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 | 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 | Jul 18, 2022 | Tip of the Week
1. Some parents have a misunderstanding that a child who has an IEP cannot be disciplined, cannot receive a referral, cannot be suspended, or cannot be expelled from public school, and that is not the case. All children, even children with an IEP, have to abide by...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Aug 8, 2019 | Tip of the Week
Dress For a Business Meeting There are many things you can do to prepare for your IEP meeting to ensure a successful outcome. The tips I am going to share with you are things you won’t learn in an IEP Workshop or in an IEP informational book. I am sharing with you...
by Valerie Aprahamien | May 16, 2019 | IEP Meetings
Have you ever felt as if your IEP meeting was like a form of “psychological warfare” used to confuse and coerce you by causing you fear and emotional distress? Well I’m here to tell you that you are not crazy and you are not alone if you have this opinion! Your Local...
