You met, you documented, you collected data and have an IEP that you feel hopeful about. Then, it's not being followed. It's a common parent complaint. Your school, teacher or IEP team is not following the IEP. In non-compliance. Whatever the reason, your IEP is not being followed. Here are some steps that you can take| A Day in our Shoes
Can you Suspend a Student with an IEP? It happened again. You were at work, in the middle of...working. And the phone rings again. You| A Day in our Shoes
Can students be excluded from field trips for behavior? Imagine this--your school is planning a field trip. But, they call you and say 'Oh, I'm| A Day in our Shoes
Does your child keep getting sent home from school? Is the school constantly calling you to come pick them up due to behaviors? That's an| A Day in our Shoes
One concept or behavior that you may be exposed to as an IEP parent is elopement. Unfortunately, I am not talking about the fun kind| A Day in our Shoes
During the summer of 2020, after the unfortunate incident with George Floyd and his murder, I was motivated to use my platform to try and| 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
If your child has negative behaviors at school, they should receive an FBA and a Behavior Plan. Here are behavior goal ideas for your IEP.| A Day in our Shoes
So the other day, on social media of course, one of my advocate friends got into a debate with someone on active ignoring. I didn't| A Day in our Shoes
If parents (and teachers!) have a better understanding of the four functions of behavior, the history behind the philosophy, and the many flaws, you can| A Day in our Shoes
Many parents and caregivers struggle to manage aggressive behavior in children. These are the situations that can deteriorate a situation quickly--because many schools have zero| 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
'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
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
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