. in place…
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Bullying Tactics in Special Education

How do you fight bullying tactics in special education when they come from your school district? Hiring an advocate brings someone to the IEP meetings that can come to your defense. Sometimes, school districts are just plain bullies. Their main…
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Wrightslaw and IEP Documentation

IEP documentation and Wrightslaw are two of the most important ways to protect you and your child’s right to an education during the IEP process. Wrightslaw—or special education law—has a section referred to as: “the rules of adverse assumptions”. The…
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When should I hire a special education advocate?

One of the less-commonly discussed items in special education is when to hire a special education advocate. Most parents call us when they hit a roadblock with their child’s school district.  Often the parent is not being heard at an…
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The Role of a Special Education Advocate

The role of a special education advocate is very specific, even if it incorporates a variety of different skills. Every IEP is different and advocates will not take the same approach for any two IEPs. There are so many ways…
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SMART Goals In Your Child’s IEP

IEP goals need to be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, and Time-sensitive.  Let’s define measurability in SMART goals. We sit in a lot of IEP meetings where the teacher or therapists say “We were not sure what this goal…
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