In my online advocacy training, I do live Q&A sessions on zoom. During a recent session, one of the parents asked, 'Well, isn't that what| A Day in our Shoes
Many parents, as they learn the IEP process, begin to understand that IDEA is the main law that defines IEPs and special education. Of course,| A Day in our Shoes
Read thoughts and insight from disabled people on how they feel about being referred to as 'special needs.' It's ok to say 'disabled.'| A Day in our Shoes
As a result of having this website, I have come into contact with thousands of IEP parents. And, at least once a month, I answer| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Laws and Regulations Several years ago, I was at a fundraiser. It was for an agency that assists disabled people. So, naturally, they had| A Day in our Shoes
Should you move to a more IEP friendly school district? It's not a very popular trend, but this does happen occasionally. Families who move from| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Attorney For many families, there comes a time in your IEP journey that you and the school reach an impasse. You've gone back and| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Private schools can provide special education but are not required to provide FAPE. It gets complicated, so read on to fully understand your rights| A Day in our Shoes
Not only is IEP placement one of the most debated topics among parents, it's also one of the most contentious issues you will have with| 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
We all know the dread and frustration that can accompany IEP meetings. You're armed with data, observations, and a passionate desire to get your child| A Day in our Shoes
I have to open this post with a shout-out to blog reader Mike T. He emailed me a link to this post, and the printable| 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