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Yes, the IEP Meeting MUST be held at a time convenient for parents

Yes, the IEP Meeting MUST be held at a time convenient for parents

Yes, the IEP Meeting MUST be held at a time convenient for parents

Off the Books Suspensions: What to Do When the School Calls You

Off the Books Suspensions: What to Do When the School Calls You

Off the Books Suspensions: What to Do When the School Calls You

Understanding the Emotional Disturbance IEP Category: IEP Goals, Accommodations, Examples

Understanding the Emotional Disturbance IEP Category: IEP Goals, Accommodations, Examples

Understanding the Emotional Disturbance IEP Category: IEP Goals, Accommodations, Examples

What to Do About IEP Retaliation Including When They Call CPS.

What to Do About IEP Retaliation Including When They Call CPS.

What to Do About IEP Retaliation Including When They Call CPS.

Due Process Hearing in Special Education | 6 Tips from a Hearing Officer

Due Process Hearing in Special Education | 6 Tips from a Hearing Officer

Due Process Hearing in Special Education | 6 Tips from a Hearing Officer

Manifestation Determination Meeting | What It Is | How to Prepare | Examples

Manifestation Determination Meeting | What It Is | How to Prepare | Examples

Manifestation Determination Meeting | What It Is | How to Prepare | Examples

Advocate’s Tip: These Few Short Sentences on your Child’s IEP Could Prevent Suspensions

Advocate’s Tip: These Few Short Sentences on your Child’s IEP Could Prevent Suspensions

Advocate’s Tip: These Few Short Sentences on your Child’s IEP Could Prevent Suspensions

Removing IEP Services | 5 Red Flags from Your Team + How to Prevent

Removing IEP Services | 5 Red Flags from Your Team + How to Prevent

Removing IEP Services | 5 Red Flags from Your Team + How to Prevent

How to Prevent and Get Out of Truancy Charges | IEP | 504

How to Prevent and Get Out of Truancy Charges | IEP | 504

Why IEP Parents Should Never Agree to the “Let’s just Wait and See”

Why IEP Parents Should Never Agree to the “Let’s just Wait and See”

Why IEP Parents Should Never Agree to the “Let’s just Wait and See”

Can a School Suspend a Student with an IEP? | 5 action steps, with or without an IEP or 504 Plan

Can a School Suspend a Student with an IEP? | 5 action steps, with or without an IEP or 504 Plan

Can a School Suspend a Student with an IEP? | 5 action steps, with or without an IEP or 504 Plan

10 All-Year’s Resolutions for IEP Moms.

10 All-Year’s Resolutions for IEP Moms.

10 All-Year’s Resolutions for IEP Moms.

Fun + Free New Year’s Resolution Activity for Kids

Fun + Free New Year’s Resolution Activity for Kids

Fun + Free New Year’s Resolution Activity for Kids

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Fun + Free New Year’s Resolution Activity for Kids

Fun + Free New Year’s Resolution Activity for Kids

Fun + Free New Year’s Resolution Activity for Kids

10 Free Symmetry Drawing Worksheets for Kids (winter-themed PDF)

10 Free Symmetry Drawing Worksheets for Kids (winter-themed PDF)

10 Free Symmetry Drawing Worksheets for Kids (winter-themed PDF)

Snowman ☃️ and Snowflake ❄️ Coloring Pages | Free | Worksheets | Preschool + Toddler

Snowman ☃️ and Snowflake ❄️ Coloring Pages | Free | Worksheets | Preschool + Toddler

Snowman ☃️ and Snowflake ❄️ Coloring Pages | Free | Worksheets | Preschool + Toddler

Don’t IEP Alone: IEP Podcast

Don’t IEP Alone: IEP Podcast

Don’t IEP Alone: IEP Podcast

Free Printable Christmas Thank You Notes for Kids (Fill in the Blank Templates)

Free Printable Christmas Thank You Notes for Kids (Fill in the Blank Templates)

