When parents first hear the phrase Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), it can feel overwhelming and abstract. You might ...

I’ve had many clients whose kids qualified for IEPs under the Emotional Disturbance category. And while that label comes with ...

Click Here to Share or Save. In recent months, a growing chorus of political figures has advocated for “returning education to the states,” suggesting that such a move would enhance local control and ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Here it is, all new and rewritten. This list is new and expanded so you can focus on the Behavior IEP Goals. The “fluff” is at the bottom now. Though, I do not consider it ...

Click Here to Share or Save. If your child is having a tough time at school, whether it’s grades, behavior, or just feeling lost, you may have heard someone say, “Ask about an IEP.” But what does that ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Since I first wrote about what Medicaid means for my disabled son, I’ve heard from plenty of kind, supportive people. I’ve also heard from people who repeat the same tired ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Reading comprehension is such an essential skill. Being able to decode is not enough. Once a student has the ability to decode, then they move on to reading comprehension ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Inside: How do you know if your child’s inclusion classroom is truly an inclusive environment? Let’s break it down so you know what to look for. What is an inclusive ...

Click Here to Share or Save. 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 ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Here you will find Executive Functioning IEP Goals, executive functioning IEP goals for ADHD, and some IEP Organizational Goals. This is one of the oldest articles on the ...

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Click Here to Share or Save. There’s a small federal agency you’ve probably never heard of, but if you have a disabled child or loved one, chances are it touches your life in some way. It’s called the ...