The 3 Ps of Preparation for IEP Team Meetings
How do I prepare for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting? There is a simple way to prepare for IEP Team Meetings. I call it the “Three Ps of Preparation.” Continue Reading →
Category Archives: IEPs
Not Thinking of Summer? It’s Time to Start…Planning for ESY!
Virginia is knee deep in snow. Kids are sledding, not swimming. But for parents, it’s time to think about summer and what extended services your child will need when school Continue Reading →
School Removes “Primary Diagnosis” from IEP – What Happens Now?
My child entered special ed with autism / ADHD classifications. Now the school wants to remove the primary diagnosis of autism from the IEP – to focus on the ADHD. Continue Reading →
OT Services in the IEP: Handwriting
My 8th-grade son’s handwriting is illegible. His IEP includes OT, but no handwriting practice. The school district and OT teacher maintain that handwriting practice is not a function of OT. If Continue Reading →
School Says Transportation WIll be Provided – But Only One Way
My 5 year-old son with autism attends a school sponsored pre-school. He requires special transportation. The school principal has agreed to one-way transportation only. Since your child needs and the Continue Reading →
IMO, Passing from Grade to Grade Means Little
The district evaluation and our IEE show my 8th grade daughter has regressed and is falling far behind. Reading – 5th grade level. Math – 4th grade level. Verbal score Continue Reading →
IMO, Passing from Grade to Grade Means Little
The district evaluation and our IEE show my 8th grade daughter has regressed and is falling far behind. Reading – 5th grade level. Math – 4th grade level. Verbal score Continue Reading →
Male Parapros for Female Students – A Good Idea?
The school assigned a male parapro to my daughter with mild mental disabilities. I’m concerned about her safety and modesty. We are not comfortable with this. What can we do Continue Reading →
Can an Outside Professional Be Part of the IEP Team?
The school said, “I am not sure if you are aware, outside professionals are not considered a part of the IEP team. Your doctor really cannot participate. Parents use professionals Continue Reading →
Will My Child Benefit by Giving Up His IEP?
My 4th grader with ADHD goes to resource for reading and math. His school wants to take him off an IEP and put him on a 504. His teacher feels Continue Reading →
