How Can I Get My Son’s IEP Updated for College?
My son’s IEP was last updated in 3rd grade. He is now a senior at a private christian school. How can I get his IEP updated for college? There are Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Transition
Are These Good IEP Goals?
My child is a freshman in high school. Her IEP includes this goal and objectives. Judy will improve reading comprehension skills by using graphic organizers to access the curriculum with Continue Reading →
OSEP Updates and Q & A on Secondary Transition
Update: May 2017. OSEP updated its guidance on identifying postsecondary goals in training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living. A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students Continue Reading →
Establishing Exit Criteria for a 20 Year Old Student
The school wants to transition a 20 year old high school student to post secondary services. What documents establish the exiting criteria? There are no clear, specific documents to establish Continue Reading →
Changing Schools and IEPs – Tips for Civilian & Military Families
“I’m a special ed teacher who is looking for information on timelines for IEPs. My administrator said we have a “90-day” reprieve on an IEP when a new child moves Continue Reading →
What’s the Intent of a Summary of Performance?
When I asked the IEP team about my son’s Summary of Performance, I got the “deer in the headlights” look – they didn’t even know what it was. We finally Continue Reading →
Wrightslaw: All About IEPs – On Sale Now!
New Book! Wrightslaw: All About IEPs is at the printer now! Shipping second week of December $12.95 Order now Answers more than 200 frequently asked questions & introduces Continue Reading →
OSEP Publishes Revised Q/A on Discipline
The implementing federal special education regulations for IDEA 2004 became effective in October 2006. Additional regulations were published in December 2008. In June 2009, OSEP published a revised series of Continue Reading →
Moving This Summer? Tips for Selecting the Right School
If you plan to move or change schools, you need to get reliable information about the schools you are considering. These websites will help: Great Schools at http://www.greatschools.org/ Great Schools Continue Reading →
Transitional Programs on College Campuses or in the Community
My daughter, 19, has Down syndrome. The district wants to keep her in high school. I do not feel it is appropriate. I have signed her up at a community Continue Reading →
