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...

Cathy was worried about her grandson. He was almost three, and his speech was limited. She knew the conversation with her daughter would be hard.

As a grandparent, it’s natural to worry about your grandkids. A grandparent’s unique perspective, experience, and intuition help you recognize when some...

You want the best for your student or child’s education. This couldn’t be more important when they have a disability.

Enter two of the most frequently used and least understood tools: accommodation and modification. Let’s define them and what they look like, as well as prompting and cueing. Then, f...

Feeling lost in the IEP Maze? Discover how to secure the right help for your child.

The journey to secure your child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can feel overwhelming!

You're not alone. Let's simplify it together. Explore the signs your child might need an IEP when requesting testing and...

It’s no secret that IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings can be stressful and time-consuming for everyone on the team.

Parents don't feel heard; special education assessments only focus on standardized tests, while schools and parents sift through reports and IEP documents filled with comp...

How did I become a special education advocate?

It’s been quite a journey to get to this point in my career. After 20 years of working in schools, I wanted to do things differently. It finally dawned on me that I've been an advocate all along!

Let me show you WHERE I’ve been and what I learned alon...