How {and when!} to request your child’s IEP records and files. We were seated around a huge U-shaped setup. I was direct across from the school district’s attorney, though we were a good 10 feet apart. He looked right at me and said, “I’m sorry Mrs. Lightner, just because you wish for these records to […]
{Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination} 35 Measurable IEP Goals.
Measurable IEP Goals for Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination We do so much for our kids, and we mean well. But time marches on whether we want it to or not. We have to prepare our kids for independence and life on their own. As scary a thought as that is sometimes. A child or student who […]
8 Ways the Special Education System Really is Stacked Against Parents.
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 […]
Why IEP moms should suppress their inner 4-year-old.
A skill that IEP Moms need to learn. I don’t have many clients that I have to “fire” but it does happen. Several years ago, I was assisting a family who needed help. I won’t go into all the details of their situation. But, the IEP was not adequate, and the parts of it that […]
How to Not Cry at your IEP Meeting.
How to Not Cry at your IEP Meeting. Pretend I’ve invited you to your child’s school for a meeting. And this meeting will be you and 5-10 people who you do not really know, but in many ways they hold the keys to your child’s destiny and future. During the meeting, we are going to […]
Look, I’d love to help you with your IEP meeting, but I can’t.
When you need last minute IEP advice…. Likely a Special Education Advocate is the worst person to ask. Yesterday I talked about IEPs for 2 hours straight. Seriously. And then I was a little miffed when our facilitator insisted it was time to stop. (I know you read this Jane, so I’m mostly kidding!) But […]
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