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{IDEA 2004} 8 Things Parents should know about the IEP Laws.

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I D E A: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Several years ago, I was at a fundraiser. It was for an agency that assists disabled people. So, naturally, they had a few people who used the agency speak and give testimonials about how much this agency means to them. I will never forget the story […]

{Child Find} What is it? What does it have to do with IEPs?

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Child Find “That’s a Child Find issue.” “You need to report them for Child Find!” If your child has an IEP and you network with other parents, chances are you have heard these phrases. So what is Child Find? What is Child Find? It’s actually a mandate that is a part of IDEA. And, interestingly…it […]

These 6 Principles of IDEA must be applied at every IEP meeting.

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6 Principles of Special Education I have to open this post with a shout out to blog reader Mike T. He emailed me, as a link to this post and the printable was gone. I searched and searched and sure enough, he was right. So, starting over. Because the 6 Principles of IDEA and Special […]

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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 […]

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