Free Printable Christmas Thank You Notes for Kids (Fill in the Blank Templates)

25 Disabled Elf on the Shelf Ideas (Autism, Wheelchair, Hospital)

25 Disabled Elf on the Shelf Ideas (Autism, Wheelchair, Hospital)

25 Disabled Elf on the Shelf Ideas (Autism, Wheelchair, Hospital)

25 Best Gifts that Autistic and Disabled Teenagers and Adults Actually Want | 2022

25 Best Gifts that Autistic and Disabled Teenagers and Adults Actually Want | 2022

25 Best Gifts that Autistic and Disabled Teenagers and Adults Actually Want | 2022

50 Easy, Last-Minute Elf on the Shelf Ideas (with pictures 2022)

50 Easy, Last-Minute Elf on the Shelf Ideas (with pictures 2022)

50 Easy, Last-Minute Elf on the Shelf Ideas (with pictures 2022)

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

39 Behavior Goals for an IEP

39 Behavior Goals for an IEP

39 Behavior Goals for an IEP

IEP Transition Goals Bank: Developing Meaningful Goals beyond “Food, Filth and Flowers.”

IEP Transition Goals Bank: Developing Meaningful Goals beyond “Food, Filth and Flowers.”

IEP Transition Goals Bank: Developing Meaningful Goals beyond “Food, Filth and Flowers.”

Working Memory

Working Memory

Working Memory

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene and Medications | Menstruation

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene and Medications | Menstruation

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene and Medications | Menstruation

Independent Living Skills

Independent Living Skills

Independent Living Skills

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

What to Do About IEP Retaliation Including When They Call CPS.

What to Do About IEP Retaliation Including When They Call CPS.

What to Do About IEP Retaliation Including When They Call CPS.

{Study Skills} IEP Goals | Accommodations | Note Taking

{Study Skills} IEP Goals | Accommodations | Note Taking

{Study Skills} IEP Goals | Accommodations | Note Taking

Due Process Special Education | 6 Critical Points to Consider Before Filing

Due Process Special Education | 6 Critical Points to Consider Before Filing

Due Process Special Education | 6 Critical Points to Consider Before Filing

Toilet Training and Older Kids | IEP Goals | School Protocols | Diaper Recommendations

Toilet Training and Older Kids | IEP Goals | School Protocols | Diaper Recommendations

Toilet Training and Older Kids | IEP Goals | School Protocols | Diaper Recommendations

How to Organize your IEP Binder in 2022

How to Organize your IEP Binder in 2022

How to Organize your IEP Binder in 2022

50 IEP Goals for Safety and Community Participation

50 IEP Goals for Safety and Community Participation

50 IEP Goals for Safety and Community Participation

Juvenile Arthritis | 504 Plans and IEP Accommodation Ideas

Juvenile Arthritis | 504 Plans and IEP Accommodation Ideas

Juvenile Arthritis | 504 Plans and IEP Accommodation Ideas

Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills

Community-Based Instruction CBI | IEP Goals | Data Collection

Community-Based Instruction CBI | IEP Goals | Data Collection

Community-Based Instruction CBI | IEP Goals | Data Collection

10 Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives for Writing | Written Expression | Printable List

10 Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives for Writing | Written Expression | Printable List

10 Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives for Writing | Written Expression | Printable List

These Few Short Sentences on your Child’s IEP Could Prevent Suspensions

These Few Short Sentences on your Child’s IEP Could Prevent Suspensions

These Few Short Sentences on your Child’s IEP Could Prevent Suspensions

39 Behavior Goals for an IEP | Printable | Work/Task Completion

39 Behavior Goals for an IEP | Printable | Work/Task Completion

39 Behavior Goals for an IEP | Printable | Work/Task Completion

Manifestation Determination Meeting | What It Is | How to Prepare | Examples

Manifestation Determination Meeting | What It Is | How to Prepare | Examples

Manifestation Determination Meeting | What It Is | How to Prepare | Examples

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Emotional Self Regulation | IEP Goals | Development

