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 wanted her daughter to consult a speech therapist, and the conversation would be hard.

As a grandparent, it’s natural to worry about your grandkids. A grandparent’s unique perspective, experience, and intuit...

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 compli...

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 IEP coach all along!

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