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FAPE This is a disturbing trend. I have recently had conversations with several different parents who are unfamiliar with the term FAPE. I even had one claim that “FAPE isn’t a term that we use in my state.” First, yes it is. Second, every parent needs to understand what FAPE is. It is the cornerstone […]
8 Ways the Special Education System Really is Stacked Against Parents. The special education system is stacked against parents. It’s not your imagination. It is not an even playing field. Lately, I’ve been feeling very deflated. I have written to several people I know in this field to reach out for help, reach out for […]
What every parent ought to know about signing away FAPE. “My district wants me to sign away FAPE! Why would I do that?!?!” I often get emails and messages with this question and quite often the moms are in a panic. I get it–I mean, after all, you fought so long and hard for your […]
What is the “special factors” section of the IEP? Most of the questions that we receive as educational advocates are about implementation of the IEP. Let’s face it. It is not an easy document to understand at times because of it’s length and format. But there are the special factors that you should be considering […]
You should tell the media about this!It's a really common piece of IEP advice. And, I get it. Our kids are treated horribly sometimes. They get … [Read More...] about Parents, Before you go to the News Media with your IEP issues….
Matthew Effect | Matthew PrincipleAsk any Special Education Advocate, and I bet they all will tell you that they have a huge chunk of clients that … [Read More...] about Did your child’s school problems explode in 3rd grade? Here’s why.
IEP Meeting Dos and Don'ts My first IEP meeting did not go well. Well, wait. Kevin has been receiving services since he was 6 months old. So I had … [Read More...] about How to Rock your First IEP Meeting.
You should tell the media about this!It's a really common piece of IEP advice. And, I get it. Our kids are treated horribly sometimes. They get … [Read More...] about Parents, Before you go to the News Media with your IEP issues….
