What are IEP Related Services in Special Education | Definition | Eligibility

What are IEP Related Services in Special Education | Definition | Eligibility

ByLisa Lightner

What are Related Services? According to IDEA, these are the related services in Special Education. audiology counseling services early identification family training-counseling and home visits health services medical services nursing services nutrition services occupational therapy orientation and mobility services parent counseling and training physical therapy psychological services recreation and therapeutic recreation rehabilitative counseling services interpretation…

Does my child have to ride the Special Ed Bus to get Transportation on our IEP/504?

Does my child have to ride the Special Ed Bus to get Transportation on our IEP/504?

ByLisa Lightner

Special Education Transportation “It’s the bus. It’s always the bus!” My former supervisor used to say that so often. So many issues around a school bus ride. Lots of kids, no seatbelts, unstructured time, no one watching them (because we want the driver watching the road, right?). And it goes on. This post is long…

Parent Training on your IEP | Yes, it’s a thing!

Parent Training on your IEP | Yes, it’s a thing!

ByLisa Lightner

Parent Counseling and Training on an IEP One little-known feature of IDEA is the section on parent training. Parents are often unaware that they can ask for training and/or counseling as part of their child’s Special Education. Many parents are intimidated because school personnel may know more about pedagogy or curriculum. But, no need to…