I have a friend and there are 18 school staff people at her IEP meetings. I've mentioned many times before how large Kevin's IEP team| A Day in our Shoes
How many times have you heard phrases like these, at IEP meetings, when you've suggested something? I don't think he/she needs that. Why don't we| 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
'Make sure you cry at the IEP meeting, it shows them how passionate you are about your child!' I still cringe when I think about| A Day in our Shoes
I'd be willing to be my house and my car that 99% of all IEP parents have experienced the 'Let's just wait and see.' It's| A Day in our Shoes
You're sitting in your IEP meeting. Things seem to be going well. Everyone is pleasant and there's a constructive conversation. But your gut is telling| A Day in our Shoes
I receive a surprising amount of criticism for catering to women on this blog. Or, writing about them and to them. Sure, much of it| A Day in our Shoes
Looking for that perfect meme to describe how you feel about IEPs and IEP meetings? Here you go--everything from Hey Girl to Escape Room to| A Day in our Shoes
Does your IEP team call you 'Mom' at IEP meetings? Are you comfortable with that? Let's explore the pros and cons to this common gesture,| A Day in our Shoes
Who or what is the LEA in Special Education? What does it stand for? Can I exclude them from my IEP meeting?| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: When you hate having an IEP it can be tough to stay positive. Here are tips for staying positive, even when dealing with unprofessional| A Day in our Shoes
I'm going to wag my finger at you--from this day forward, you do a Parent Concerns Letter for your IEP. Every.single.time. No more 'Well I| A Day in our Shoes
SLD Specific Learning Disability is one of the IDEA eligibility categories. Here's what you need to know about characteristics of SLD, examples and definitions.| A Day in our Shoes
I was waiting in the lobby. Mom pulled into the parking lot, made her way towards me. 'I'm so nervous!' she whispered. 'Don't be. We got this.' And we did. My mind drifted to other parents in our group who often express similar sentiments before a meeting. And then walking back towards the room for| A Day in our Shoes
I remember the first time I was gaslighted at an IEP meeting. It probably wasn't the first time, but it was the first time that I remember. I was working in a local district, and I had been there a lot. This particular district had a horrible reputation regarding discipline issues, particularly with minorities and| A Day in our Shoes