New School Year Should Mean New IEP
New IEP As the new school year begins, our children will be entering a new grade and possibly a new school. Everything will be new: curriculum, settings, teacher, possibly new...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Parents Raising Children with Special Needs
Stephen Covey, self-help bestselling author whose books have sold in excess of 20 million copies in 40 languages, inspired me
How Can My Child Be Independent?
How Can My Child Be Independent? Independent / independence …. Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself. We usually associate...
The 4-1-1 on 504 Plans
What is a 504 Plan? How can a 504 Plan help my child? Is my child even eligible for a 504 Plan? “Section 504 is a federal law designed to...
Is ESY (Extended School Year) for My Child?
Understanding Extended School Year (ESY) How many of us have sat in an IEP meeting and discussed ESY? How many have wondered what ESY is and how would my child...
Is the IEP Individualized or Cookie-Cutter?
Is the IEP individualized or cookie-cutter? I am sure I am not alone. You are sitting at the IEP meeting and wondering if your child’s IEP is “individualized” as it...
Is It PLEP Or PLOP? for Present Level of Performance
Is It PLEP Or PLOP? for Present Level of Performance I was lost, frustrated and overwhelmed with my younger daughter’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan)! I started calling agencies for help...
Your First IEP Meeting
Your First IEP Meeting Imagine This… You walk into a room and you see at least 7 other people already sitting at a table. You are nervous. You feel like...
Progress Report- Reality Check {Tip 29 of 31}
A progress report that opened my eyes and hopefully will open yours. I don’t know about the rest of you, but, I always have felt that I never have a...
“Pre-IEP Worksheet for Parents” {Tip 27 of 31}
Be prepared for your next IEP meeting Before you go to an IEP meeting, you may wish to consider getting some general information together in order to be better prepared for...
