Parents Prevailed – Episode 4
In this week’s episode of “Parents Prevailed”, I’m going to talk about a student in the Corona-Norco Unified School District in California. This student was found eligible for an IEP under the...
Parents Prevailed – Episode 3
In this week’s article, “Parents Prevailed” Episode 3, I’m going to talk about a student who attends High School in the Riverside Unified School District. He has an above-average IQ, and with my...
Parents Prevailed – Episode 2
This week on Parents Prevailed Episode #2, I’m going to talk about a case in which I was able to have the district award the student a behavior aide, supervised by a BCBA and increase goals and...
Parents Prevailed – Episode 1
I’m starting a new blog series to talk about all the successful wins we’ve gained for parents of children on an IEP. A while ago I wrote on my Facebook page and talked about a case I had in which...
Parent Signature, what does it mean?
There’s a lot of confusion regarding parent signature on the IEP. Depending upon what state you reside makes all the difference in the power of your consent to the IEP. According to the Individuals...
The IEP No-Meeting Amendment – When is it appropriate and when it isn’t
In the IEP process, there are many times that a change or amendment to an IEP would not require an IEP team meeting. However, parents should understand when it is appropriate and when it is not....
The extraordinary burden on moms of a child on an IEP
On all my posts and articles that I write as an advocate, my closing salutation is consistently, “Cheering you on always!” Why? Because I want to be your biggest cheerleader. To offer you emotional...
Why are assessments so important?
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably have heard me talk about the crucial role that evaluations play in the development of your child’s special education program. In this article,...
Hold your district accountable for discrimination
Did you know that every child on an IEP or 504 is protected against disability-based discrimination, retaliation, and bullying? There are two categories of law that protect your child against...
Creating a legal paper trail
Why is it necessary for parents to learn how to create a legal paper trail? Because the IEP is a legal process, it is founded upon documentation. The IEP is a legally binding contract, and the...