Should you receive a copy of the IEP before the meeting? “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 baby and it was one of my first IEP meetings. That woman really tapped a sleeping bear. […]
19 tips for your best Back to School ever {with an IEP!}
Going back to school with an IEP. Ah, the new school year, it’s here! If it hasn’t started already where you are, chances are your first day is coming up soon. When you’re a parent who has to live the “IEP life” it can also bring with it a lot of anxiety and dread. But, […]
4 Confusing IEP terms for Parents (+2 Toxic Words I wish you’d stop using!)
There are some words in the IEP process that seem to create more chaos than cooperation. And darnit parents, there are just some words that are toxic to the collaborative environment and I wish you’d stop using them. Read on…. Let me ask you, is your child’s education appropriate? What?!?! Unless you’re a special needs […]
IEP Meetings-The Secret that will have you Stop Stressing over them. Yes, really.
I was waiting in the lobby. Mom pulled into the parking lot, made her way towards me. “I’m so nervous!” she whispered. “Don’t be. We got this.” And we did. My mind drifted to other parents in our Facebook group who often express similar sentiments before a meeting. And then walking back towards the room […]
6 ways to get your IEP school year off to a great start!
Ah, the new school year…it’s here! If it hasn’t started already where you are, chances are your first day is coming up soon. When you’re a parent who has to live the “IEP life” it can also bring with it a lot of anxiety and dread. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Resolve […]
Should I receive a copy of the IEP before the meeting?
“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 baby and it was one of my first IEP meetings. That woman really tapped a sleeping bear. I had read about IEPs, as much as I could digest. […]