We’ve met parents who want their special needs student retained because they’re not progressing in school. We also occasionally encounter school districts that suggest retention for students with IEPs. We recently had a client whose student was in regular education…
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The special education field is well known for the sheer volume of paperwork it generates. Between assessments, logs, IEPs, and other documents, there are often hundreds of pages every year. Busy parents trying to juggle work, relationships, and children often…
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Parents often wonder what IEP services are available to their students. Indeed, there are many different kinds of supports, placements, and services, making it difficult to know which are the most appropriate for any one student. Start with thorough assessments…
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Tip #1: All IEP processes take time. It can be exceedingly frustrating when you are not able to get your children what they need. We understand the frustration—we’ve been there. A parent once called in November 2018 to see about…
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When a student has an IEP, the school district is responsible for their education until the student receives a high school diploma or turns 22 years old. If the student stays in school until 22, they will receive a Certificate…
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There are many great, passionate educators out there. Some will become friends, mentors, or guiding lights in your journey as the parent of a kid with special needs or learning differences. Then there are the rest. The ones who make…
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We’ve heard schools districts say all sorts of interesting things. Here’s a list of the most common special education myths we’ve come across. “We can’t provide individual instruction for your student. We would like to, but . . .” A…
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IEP Hack #1: Create your own box on the IEP signature page After creating your own box, check the box you just created. Immediately next to the checkbox, you can authorize goals (if you are in agreement with them). Another…
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You worked hard to get an appropriate IEP in place for your child; It meets their needs and covers all the bases. You relax, ever so slightly, hoping the next school year will go as planned. This can happen, sometimes…
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Writing effective IEP goals is harder than it sounds. Parents use progress on these goals to measure their child’s special education placement and services, meaning it is a huge part of how we know whether they are working or need…
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