When you move with an IEP, your child's special education rights transfer with them.
The new school must review the current IEP and provide comparable services without delay. Moving is stressful for every family. But moving with an IEP can feel even more overwhelming.
Parents often ask:
- Will t ...
If you're wondering whether you need an IEP advocate, you may already feel overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure what to do next.
This is where most parents start. Here are the most common questions parents ask before deciding whether to bring in an advocate.
What does an IEP advocate do?
An IEP advoca...
If you're trying to figure out how to get a 504 Plan for your child, you're in the right place.
This guide walks you through every step, from understanding what a 504 Plan is to requesting one in writing to knowing what to do if the school says no.
What is a 504 Plan?
A 504 Plan is a school supp...
Guest blog by Joanna Cheng, PPS, LEP, founder and director of Leap Center
If your child seems incredibly bright in some areas but struggles in others, you’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone.
Many parents find themselves confused when a child who can read years above grade level, or has ...
If your child is having a hard time with behavior at school, you may be getting calls, emails, or requests for an IEP meeting.
Your school may suggest an FBA in special education, also called a Functional Behavior Assessment.
If you’re like most parents, you may be wondering how an FBA can help yo...
Guest blog by Sarah Vakharia, LEP, ABSNP, and Karen Veinbergs, LEP, ABSNP, Board Certified School Neuropsychologists
Did you know Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect as many as 1 in 20 children in the United States?
That’s more common than autism and Down Syndrome combined. Yet, FASD is...
Your first IEP is overwhelming...
Hearing new IEP acronyms, meeting teachers you never knew existed, and wondering, 'What is an IEP?’ You're fearful of saying the wrong thing and desperately want to understand the IEP process.
Take a deep breath.
You don’t need to know everything before your fir...
Guest blog by Megan Pinchback, MBA, LDT, CALT, owner and founder of Dyslexia On Demand
Many families are told to “wait and see” when a child struggles with early reading skills.
But the early signs of dyslexia often appear before formal reading instruction even begins. These indicators may show u...
If your child has an IEP or you think they need one, IDEA protects them.
But many parents are never taught what IDEA actually says. Schools tell you there’s an “IEP Process”, but don’t explain what it looks like.
Here’s what you need to know. IDEA stands for the Individuals with Disabilities Educa...
Many parents feel nervous before IEP meetings start. They expect to hear long lists of what their child does “wrong” or what needs to be “fixed.”
Over time, the language becomes upsetting and discouraging. It makes you feel like your child is seen ONLY for their challenges, not for who they truly ...
Guest blog by Kristin Lombardi, MA, BCBA, and Christine Drew, PhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Special Education at Auburn University
For many families, managing or avoiding challenging behavior is a significant focus of their daily lives.
Many feel like they’re “walking on eggshells” or “waiti...
Guest blog by Natasha M. Nurse, Esq., MRM Managing Director, Partnerships & Business Operations
Picture this: In Mrs. Thompson’s fourth-grade classroom, nine-year-old Elijah often stared at his math worksheet like it was written in another language. While his peers quickly dove in, Elijah sat froze...
