Bullying at school. I hate it. It's gross and happens everywhere-on the bus, at school. My standard disclaimer is that I am not an attorney,| A Day in our Shoes
Confused about 504 Plans and IEPs? Discover the key differences and similarities between these education plans to find the best support for your child.| A Day in our Shoes
I never realized how much misinformation there is surrounding asking for an IEP meeting. Who can request an IEP meeting? How do you request an| A Day in our Shoes
Any IEP team member will tell you--IEP meetings are a big deal. Trying to gather 5 or 10 people with various schedules is challenging. But,| 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
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
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
Email. How did we live without it? IEPs are relatively new, not even 50 years old. Obviously, e-mail is even newer. And, as technology changes,| A Day in our Shoes
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Speaking to you as a parent, I hope that you never have to know what a Manifestation Determination is. Or that you never have to| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: How long does the school have to respond to an IEP meeting request? And, what are the guidelines for an emergency IEP meeting? All| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: After the IEP meeting, here is what to expect. Including the after IEP meeting email, and when you should receive the final IEP. It| A Day in our Shoes
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in getting our kids' needs met, we forget to address a Student's Strengths. What are your child's strengths? Grabe| 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
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
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