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...
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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...
How can my child obtain an ASL interpreter in class?
Communication in any of its forms is essential in education. However, not all students communicate the same. It is common for students with deafness or hearing loss to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). You may communicate with your child using ASL at...
When will my child receive their related services?
An independent education plan (IEP) outlines the services students with disabilities need in order to learn. However, IEPs can also cover supportive services related to your child’s education. Related services are often essential to your child’s education. They are...
Independent studies causing concerns for students with disabilities
With schools all across California back in session and in person, districts have provided alternative options for many students with disabilities. One of these options is independent study, which provides students with a unique opportunity to learn and complete their...
3 reasons to prepare for IEP transition planning early
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) provide essential services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. However, students only have IEPs from elementary school to high school (or age 22 if they are not diploma bound). What happens after they graduate?...
Can my child participate in after-school activities?
Classes are not the only critical aspect of your child’s education. The activities offered through school also play a significant role in their lives. These activities are fun, but they are also important. They foster social development. And students with disabilities...
ADHD frequently goes undiagnosed in girls
The CDC reported in 2016 that nearly 6.1 million students have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As many parents know, ADHD is different for each student. Some students might need an independent education plan (IEP) or other accommodations to succeed...
Could IEPs carry over to college? New bill considers the question.
In a recent blog post, we discussed how ACT, a test many students take to get into college, is implementing changes to allow students to have the same test-taking accommodations they have in their independent education plans (IEP). This is a significant step forward...