teaching
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What Makes a Good IFSP/IEP/CMH Adult Plan Goal?
Bad, Okay, Good & Best Examples of Measurable Goals If you’ve been involved with special-needs services for any length of time, you’ve probably encountered a few different plans. There might be an IFSP when your child is little. Then comes the IEP once they enter special education. And eventually, depending on the person’s needs and… Continue reading
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The First Few Weeks of School: Common Special Education Problems Parents Should Watch For
The school year has started. Everyone has new shoes, new backpacks, new teachers, new schedules… And somewhere in the building, a special education parent is thinking: “Okay. Let’s see how this goes.” Because the first few weeks of school can be exciting. They can also be chaotic. For students receiving special education services, the beginning… Continue reading
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IEP vs. 504: The Terms Parents Need to Know — and What to Do When the Plan Isn’t Followed
If your child has an IEP or a 504 Plan, you have probably been handed a mountain of paperwork containing enough acronyms to make your head spin. IDEA. IEP. FAPE. LRE. FBA. BIP. IEE. And then someone says, “We’ll put that in the PWN.” You smile and nod while thinking, What exactly did you just… Continue reading
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IEPs: A Deep Dive Into Goals, Services, Accommodations, and What Parents Should Know
If your child has an IEP, you’ve probably received a document that contains enough acronyms, educational terminology, numbers, percentages, and legal language to make your head spin. And then someone hands it to you and says: “Let us know if you have any questions.” Um…I have approximately 47 questions. Let’s start with the most important… Continue reading
