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
How long is a benchmark goal on an IEP? And what is the difference between IEP goal benchmarks and IEP goal objectives?| A Day in our Shoes
What is LRE Least Restrictive Environment? Students must be educated in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent possible, and cannot use budget issues as an excuse not to do it. From Ed.Gov/IDEA Have you heard of LRE or the Least Restrictive Environment continuum? Many parents are unaware of this right or principle of| A Day in our Shoes
IEP in College? No, there are no IEPs in college. That's a statement of fear that I hear from a lot of parents. And, it's true. There are no IEPs in college. The following is a guest post from my friend Lynn. You may recognize her from the Facebook group. Her son, who has autism,| A Day in our Shoes
Approximately 56% of all public schools in the United States qualify as Title I schools, according to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This equates to around 67,000 schools nationwide. Title I schools are those with high percentages of students from low-income families, making them eligible for additional federal funding aimed| 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
Uncovering the Two Types of IEP Violations: Are Your Child's Rights Being Upheld?| A Day in our Shoes
A few weeks ago, Michelle wrote a post about IEP Progress Monitoring. In that post, she references 'collecting IEP data' several times. And, in our| 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
I have a friend and there are 18 school staff people at her IEP meetings. I've mentioned many times before how large Kevin's IEP team| A Day in our Shoes
Study skills are some of the highest and most complex of all the executive functions. Depending on the child's grade and expectations, they will be| A Day in our Shoes
What are IEP Related Services? According to IDEA, these are the related services in Special Education. audiology counseling services early identification family training-counseling and home| 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
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
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
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
What is a Paraprofessional? Understand hiring requirements, salary and what they can offer your child.| 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
One common method of parent-teacher communication is the use of a daily home to school communication log. My son has used one pretty much since| 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
What does IDEA say about required members of an IEP team? And what are their roles and responsibilities? All explained by an Special Education Advocate.| 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
I was waiting in the lobby. Mom pulled into the parking lot, made her way towards me. 'I'm so nervous!' she whispered. 'Don't be. We got this.' And we did. My mind drifted to other parents in our group who often express similar sentiments before a meeting. And then walking back towards the room for| A Day in our Shoes