by Valerie Aprahamien | Apr 9, 2020 | Featured, IEP Meetings, Tip of the Week
Listen to Lisa Sasevich and Valerie Aprahamian chat about Valerie’s Journey and how she knew her daughter was meant for more! “Ever notice that many of our biggest gifts come wrapped in very unattractive packages? Or they show up in our life feeling...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Nov 13, 2019 | IEP Meetings, Tip of the Week
When parents begin to work with me, one of the first things I teach them is how to begin to step into their role as an equal IEP team participant. Most parents don’t know that IDEA endows them the right to be involved in all aspects of the development of their child’s...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 15, 2019 | IEP Meetings, Tip of the Week
Tape Record Your IEP Meeting Parents always have the right to tape record your IEP meeting. To do so, parents are required to provide a “Notice to Tape” 24 hours prior to the IEP. The notice simply states, “Please be advised, I plan to tape record my child’s IEP...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 1, 2019 | IEP Meetings
Become An Expert On Your Child’s Disability Do you know your child’s educational eligibility for your child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan)? When parents come to me for help with their child’s IEP, the first question I ask them is “What is your child’s IEP...
by Valerie Aprahamien | May 21, 2019 | IEP Meetings
Many parents believe that they must sign the IEP at the conclusion of your IEP meeting. This is simply not true. It is a parents right to take home the IEP and read it when you are not pressured by team members standing over you waiting for you to sign. It will not...
by Valerie Aprahamien | May 17, 2019 | IEP Meetings, Tip of the Week
Would you like to be the “coach” of your IEP team? This is the most important role a parent can step into as an advocate for their child. Parents are responsible to drive their child’s IEP team. I say over and over, “The district is not going to give you everything...
