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Reach the Moon! Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Help Students with Disabilities (SWD)

Imagine soaring past today’s limits in education with standards that propel students toward new heights—just like the moonshot vision of 1961 reshaped space exploration. Common Core State Standards offer this same game-changing promise, allowing every child across our nation to chase their dreams, no matter where they live.

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IEP Tools at Your Fingertips

Transform your next IEP meeting from daunting to dream team with these easy-to-use voice recorder apps designed specifically for parents navigating special education. Voice Recorder HD (Free!) lets you capture every word of the IEP process, offering long recording time and sharing capabilities—perfect for tracking accommodations or doctor’s suggestions between meetings.