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Last Wednesday, July 26, 2023, a historic milestone was celebrated as the world commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Amidst this, it is essential to acknowledge the pivotal role of assistive technology (AT) in the ongoing quest for inclusivity and equality.
Read MoreIn today's diverse educational landscape, it is crucial to ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. For students with disabilities or special needs, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) play a vital role in providing tailored educational services and accommodations to foster their learning and development.
Read MoreEvery child is unique, with individual strengths and challenges. For children with special needs or learning differences, identifying appropriate accommodations and modifications in their educational journey is crucial for their success.
Read MoreAt the core of the IEP process lies the essential connection between a student's present levels of performance (PLOPs) and the subsequent development of relevant goals.
Read MoreYour child's IEP is most effective when you have a cohesive team of yourself, your child's educators, and other professionals who are working together with your child's best interest as top priority. However, as an advocate for parents and guardians of children with special needs, I am often asked: How do I make the most of my child's IEP meeting?
Read MoreAssistive technology (AT) plays a crucial role in IEPs by providing students with the tools they need to overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in the classroom, but what are the types of AT available?
Read MoreOne of the questions I am asked most often from parents is, “What can I do to set my child up for success?”
Read MoreWhile your child’s school provides important services, you have a crucial role to play in supporting your child’s learning.
Read MoreIt can be overwhelming to keep track of all the important documents and information related to your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP). One way to stay organized is by creating an IEP binder.
Read MoreThe IEP team is required to review your child’s IEP at least once a year. However, sometimes an annual review is not enough.
Read MoreAll children need support and encouragement. For children with learning disabilities, positive reinforcement helps students gain confidence, have a strong sense of self-worth, and develop the perseverance to keep going when things are difficult.
Read MoreParents, it is important that you view the IEP as YOUR opportunity to provide input to make your child’s educational experience positive and productive.
Read MoreLRE is one of the most often misconstrued special education laws, but understanding what it means is fundamental for families, teachers, and administrators to ensure that students can learn and thrive in school.
Read MoreIEPs should not look the same. To ensure that their proposed accommodations are tailor-fit to address an individual child’s individual needs, I have parents and professionals answer these five questions when evaluating their student’s IEP.
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Read MoreAs I continue to consult with parents and educators, the underlining theme that is continually expressed is either "parent non-participation" or "educator non-participation" in IEP meetings.
This is not a new problem!
Read MoreTheir use of these accommodations or modifications during classroom instruction and assessment allows them to accommodate to the learning characteristics of their students, thus assisting their students to demonstrate “what they know” and are “able to do” to the greatest extent possible.
Read MoreEducation is not mentioned in the Constitution and is primarily the individual states’ concern. As such, it is imperative that parents of special education students understand the rights and services that are available and how to access them.
Read MoreIn conversations with parents, there seems to be a lot of confusion between these two types of plans and how each can support their special needs child in school. Particularly now, as we are at the start of a new school year (after a particularly challenging last year), it is important to understand how to navigate federally-mandated accommodations for students who require additional learning support.
Read MoreFor many parents and educators of autistic children, life since March 2020 has been stressful, to say the least. Now, as many schools, activities, and therapy centers have fall reopening plans, many parents’ concerns have shifted to easing the transition back from distance learning.
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