Let’s talk about what I call “uncensored advocacy” which means, being a professional advocate doesn’t limit what I can say or can’t say about the school district, and I don’t believe that I must be politically correct to still be considered as a respected advocate....
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...
I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of parents of special needs children for 25 years to assist in the development and provision of an appropriate special education program. I am also a parent of a 31-year-old daughter with a diagnosis of autism and...
Utilizing your right to demand a Prior Written Notice (PWN) is huge when used properly and not enough parents use it or are aware of what it is. When you make a request in writing or at an IEP meeting, they can’t just say “no.” They are required to provide you with a...
Transition planning is written into the very purpose of IDEA… “To ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them, a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs...
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