What is an FBA in Special Education? Is it part of an IEP?
A Parents' Guide to Functional Behavior Assessments FBAs in Education, Behavior Plans, and more; including how and when to request an FBA.| A Day in our Shoes
A Parents' Guide to Functional Behavior Assessments FBAs in Education, Behavior Plans, and more; including how and when to request an FBA.| A Day in our Shoes
I know, we complain too much. What can I say, it's a complaints-based system. One of the remedies that parents have in special education is| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Behavior Plans: Not Working This is coming up more frequently in the Facebook group. Your child had an FBA, they have a behavior plan| A Day in our Shoes
The special education referral process is all about getting your child evaluated for special education services. Once you've been through the steps and your child| A Day in our Shoes
I looked at the mom/client sitting next to me at truancy court and gave her hand a squeeze. She looked up and gave me a| A Day in our Shoes
Video cameras are everywhere these days, including inside our schools. I often get inquiries from parents asking about their rights, and whether or not they| A Day in our Shoes
'Every child deserves to be treated with dignity, be free from abuse, and treated as a unique individual with individual needs, strengths and circumstances. US| A Day in our Shoes
FBAs and Behavior Plans FBAs and Behavior Plans are a common component of IEPs. And, after 12 years of advocacy, I'm seeing the same issues| 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
Can a student refuse an IEP or can a parent refuse special education? It's weird to me, because as an advocate, I've spent over a| A Day in our Shoes
When does an IEP end? How do you end an IEP? What is the IEP age range?I know what you're thinking. '21!' is what you| A Day in our Shoes
As parents, we want our children to succeed in every aspect of their lives. We enroll them in the best schools, provide them with various| A Day in our Shoes
What to know about getting a 1:1 aide or para on your child's IEP. From what qualifies a child for a 1:1 aide to getting| 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
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
IEE stands for Independent Education Evaluation. It is a provision of IDEA, listed in the Parents' Rights Booklet, or Procedural Safeguards. This will explain what an IEE is, how to obtain one, who pays for the IEE and what happens with the Evaluation Report from an Independent Evaluator. Last week I had a phone chat| A Day in our Shoes
