Dear School: STOP calling me to come pick up my kid! We all know the feeling. Your phone rings. You look. It’s the school phone number. A zillion thoughts run through your head as you answer. Sometimes we’re actually wishing that it was vomiting. Vomiting I understand. Vomiting, I can take him to the pediatrician. […]
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12 Inspirational Family Movies | Gratitude | Making a Difference | Giving Back
Inspirational Films about Making a Difference and Giving Back I hate when I have to rework posts due to creeps. With all of the buzz out there about the misogynist creeps in Hollywood, I am updating this post. I certainly do not want to promote anyone’s career who acts like that. And certainly, they don’t […]
The Dreidel Game + other Hanukkah Recipes and Activities. {free printables!}
The Dreidel Game + Hanukkah Activities Happy Hanukkah! It’s coming up soon. I like to teach my kids about all the major holidays and customs, even if we are not that ethnicity or religion. My sons both started playing the dreidel game in preschool and now one still asks for it. Personally, I think it’s […]
When should I receive a Draft Copy of the IEP or Evaluations?
Draft IEP Timelines “Well, Mrs. Lightner, we are not going to be making any changes to this IEP today.” Oh lordy. Do I remember that day! Kevin was still a toddler and it was one of my first IEP meetings. That woman really tapped a sleeping bear. I had read about IEPs, as much as […]
13 Questions to Ask School Board Candidates | IEP | Special Education
Questions for School Board Candidates “I’d go, but what would I ask?” I always encourage IEP parents to attend candidate forums. But that is the response I get so often. You want to inquire about school board candidates and their opinions on special education, IEPs and inclusion. But it can be intimidating, because you can’t […]
When your Child is Suspended from School.{5 action steps, with or without an IEP/504}
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How to Discipline a Disabled Child~8 Tips for Success.
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7 Fun and Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas | Decorations | Stickers
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How {and when!} to Request your Child’s School Records. {including IEP files}
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