by Valerie Aprahamien | Jan 24, 2024 | Tip of the Week
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 with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parental consent is required...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Jan 12, 2024 | Tip of the Week
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. Parents should be aware that districts can misuse a “no-meeting...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Oct 30, 2023 | Tip of the Week
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 and educational support to keep going. I want to acknowledge,...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Sep 19, 2023 | Tip of the Week
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, you will learn how assessments/evaluations are used in the...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Sep 5, 2023 | Tip of the Week
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 disability discrimination: discrimination laws and special education laws....
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 22, 2023 | Tip of the Week
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 school district is obligated to implement exactly what is written in the...
