by Valerie Aprahamien | May 23, 2023 | Tip of the Week
It is common for parents to feel their child’s special education program is not working. Their child may show a lack of progress, problematic behavior escalation, or just feel unheard during IEP meetings. This article focuses on the basics of IDEA, federal law, which...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Apr 18, 2023 | Tip of the Week
As an advocate who has attended more than 3,000 IEP meetings and served hundreds of clients over the past 25 years, I can tell you that obtaining an IEE by a reputable provider and holding the IEP meeting to hear the IEE findings is the most important IEP meeting you...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Apr 3, 2023 | Tip of the Week
IEP goals are the most important component of your child’s IEP and this is why. Because Goals drive the frequency and duration of the related services, and the Goals and Services drive the Placement for your child. This is essentially what’s called “The IEP...
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...
