When students qualify to receive special education services, most of these services center around the child’s education. However, they encompass much more than their learning. They often provide holistic support for children with disabilities – called related...
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Report: Call for ASL education causes a divide
One of the services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is early intervention. Early intervention aims to provide support and services to children with disabilities before they reach school age. In addition to preparing children for...
What do the short-term objectives in your child’s IEP mean?
When your child obtains an individualized education plan (IEP), they will have particular goals they must achieve. Every student has goals, whether they receive special education services or not. However, we have discussed in previous blog posts how the annual goals...
Getting ready for summer? What to consider.
The school year is drawing to a close and summer is just around the corner. As we discussed in a previous blog post, students with disabilities may qualify for extended school year services (ESY) during the summer months. Extended services can be helpful for students...
Does my child have a say in their IEP?
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....
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...
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...
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...