Special Education: Parents have the right to know about IEP Changes
Can my Child’s IEP be changed without my consent? This is a question I am often asked. The answer isn’t black and white. There are clearly defined procedures in place to safeguard parental and student rights. Can IEP changes be made without parental consent? Any changes to an IEP must be a team decision. The […]
What Are Compensatory Special Education Services?
Compensatory Special Education Services If your school district does not provide your child the special education services they are required to, you may be eligible for Compensatory Education Services. What is Compensatory Education? Compensatory education is extra education support needed for your child to make up for special education services that have been lost when service […]
Opposition Defiance Disorder: A Behavioral Challenge In The Classroom
Oppositional Defiance Disorder If your child has been diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), it is likely that the associated behaviors are causing challenges in the classroom. How can your child’s behavioral needs be met? Oppositional Defiance Disorder: What is it? Oppositional defiance disorder (ODD) is a type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed […]
Denied An IEP Because “Grades Are Excellent”
Has Your Child Been Denied an IEP or 504 because their “Grades Are Too Good”? Good grades are NOT a valid reason for your student to be denied access to special education services. IEP or 504 Denied? It is too often that I am on a call with a parent whose child has been denied […]
What Are Related Services within Special Education?
Related Services What are related services within the special education environment? What is a Related Service? Related services in the special education world, are services that are required for a specific child’s situation, which facilitate their ability to benefit from special education services. Do Related Services have to be provided by law? Yes! The concept […]
IEP Goals – Importance of Measurable Goals in Special Education
The Importance of Measurable IEP Goals Sometimes, an IEP team ends up developing, unmeasurable or non-specific goals in a child’s IEP. Needs and goals drive services, so their quality is key. A Common Complaint A common complaint from parents is “my child has had an IEP for a number of years but doesn’t seem to […]
Special Education Acronym Madness Have You Pulling Your Hair Out?
Does The Special Education Acronym Madness Have You Pulling Your Hair Out? Sometimes understanding the world of special education is like trying to text with a teenager… So many acronyms, your speech just becomes an alphabet mix tape! Hopefully the list below can be a resource. Special Education Acronyms and what they stand for… 504 […]
What is a 90 Day Deadline for Special Education Evaluation?
90 Day Deadline When a parent requests an Evaluation for Special Education, a 90 day deadline is effectivly put into motion. Having trouble getting needed results for your child, or maybe just wanting some support with understanding how the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) applies in your child’s situation at school? Give me a […]
Discipline – What happens when my child with special needs is suspended?
Discipline – What happens when my child with an IEP is suspended? Can a child with an IEP be suspended? The answer is YES. However, students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), have steps that must be taken if they are suspended from school. Understand Behavior Concerns Before any suspension occurs…If your child with an […]
The Continuum of Special Education Services
Special Education is A Continuum of Services What is special education? Is it simply a room at school? Special help with a certain skill? A place where children with specific disabilities go to receive education? Read below to understand more about how special education is not a place, but rather individualized services for children with […]