A “hack” is an unusually creative solution to a programming problem or limitation. As you gain experience in a particular field, you learn new hacks that enable you to operate more effectively in that field. Here are three IEP hacks…
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When a school doesn’t implement your child’s individualized education plan (IEP), your parental role changes. Being a parent is rarely easy, but sometimes things run smoothly and you can almost relax. Your child’s education goes just as it should: the student…
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Parenting can be hard work All parents face occasional burnout. The hours are long, with frequent occasions to continue to work on the virtue of patience. Case Managing Having a child with a disability and acting as their IEP case…
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Special Ed Advocate Guidelines San Jose. There are many IEP areas where an advocate can help. Sometimes it is right away, and other times it is part of a process
One thing we tell parents all the time is that IEP persistence is key. If you think your child needs an IEP, ask for an assessment. It needs to be in writing, listing the reasons why you believe the child…
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Part 1 At every IEP meeting you attend, the District must offer you a copy of your Procedural Safeguards. Following is the first of the 4 key items in IEP Procedural Safeguards. Prior Written Notice Section 300.503 (a) “Notice. Written notice…
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IEP Individualized Education Plan Evergreen San Jose Our Children’s Rights The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that “to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions or other care facilities, are educated with…
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More IEP Special Education Hacks South Bay You Can Call As Many IEPs As Your Child Needs Some families only have an IEP Team Meetings once each year. We understand. It can be hard to get time off work. One…
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Special Education Advocate IEP Meeting Recommendations San Jose Preparation Is Key If you called the meeting, go in with a plan. What do you want the meeting to accomplish? Have a list of key items for the team to discuss….
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Relationships Special Education IEP Santa Clara Teacher and Parent Collaboration During a good school year, parents and teachers develop and maintain collaborative working relationships during each school year. Our child has a teacher with whom they are sympatico. We have…
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