A Parent's Guide to IEP Mediation (written by an advocate!)
Mediation, meee--deee-aayyy-shun! I'm singing that in the Cat in the Hat tune. Have you seen that episode where he sings about hibernation? Well, that's what| A Day in our Shoes
Mediation, meee--deee-aayyy-shun! I'm singing that in the Cat in the Hat tune. Have you seen that episode where he sings about hibernation? Well, that's what| A Day in our Shoes
If your child has an IEP, you undoubtedly are surrounded by special education acronyms all the time. One of the more frequently used acronyms is| 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
Sometimes I encounter a passionate-yet-uninformed parent who exclaims, 'I'm just going to sue the school!' Well, it doesn't really work that way and you can't| 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
It's no secret that many kids with disabilities struggle socially and struggle to build and maintain friendships. When Brian tells me stories of kids at| A Day in our Shoes
Specially Designed Instruction—often shortened to SDI—might sound like a dry, technical phrase, but it’s actually one of my favorite parts of the IEP to talk about. The name itself can feel intimidating or confusing, yet it’s one of the most important sections of the entire document. Here’s why: SDI is your child’s special education. It’s| 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
