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When a student in California is determined to be eligible to receive special education services, they will receive an independent education plan (IEP). Parents will work with teachers and other school staff to create this plan, which will inform and guide the...
As we have discussed in previous blog posts, independent education plans (IEPs) rely on individualized goals to help children learn. However, children with disabilities may also qualify for a 504 plan. Those plans provide accommodations, but they implement goals as...
If your child qualifies to receive early intervention services, it could help them obtain critical support to assist with growth and development. Those who qualify for early intervention services can receive an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). What should...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...