The team involved in creating the independent education plan (IEP) often involves people who play critical roles in your child’s education. It can include you as a parent, your child’s classroom teacher, a special education teacher and even healthcare professionals....
Every Child Deserves A Meaningful Education
Year: 2022
Parents: Your consent matters in the IEP process
As a parent of a child with a disability, you play an important role. You are their advocate, but you are also an essential part of the team that creates and implements the individual education plan (IEP). Schools cannot move forward with an IEP or special education...
What is the chance of a dual diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD?
It is not uncommon for disabilities or other conditions to co-exist, and some research highlights a particularly high chance of someone having a dual diagnosis of both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia. How common is a dual diagnosis?...
Critical tips for parents to communicate with schools
There is almost always some level of communication between parents and their child's school; however, this level often increases if your child has an independent education plan (IEP) or receives special education services. It can be stressful to maintain an effective,...
Modifications v. accommodations: What to know
The goal of an independent education plan (IEP) is to help children with disabilities learn and succeed in school. The different strategies outlined in the IEP often include modifications and accommodations that meet the child’s individual needs. Although the terms...
My child was diagnosed with OCD. What happens at school?
OCD is a complex, multifaceted disorder that can affect individuals mentally, emotionally and physically. If your child has OCD, you may know just how debilitating it can be. This might lead you to wonder: can you obtain accommodations and services for your child in...
What is Child Find?
What is "Child Find"? Child Find is a legal requirement that places responsibility on schools to: Actively look for and identify children who may have learning disabilities or require special education, and Evaluate those children according to state law. These...
Will there be dyslexia screening for all students?
Learning to read is a major step for students in elementary school. It can often be difficult for young minds to learn the mechanics and rules of language. However, in some cases, those challenges increase if children have dyslexia. Sometimes, a child’s struggles with...
Are your child’s IEP goals effective?
Independent Education Plans contain goals that each student will focus on achieving during the school year. The IEP team will create the child’s goals based on their individual needs. As a part of the IEP team, parents should also understand the essential aspects of...
What to know about assessment plans
The first step to getting a child enrolled in special education or obtaining an independent education plan (IEP) is to obtain an evaluation. However, requesting an evaluation is only the beginning of the process. As we have discussed in previous blog posts, the entire...