Emotional Self Regulation | IEP Goals | Development

Emotional Self Regulation | IEP Goals | Development

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

Vocabulary IEP Goals

Vocabulary IEP Goals

Vocabulary IEP Goals

55 Functional Money Skills and IEP Goals

55 Functional Money Skills and IEP Goals

55 Functional Money Skills and IEP Goals

Fine Motor IEP Goals

Fine Motor IEP Goals

Fine Motor IEP Goals

40 Sample IEP Counseling Goals

40 Sample IEP Counseling Goals

40 Sample IEP Counseling Goals

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

30 IEP Goals Addressing Sexual Relationships

Working Memory IEP Goals | Examples | Accommodations

Working Memory IEP Goals | Examples | Accommodations

Working Memory IEP Goals | Examples | Accommodations

37 Measurable Social Skills IEP Goals | Social Emotional IEP Goals

37 Measurable Social Skills IEP Goals | Social Emotional IEP Goals

37 Measurable Social Skills IEP Goals | Social Emotional IEP Goals

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort | Highland, NY | Is it worth the money?

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort | Highland, NY | Is it worth the money?

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort | Highland, NY | Is it worth the money?

Tuckerton Seaport Museum | 5 Reasons You Should Go!

Tuckerton Seaport Museum | 5 Reasons You Should Go!

Tuckerton Seaport Museum | 5 Reasons You Should Go!

50 Kindergarten IEP Goals | Reading | Math | Writing

50 Kindergarten IEP Goals | Reading | Math | Writing

50 Kindergarten IEP Goals | Reading | Math | Writing

Is Your 3rd Grader Struggling? It’s Probably the Matthew Effect in Reading.

Is Your 3rd Grader Struggling? It’s Probably the Matthew Effect in Reading.

Is Your 3rd Grader Struggling? It’s Probably the Matthew Effect in Reading.

Math IEP Goals and Objectives | Printable List | PDF

Math IEP Goals and Objectives | Printable List | PDF

Math IEP Goals and Objectives | Printable List | PDF

The IEP Team Met Without Me!

The IEP Team Met Without Me!

The IEP Team Met Without Me!

57 Functional Communication IEP Goals | Transition | Vocation | Recreation

57 Functional Communication IEP Goals | Transition | Vocation | Recreation

57 Functional Communication IEP Goals | Transition | Vocation | Recreation

Is “Special Needs” Offensive? The new term to say instead of Special Needs.

Is “Special Needs” Offensive? The new term to say instead of Special Needs.

Is “Special Needs” Offensive? The new term to say instead of Special Needs.

Implied Consent | Why Parents Need to STFU about their Disabled Kids.

Implied Consent | Why Parents Need to STFU about their Disabled Kids.

Implied Consent | Why Parents Need to STFU about their Disabled Kids.

6 Reasons to STOP Assigning a Mental Age to Disabled Students

6 Reasons to STOP Assigning a Mental Age to Disabled Students

6 Reasons to STOP Assigning a Mental Age to Disabled Students

Community-Based Instruction CBI | IEP Goals | Data Collection

Community-Based Instruction CBI | IEP Goals | Data Collection

Community-Based Instruction CBI | IEP Goals | Data Collection

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

40 IEP Transition Goals for Students on the Path to Postsecondary | Jobs

IEP Goal Bank | 500+ Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

IEP Goal Bank | 500+ Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

IEP Goal Bank | 500+ Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

Have I reached acceptance, or am I settling?

Have I reached acceptance, or am I settling?

Have I reached acceptance, or am I settling?

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

What Are the 14 IDEA Disability Categories? Does it Matter Which Box is Checked?

What Are the 14 IDEA Disability Categories? Does it Matter Which Box is Checked?

