Active parent and teacher participation in the IEP process is critical for student success. Because the heart and soul of any IEP is really the goal, I’ve put together a…
I know that sometimes the holiday season can be challenging for children with special needs and their families. That's why I've put together a few quick reminders to help make…
The start of the school year can bring with it so many mixed feelings for parents. Having the kids home, without the structure of school can be challenging (to say…
One of the things that continues to surprise and disappoint me is how much misinformation there is on the internet and parent sites about what an successful IEP is and…
Today I sat in an elementary school gym and watched a group of kids finish up their elementary school years and head into middle school. There were the usual speeches…
Does the idea of helping to create an IEP overwhelm you and leave you feeling like you don't have anything to offer to the team? Do you end up leaving…
When I work with families, one of the most common questions I hear is, “what is an IEP meeting and what should I expect?” I think as professionals, we forget…
There is so much about special education that can be confusing and overwhelming. Special education eligibility is an area that I often see parents getting misinformed which makes things even…
Navigating the world of special education can be tricky. Even trickier, though, is when you need to find an expert in special education that you can trust to do what's…
