Why do school staff lie?
Do all school staff lie? No, of course not. Not all school staff lie. I am not accusing every person working for the school district. There are honest people in every profession as well as the...
Know Your Parent Rights
Knowing your parent rights can be a game-changer when it comes to successful IEP outcomes. When parents don’t have a clue how to protect their rights and the rights of their child, the school will...
Why school districts are not held accountable to enforce IDEA
Congress created three mechanisms to enforce IDEA. Conversely, since the onset of the IDEA in 1997, all three mechanisms have proven to be insufficient. Across the country, special education...
Problem Behavior, What Should I Do?
Maladaptive and problem behaviors are common for many children on an IEP. Most parents are at a loss when it comes to knowing what to do to help their child. Positive Behavior Intervention is always...
Why is it so difficult for parents to advocate successfully for their child?
The first problem with parental advocacy is that many parents do not know their rights under the IDEA and do not know that they can challenge decisions that are made by the IEP team. Under the IDEA,...
The importance of data collection 📈
Data collection is mandatory for tracking behaviors and skills to understand and monitor the progress of a student. Progress monitoring is a scientifically based practice used to assess a child's...
Do you think your child has dysgraphia?
Teaching a child with dysgraphia can be complicated, especially because so few resources exist and educators are not supported or trained to know what strategies and teaching modalities are required...
How to get an aide for your child
When parents request a "one-to-one" aide or paraprofessional for their child with a disability, they are often left frustrated and lost in knowing how to disagree with the argument made by the IEP...
How to get your child assessed for an IEP
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...
Here we go with a new school year!
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...