“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...
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Special Education & Disability Acronyms / Abbreviations {Tip 23 of 31}
Special Education has a language of its own As you participate in your child’s special education process, you may feel that everyone has started speaking in a foreign language...
How to Quickly Explain Your Child to a Teacher {Tip 18 of 31}
A Teacher’s Cheat Sheet about My Child {Tip18-31} Helping teachers help your child A two-sided page can give educators and therapists a quick reference to understand your child’s disability and...
ADVICE NEEDED! After School Bus Transportation
Real Moms Sharing Their Experiences and Advice Please be advised that the information that is shared on this page is for general knowledge and information from parents and (some) professionals....
Beyond the IEP Team: 6 Tips for Parent Participation at School
Parent Participation at School When you have a child with a disability, you’re often very involved with his education. You spend time on the phone with teachers, you’re an active...
ADVICE NEEDED! School Para Is Not Helping Student in Classes
Real Moms Sharing Their Experiences and Advice Please be advised that the information that is shared on this page is for general knowledge and information from parents and (some) professionals....
Whether it’s Your First IEP or You’re a Pro: 10 things to Cover at the Meeting
For some schools, spring is Individualized Education Program (IEP) season. Whether you’re sitting down with the team for your first IEP meeting or your fifth, it’s always good to have...
Independence + Security Balance: Balancing Independence with Security Guardianship and Its Alternatives
Balancing Independence In most states, there’s a presumption that individuals over the age of 18 are legally competent, regardless of any disabilities they may have. If no action is taken...
Know Your Rights in the IEP Process: What Do those Procedural Safeguards Really Mean?
If you’ve ever been to an IEP meeting, you’ve (hopefully) received a copy of your rights and procedural safeguards. In fact, if you’re an old pro at IEP meetings, you...
Keep It Simple Apps For Organization
What’s Appening? Keep It Simple Apps For Organization The New Year brings with it a fresh start and mantras about getting organized, de-cluttering and resolving to be more efficient. While...
