Stuck in IEPLand
Feeling stuck is one of the most miserable feelings in the world. Stuck in a bad school, stuck in a toxic relationship or friendship, stuck at work, or stuck dealing...
Education
Meet: Maggie Scherder
College: Succeed Program, University of Missouri-St. Louis QUESTIONS: 1. Tell us your biggest struggle at the beginning of attending college. Making my own decisions and being away from my family....
How to Find a Special Education Advocate
Special Education Advocate The special education and IEP process can be stressful and confusing. Many parents turn to a special needs advocate to guide them as they seek services for...
Let’s Talk Inclusive Classrooms
What Makes a Classroom Inclusive? Children with disabilities have a right to a public education and to be part of the general education classroom. Federal legislation makes it clear that...
Ask “Sandwich” Questions
Partnering with your child’s school is essential, and this great tip from ParentCompanion.org will help the school personnel feel like they are part of your child’s team. What is a...
10 Tips to Help Prepare for College
As more people discover the programs available to students with ID, the more likely it is that the competition for these “classroom seats” will get greater and greater. Western Carolina...
2021 College NOW! Cover
College NOW! The University of Cincinnati Online provides high-quality, online academic programs from our premier research and higher learning institution. Our mission at UC Online is to provide a flexible...
College is Now an Option for All: Preparing and Expanding Opportunities for Students with ID Go to College!
If the start of the school year 2021-22 is any indication, the opportunities for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) to attend college is going to continue to expand. Currently, there...
What Are Psychoeducational Evaluations and How Can Your Child Benefit from One?
Psychoeducational Evaluations Our inherent nature is always to want the best for our children – to see them making progress with each passing year. However, no matter how hard they...
How Parents Can Work Together to Help Their Child With Their Education
Parents Working Together “When you become a parent don’t allow anything in your life that you don’t want reproduced in your children.” –Anonymous The power of education starts at home...