by Valerie Aprahamien | Sep 12, 2022 | Tip of the Week
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 to teach a dysgraphic child. You can see the signs of a dysgraphic...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Sep 5, 2022 | Tip of the Week
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 team or a PWN denial from the school district. School staff...
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...
