What is RTI at school? Who determines what RTI looks like for a kid? Can a parent refuse RTI? So, before you read this and say, 'Hmph, you're so negative! Not all schools do this!' let me save you the time and email. What's the difference between RTI and MTSS? RTI is an abused system.| A Day in our Shoes
You’ve done the hard part...you put your request for IEP evaluations in writing. That single step starts the clock ticking. But now what? What happens between sending the request and sitting down at an IEP meeting? This is where a lot of parents feel left in the dark. Schools aren’t always great at explaining timelines| A Day in our Shoes
Now that quarantine is over, many school districts are still providing many evaluations and support virtually. Here's what parents need to know.| A Day in our Shoes
'That's a Child Find issue.You need to report them for Child Find!' If your child has an IEP, chances are you have heard these phrases.| A Day in our Shoes
For me, both as a Special Education Advocate and a Parent, I find the hardest part of the IEP process to be the IEP eligibility| A Day in our Shoes
Ok, so here we go. I used to have IEP reevaluation information in my post about IEP evaluations. But, I've since decided that IEP re-evaluations| A Day in our Shoes
Everything you need for Reading and Reading Comprehension and your IEP: IEP goals, strategies, evaluations, and more.| A Day in our Shoes
Different variations of questions come up about IEP evaluations all the time. Parents are unclear about timelines, what tests to ask for and sometimes get| A Day in our Shoes
Sometimes I encounter a passionate-yet-uninformed parent who exclaims, 'I'm just going to sue the school!' Well, it doesn't really work that way and you can't| A Day in our Shoes
Requesting evaluations is the first—and most important—step in the IEP process. Put it in writing, be specific, and keep a copy for your records. That one letter starts the clock and puts the responsibility on the school to act.| A Day in our Shoes
