Congress’s latest budget proposal slashes approximately $800–$1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade to fund tax cuts and other priorities. That sounds abstract. Until you realize that Medicaid ...

If your child is evaluated for an IEP and found eligible, their eligibility will be in one of IDEA eligibility categories.

Seeing your child mix up b and d when reading or writing can feel alarming. But here’s the good news: it’s incredibly common ...

When it comes to understanding the learning and behavior needs of autistic students, executive function (EF) skills are often ...

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) ...

I love walking into a classroom and seeing bulletin boards that do more than just decorate. They tell a story, highlight ...

FBA and your IEP Yes, FBAs are a part of an IEP. Here is what IDEA says about Functional Behavior Assessments. First, on the Department of Education website, particularly under Procedural Safeguards, ...

If you're new to special education, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by acronyms, meetings, and stacks of paperwork. But at the heart of it all is one central question: What is the actual goal of an IEP?

I will never forget this one day when Kevin was a preschooler. We had an IEP meeting, and one of his proposed math IEP goals was to be able to visualize and identify what 2 of something looks like or ...

IEP Goals Examples To search the contents of this IEP Goal Bank for a specific item, press Ctrl + F. Control-F also works on the PDFs. What you will find here are many lists of IEP goals. For the most ...

Adaptive Behavior Goals An adaptive behavior IEP goal focuses on everyday functional skills that help a student navigate school and life independently—like following routines, managing personal care, ...