How do I know if the IEP is working? Your child getting an IEP is not the final step in your IEP journey. It is only the start. It is essential for parents to stay engaged all year round. Now that the supports and services have been put in place, how can you keep your| A Day in our Shoes
I am wildly passionate about kids being toilet trained if it is a possibility. I never dreamed I would be a passionate advocate for toilet training. But here I am. Lack of toileting skills is one functional IEP skill that really carries a serious stigma for our kids. It's very ostracizing for an older child| A Day in our Shoes
Imagine this, parents. Imagine you are envisioning your child's future, and the different pieces of his/her future are trading cards. And you say, 'Ok, I| A Day in our Shoes
In the first quarter of 2020, we had no idea how much our lives were going to change. Not just for the next couple of| A Day in our Shoes
What to Ask for on your IEP 'I don't know what to ask for on my IEP!' That question comes up often in our Facebook| 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
I understand you want to be nice. You want to be the cool parent that all the teachers like. But I still think bringing donuts| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Get 25 free IEP letter templates, including my e-book 'How to Ask your IEP Team for just about Anything.' If you're in this for| A Day in our Shoes
I'm a self-professed weirdo, but I just love NOREPs. Love love love them. Early on when I first became an advocate, I only worked in| A Day in our Shoes
IEP Mom Advocates IEP Moms are just the greatest. I've found that if you talk to Mom-Advocates, who I define as being pretty well versed| A Day in our Shoes
Draft IEP Timelines 'Well, Mrs. Lightner, we are not going to be making any changes to this IEP today. Oh lordy. Do I remember that| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: It's best practice, but not required, to have an IEP Meeting Agenda. Here are some samples and templates for IEP Meeting Agendas for you| A Day in our Shoes
How long is an IEP meeting? How long should an IEP meeting be? How long do IEP meetings last? There's an easy and short answer| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Your first IEP meeting, or even your 10th IEP meeting, can be stressful and scary. Here is what to expect at an IEP meeting.| A Day in our Shoes
Since 2010, I have attended hundreds of IEP meetings and met with hundreds of families. And, with the large online message boards, the other admins| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Learn the child's role at an IEP meeting, and why they should work toward full participation and even running their IEP meeting. Should my| 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
Inside: Learn how to STOP STRESSING out over IEP meetings, and be your child's best advocate. A Special Education Advocate who has attended hundreds of| A Day in our Shoes
Is it any wonder that Moms cry at IEP Meetings? Pretend I've invited you to your child's school for a meeting. And this meeting will| A Day in our Shoes