“How often should I receive an IEP progress report?” sounds like one of those IEP questions that should have a simple answer. And, like most things with IEPs, it sort of does. Most parents are used to ...

Natural disasters are one of those science topics that kids tend to have questions about before you even start teaching. How does a tornado form? Can an earthquake happen here? What’s the difference ...

Clouds are one of those science topics that are conveniently available pretty much everywhere. No special equipment or trip to the science museum. No supplies you forgot to buy even though they’re ...

Patterns are one of those early math skills that can look deceptively simple. Cow, pig, cow, pig. What comes next? Because recognizing an AB pattern is just the beginning. Kids eventually need to ...

Behavior IEP goals can be tricky because behavior itself usually isn’t the whole problem. If a child is hitting, refusing work, leaving the classroom or shutting down, simply writing a goal that says ...

Social skills questions can help kids practice starting conversations, sharing ideas, learning about others, and handling everyday social situations. Below are social skills questions and conversation ...

A student has a rough moment at school. Maybe they yelled or they refused to do the work. Or maybe even left the classroom. And then out comes the behavior reflection sheet from your stash of ...

IEP guidance and resources, and advocacy-informed tools to support stronger IEPs and better outcomes for students. Created from years of real-world experience in IEP and 504 meetings.

IEP guidance and resources, and advocacy-informed tools to support stronger IEPs and better outcomes for students. Created from years of real-world experience in IEP and 504 meetings.

If you’re trying to figure out what IEP testing your child actually needs, you’re not alone. Parents ask me all the time: What IEP evaluations should I request? How do I know if the school’s IEP ...

If you think your child might need an IEP, the very first step is requesting evaluations. And here’s the part schools don’t always emphasize: you don’t ask for an IEP, you ask for evaluations. That ...

This question has been coming up more often again, especially in parent forums and advocacy groups. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person schooling wasn’t possible, many schools turned to ...