The IEP and IEP Meeting. Ok, let’s do this. Let’s get you ready for your child’s meeting. I have so many posts about the various components of the IEP process and meetings, I thought it was time to put them in a chronological order. Here is my first bit of advice. If your meeting is […]
What to do when school says ‘we don’t do that here’ {when you’ve asked for something on the IEP}
I got two inquiries recently that are very similar. Both parents asked for something on their child’s IEP and both were told, “We don’t do that here.” It happens often, actually. Can a school say that? Can they deny a service based on “we don’t offer that here?” Short answer, no. So what should you […]
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, […]
Should I receive a copy of the IEP before the meeting?
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 […]