Special education
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A Special Education Parent’s Role at the IEP Meeting Explained
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For centuries, sociologists have worked hard to understand the motivations of specific and predetermined groups of people. Their ideas apply to EVERYTHING! Fortunately, and unfortunately, depending on which side of the table you’re on within the “special education” world, there are a variety of ways the team participates in the IEP process. So, you will…
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How to Become an IEP Master
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In dieting, there is a slogan, “Eat this, not that.” Hearing this, I thought it was a great way to know for sure which foods to avoid. Unfortunately, it is impossible to know ahead of time exactly how these foods will affect your overall diet and exercise routine. So, you can’t blame the nutritionist when these…
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Independent Educational Evaluations and 3 Reasons to Keep Them Private
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A “psycho-educational evaluation” is an overall assessment to determine learning disabilities, identify strengths, weaknesses, and cognitive deficiencies. These standardized tests are administered in full and the special sections are performed by various disciplines such as, occupational, speech, and physical therapists. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), before a child can receive special education support services,…
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Winning Strategies for a Successful IEP Meeting
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Parents whose children have an IEP understand the dilemma of taking sides. Many parents are adamant about what they want for their child, yet fail to discuss the needs and wants of their opponent, albeit, the teachers. Of course not…it wouldn’t be a game then, right? Sports teams don’t care one bit what the other team needs because…
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3 Easy Steps for Special Education Students to Get Ready for College
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Here are three quick and easy ways to help your student get ready for college. Take these steps now to make the transition of living away from home smoother, and, hopefully, as stress free as possible. 1) Take advantage of the college tour. * Meet with the department of disability before signing the acceptance letter.…