Step Starting Point for Parents Starting the IEP process can feel confusing and intimidating—especially if this is all new to ...

Learn about the challenges parents face after their first IEP meeting and how to advocate for their child's promised services ...

Parenting a child with an identified learning disability is an exercise in frequent and sustained advocacy. And perhaps one of the most confusing things these parents will have to navigate is the ...

Federal law has always allowed for remote meetings to review and approve students’ Individualized Education Programs, the carefully constructed plans designed to meet the educational needs of children ...

Write a letter requesting an evaluation to see if your ADHD child might benefit from academic accommodations. Example Letter: https://www.uab.edu/adhdparentsupport ...

With this simple Google Form and spreadsheet—free template included—the whole IEP team can keep up to speed on the supports students need.

As a parent, you have a strong voice for your child’s education. Learn how to advocate for your child during the IEP meeting — from an expert who has been there. When a child with exceptionalities ...

In an August 2019 opinion letter, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") clarified whether attending a meeting to discuss the Individualized Education Program ("IEP") of an employee’s child is a ...

In the wake of a federal order for schools to keep providing special education during school closures, one of the trickiest parts of those services — mandatory parent meetings — has proven to be an ...