What Are the 14 IDEA Disability Categories? Does it Matter Which Box is Checked?

How to Build a Meaningful IEP for Autism | Autism IEP Goals | Sample IEP for Autism

How to Build a Meaningful IEP for Autism | Autism IEP Goals | Sample IEP for Autism

How to Build a Meaningful IEP for Autism | Autism IEP Goals | Sample IEP for Autism

10 Common Q&A about Private Schools and IEPs | Special Education

10 Common Q&A about Private Schools and IEPs | Special Education

10 Common Q&A about Private Schools and IEPs | Special Education

10 Mental Health Tips for IEP Moms

10 Mental Health Tips for IEP Moms

10 Mental Health Tips for IEP Moms

Vocabulary IEP Goals

Vocabulary IEP Goals

Vocabulary IEP Goals

I Was Offered a 504/RTI/MTSS When I Asked for an IEP | Next Steps

I Was Offered a 504/RTI/MTSS When I Asked for an IEP | Next Steps

I Was Offered a 504/RTI/MTSS When I Asked for an IEP | Next Steps

IEP Present Levels of Performance PLOP | Examples | Checklist

IEP Present Levels of Performance PLOP | Examples | Checklist

IEP Present Levels of Performance PLOP | Examples | Checklist

What Are the 14 IDEA Disability Categories?

What Are the 14 IDEA Disability Categories?

What Are the 14 IDEA Disability Categories?

Can Schools Only Offer a Virtual IEP Meeting instead of In Person?

Can Schools Only Offer a Virtual IEP Meeting instead of In Person?

Can Schools Only Offer a Virtual IEP Meeting instead of In Person?

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

Inference for Kids | Definition | IEP Goals and Objectives | Resources

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene and Medications

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene and Medications

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene and Medications

How to Have Meaningful Parent Participation in the IEP Process

How to Have Meaningful Parent Participation in the IEP Process

How to Have Meaningful Parent Participation in the IEP Process

The Secret that will have you Stop Stressing over IEP Meetings. Yes, really.

The Secret that will have you Stop Stressing over IEP Meetings. Yes, really.

The Secret that will have you Stop Stressing over IEP Meetings. Yes, really.

History of Special Education in USA | Timeline

History of Special Education in USA | Timeline

History of Special Education in USA | Timeline

How to Hire an IEP Attorney for Your Special Education Dispute

How to Hire an IEP Attorney for Your Special Education Dispute

How to Hire an IEP Attorney for Your Special Education Dispute

Special Education Acronyms PDF | 35 Most Common IEP Acronym List

Special Education Acronyms PDF | 35 Most Common IEP Acronym List

Special Education Acronyms PDF | 35 Most Common IEP Acronym List

Can a School or IEP Team Demand Access to Medical Records or Information?

Can a School or IEP Team Demand Access to Medical Records or Information?

Can a School or IEP Team Demand Access to Medical Records or Information?

What is a Life Skills Classroom? Is it the Same as a Resource Room?

What is a Life Skills Classroom? Is it the Same as a Resource Room?

What is a Life Skills Classroom? Is it the Same as a Resource Room?

How to Get a 1:1 Aide/Para added to your child’s IEP.

How to Get a 1:1 Aide/Para added to your child’s IEP.

How to Get a 1:1 Aide/Para added to your child’s IEP.

Teacher Shortages 2022 | How the Staffing Crisis is affecting your IEP | What to Do

Teacher Shortages 2022 | How the Staffing Crisis is affecting your IEP | What to Do

Teacher Shortages 2022 | How the Staffing Crisis is affecting your IEP | What to Do

Why a Doctor’s Note is not the IEP Slam Dunk you Think it is.

Why a Doctor’s Note is not the IEP Slam Dunk you Think it is.

Why a Doctor’s Note is not the IEP Slam Dunk you Think it is.

