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October 5, 2019
When you think of your child’s Individualized Education Plan, commonly called an IEP, you most likely think of the academic goals listed on it. While school […]
September 28, 2019
For the special education student, frequent communication between parents and teachers is critical to continued success in school. Communication can answer important questions, solve critical problems, […]
September 23, 2019
An evaluation can be a stress-free experience if you know what to expect and understand why your child needs an evaluation. Plus, if you are prepared […]
September 14, 2019
It can be easy to tell yourself that once your child is in school for the day, the teachers will take care of everything that needs […]
January 19, 2018
Many parents feel as though they have no say over their child’s IEP. While they are invited to IEP meetings, they often feel powerless to effect […]
January 12, 2018
So much emphasis is often placed on special education students to succeed academically in school. This is certainly important because good grades are a huge part […]
January 5, 2018
As a parent of a special needs child, you may have avoided disputing an Individualized Educational Plan simply because you were concerned that your child would […]
December 22, 2017
The first step in getting a child approved for special education services in the local school district is to go through a thorough assessment. This is […]
December 18, 2017
Parents with children who receive special education services from the local school district may be used to having to fight school district officials to get the […]
December 11, 2017
Racial disparity has become a growing talking point across the country in relation to numerous matters, including police protection, litigation, and education. Special education is no […]
December 4, 2017
While the number of special education teachers across the country may not be making major news broadcasts, those directly involved in this field are uncomfortably aware […]
November 24, 2017
There has been much discussion in recent years about the advent of Common Core curricula in public schools and how well students learn under it. Common […]
November 17, 2017
Dealing with a new teacher can be rough for any child but is even harder for a special education child. These children often struggle with insecurities […]
November 10, 2017
Parents of special education students often have a difficult task before them as they determine how their children should be educated. Frequently, public school is used, […]