Are you trying to get an IEP for autism, anxiety or ADHD? It doesn't matter, the process is the same. It's kinda weird that I have 100s of articles about IEPs, and I've never done a post on how to request an IEP. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in IEP issues and helping parents| A Day in our Shoes
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IEP Progress Monitoring and IEP Data Collection are among the most important things about an IEP. And yet tracking IEP goals is one area that| A Day in our Shoes
Inside: Take a deep dive into learning about AT Assistive Technology, and how it differs from AAC. And 15 IEP goals for assistive technology.| A Day in our Shoes
This is a concept that I really need parents to grab on to and internalize. I hope that this brings you that 'a-ha!' moment in| A Day in our Shoes
If your school district does not give your child the special education services they are supposed to, you may be able to get what is| 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
Is your head spinning at IEP meetings because of all the acronyms? Here are some of the most commonly used Disability and Special Education Acronyms.| 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
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
For me, both as a Special Education Advocate and a Parent, I find the hardest part of the IEP process to be the IEP eligibility| A Day in our Shoes
The special education referral process is all about getting your child evaluated for special education services. Once you've been through the steps and your child| A Day in our Shoes
Chester County Special Education Omigosh, if I had a nickel for every time I was asked this! Ok, this is not the answer you want| 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
Different variations of questions come up about IEP evaluations all the time. Parents are unclear about timelines, what tests to ask for and sometimes get| 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
Ask almost any Special Education Advocate, and they'll tell you that Present Levels is the most important section of the IEP. Present Levels has several| A Day in our Shoes