504 Accommodations for ADHD | Or should you get an IEP for ADHD?

504 Accommodations for ADHD | Or should you get an IEP for ADHD?

504 Accommodations for ADHD | Or should you get an IEP for ADHD?

What is Phonemic Awareness? | IEP Assessments | 5 Fun Effective Strategies for Parents

What is Phonemic Awareness? | IEP Assessments | 5 Fun Effective Strategies for Parents

What is Phonemic Awareness? | IEP Assessments | 5 Fun Effective Strategies for Parents

How and Why You Should Talk to Your Child about their Disability

How and Why You Should Talk to Your Child about their Disability

How and Why You Should Talk to Your Child about their Disability

Autism Age-Appropriate Interests | What Are Age-Appropriate Interests for a Developmentally Disabled Person

Autism Age-Appropriate Interests | What Are Age-Appropriate Interests for a Developmentally Disabled Person

Autism Age-Appropriate Interests | What Are Age-Appropriate Interests for a Developmentally Disabled Person

Do you have an IEP Emergency Plan? School Shootings | Weather | Evacuation

Do you have an IEP Emergency Plan? School Shootings | Weather | Evacuation

Do you have an IEP Emergency Plan? School Shootings | Weather | Evacuation

Free Summer Bucket List for Kids and Teens | Printable | 2022

Free Summer Bucket List for Kids and Teens | Printable | 2022

Anxiety and Summer Camp

Anxiety and Summer Camp

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene

42 IEP Goals for Personal Hygiene

5 Strategies to Advocate for Persons with Mental Health Issues.

5 Strategies to Advocate for Persons with Mental Health Issues.

5 Games to Improve Executive Functioning Skills | ADHD | Autism

5 Games to Improve Executive Functioning Skills | ADHD | Autism

5 Games to Improve Executive Functioning Skills | ADHD | Autism

Working Memory IEP Goals | Examples | Accommodations

Working Memory IEP Goals | Examples | Accommodations

Working Memory IEP Goals | Examples | Accommodations

41 Independent Living Skills and IEP Goals | Shopping and Banking

41 Independent Living Skills and IEP Goals | Shopping and Banking

41 Independent Living Skills and IEP Goals | Shopping and Banking

Sex Ed and an IEP

Sex Ed and an IEP

Sex Ed and an IEP

25 Gifts and Toys that Autistic and Disabled Teenagers and Adults Actually Want | 2022

25 Gifts and Toys that Autistic and Disabled Teenagers and Adults Actually Want | 2022

25 Gifts and Toys that Autistic and Disabled Teenagers and Adults Actually Want | 2022

IEP School Refusal | Goals and Accommodations for School Avoidance

IEP School Refusal | Goals and Accommodations for School Avoidance

IEP School Refusal | Goals and Accommodations for School Avoidance

How to Get Your Free Lifetime National Parks Pass

How to Get Your Free Lifetime National Parks Pass

How to Get Your Free Lifetime National Parks Pass

IEP Goal Bank

IEP Goal Bank

IEP Goal Bank

Your Child’s Strengths

Your Child’s Strengths

Your Child’s Strengths

37 Measurable Social Skills IEP Goals

37 Measurable Social Skills IEP Goals

37 Measurable Social Skills IEP Goals

Autusm & Elopement

Autusm & Elopement

Autusm & Elopement

5 times parents must communicate with iep team

5 times parents must communicate with iep team

5 times parents must communicate with iep team

How to Write an IEP Goal

How to Write an IEP Goal

How to Write an IEP Goal

How to Get a 504 Plan

How to Get a 504 Plan

How to Get a 504 Plan

Creating a strengths based IEP

Creating a strengths based IEP

Creating a strengths based IEP

IEP Goal Ideas

IEP Goal Ideas

IEP Goal Ideas

What to Know before you do an FBA

What to Know before you do an FBA

What to Know before you do an FBA

Prepare for an IEP Meeting

Prepare for an IEP Meeting

Prepare for an IEP Meeting