by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 29, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Recently, many parents have been posting about having difficulty in getting their child assessed for an IEP. The law is very clear; when you put your request in writing, the district MUST assess your child, period. However, the district can deny your request in a PWN...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 22, 2022 | Tip of the Week
I wanted to wish you a fantastic 2022-2023 school year. If you are a parent who is facing an IEP with areas of disagreement, here are some great tips to help you. What if you disagree with your child’s IEP? First off, it is your parent right to disagree. This is...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 15, 2022 | Tip of the Week
#1: When you put your request for an IEP meeting in writing, request exactly how much time you think you’ll need for the meeting. If you need an hour, request an hour. If you need an hour and a half, or 2 hours, request it and do not allow them to give you no as...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 8, 2022 | Tip of the Week
What type of Notice for an IEP Meeting Must the District Give Parents? The district must take steps to ensure that one or both parents of a child with a disability are present at each IEP Team meeting or are afforded the opportunity to participate, including notifying...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 1, 2022 | Tip of the Week
Many of you may have had or are at risk of having your school district deny your child special education because they didn’t meet the “severe discrepancy” eligibility formula. This formula is applied when determining if a child is eligible for special education and...
