Category: Special Education

Does your child participate in a counseling or social skills group at school? Maybe they have a speech therapist they work with once a week? Or perhaps they have a 1:1 aide in the classroom? These are called related services in an IEP — services and specialized supports that a child needs to meet their …

Most parents send their kids off to school every day hoping that they’re having fun, making friends, and learning. For our kids, this may involve some extra steps to ensure they have access to every aspect of the school experience. The IEP process allows us to eliminate barriers to full participation in school — whether …

When you have a child with an IEP, goal setting is going to be an essential (not to mention nerve-wracking) part of the process. We’ve all been there — staring down the list of goals in our kid’s IEP, wondering if they’re good, bad, or just a hot mess. Whether they’re academic, behavioral, functional, social, …

Learn about LRE, inclusion, and common myths You and your IEP team have discussed all the services your child needs in school, from therapies to aides to assistive technology, and more. What comes next? Where these services will be provided. In an IEP, this is called placement, and it comes hand-in-hand with the least restrictive …

For many families and students, the IEP assessment process can make it feel like their whole existence is being tested by someone who might not understand how they think and learn. However, a thorough assessment of your child is the key to creating a strong IEP that accurately reflects their goals, strengths, and areas of …

Here’s what to know about making the leap Transitions, big leaps, rites of passage — call it what you will, there’s no denying that these huge milestones in our kids’ lives can feel both exciting and terrifying for everyone involved. Whether your child is moving from preschool to kindergarten, or to middle, high school, or …

Tips, checklists, & parent stories to help you feel confident for your child’s next IEP meeting! IEPs help hold schools accountable for protecting our kids’ rights to a free, appropriate public education. Your child’s IEP will contain all their goals, accommodations, and services for the school year. It’s understandable to feel intimidated by one (or …