Wondering what's so special about special needs education? Here's what really makes it different from general ed—and why 'special' might not be the best word after all. Learn the facts, see a side-by-side comparison, and find out what special education is (and isn’t).| A Day in our Shoes
You know that moment when you realize your kid has been “getting support” for months (or years), and still can’t decode a simple word or solve a basic math problem? Yeah. That. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from parents. You go to all the meetings, you ask the questions, and they| A Day in our Shoes
If you have a struggling reader, it's likely that you can see how they are working so hard to read. But, in asking for IEP evaluations, or other services like Lindamood-Bell, you may not know the subsets of skills involved in reading. Many parents understand reading comprehension. It's comprehending what you've read. But, many parents| A Day in our Shoes
If you’re a parent navigating the IEP process, you’ve likely come across the term Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Understanding what SDI is—and how it differs from accommodations—is critical to ensuring your child gets the support they need in school. This post will provide a brief overview of SDI, explain why SDI doesn’t appear on 504| A Day in our Shoes
Welcome to the IEP Interventions Bank. This resource was built with one purpose: to help you find actual, usable ideas that support struggling students. Whether you’re a parent trying to figure out what to ask for, or a teacher trying to better meet a student’s needs—it’s all here. This list does include accommodations and I| A Day in our Shoes
Special Education Accommodations, Modifications and Supports/Services: All three of those are a huge concern for parents. I know this because it's often one of the first sections you turn to when you are handed a new draft IEP. But what are accommodations versus modifications? Do you know? You should! Not knowing could cost your child| A Day in our Shoes
Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach that actually understands students aren’t all wired the same. It recognizes that learners have different styles, strengths, challenges, background knowledge, and interests and it insists that teaching respond to that. The goal? To give every student a fair chance to learn in a way that works for them. This| A Day in our Shoes
Let’s just say it: special education wouldn’t function without paraprofessionals. Paras, aides, instructional assistants, whatever your district calls them, these folks are the backbone of our inclusive classrooms. And if your child has an IEP, there's a solid chance a para is one of the most important people in their school day. So let’s talk| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Browse, print, and use this comprehensive list of 504 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.| A Day in our Shoes
If you’ve been hearing the term 504 plan and wondering what it is, how it works, or if your child might need one, you’re not alone. A 504 plan is one of the most misunderstood tools in education. Has your child been recently offered a 504 plan, or you've been told that they need one?| A Day in our Shoes
Ask almost any Special Education Advocate, and they'll tell you that Present Levels is the most important section of the IEP. Present Levels has several| A Day in our Shoes
The Ultimate IEP Goal Bank! A free list of IEP Goals and IEP Objectives separated by category or area of need; includes a PDF of IEP goals.| A Day in our Shoes
