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Where to see Fireworks in Chester County, Delaware, Philadelphia.

By Lisa Lightner on May 3, 2019

Chester County, PA Fireworks Happy unofficial start to Summer! I know it’s early to be talking about July 4 fireworks, but some municipalities do them as early as Memorial Day weekend. I didn’t want any to miss them. Here is your list of 2019 fireworks for some of the towns in Philadelphia, Chester County and […]

IEP Meeting Advice for Parents

{School Refusal} 8 Parent Tips when your Child Refuses to go to School.

What Parents Can Do About School Refusal Every morning, I go into my son’s room (he’s 9) and wake him up. And every morning, he looks at me, then rolls over and says, “Pass.” It’s an ongoing joke between us. After a few minutes, he drags himself out of bed and either he gets dressed or […]

{Anxiety} 43 Helpful IEP and 504 Plan Accommodations

504 Plan Accommodations for Anxiety Do you have a worrier? I am a worrier and I have a worrier. So far we’ve been able to manage his anxiety without too much intervention or a 504. This one is requested so often in our Facebook group. I’m sorry that it has taken me so long to […]

Over 500 IEP/504 Accommodations and Strategies~The last list you’ll ever need!

IEP Accommodations and Strategies You want ideas to submit to the IEP team, but you just don’t know where to start. Well, here you go! You asked for it, you got it! I’ve received many, many reader requests for a list of SDIs or strategies. I hope this list of SDIs, strategies, and accommodations for […]

Manifestation Determination for IEP/504 Students, explained.

What is a Manifestation Determination Review? “A Manifestation Determination is required by IDEA 2004. It takes place when the school district (LEA) is considering the exclusion of a student with a disability via a disciplinary change in placement such as a suspension or expulsion.” “Help! The principal called and I have to go to a […]