Managing Papers {Tip 24 of 31}
Tips to help with all that paper that comes home in the backpack each day Yes, we all know how much paper comes home – tons! You can keep it...
New School Year
Special Education & Disability Acronyms / Abbreviations {Tip 23 of 31}
Special Education has a language of its own As you participate in your child’s special education process, you may feel that everyone has started speaking in a foreign language...
Taxi-ing Kiddos: Car Mate Essentials {Tip 22 of 31}
It’s back-to-school time again. That means more time spent in the car than out of it. Driving the kids to therapy, after school events, practices, and meetings.  But, by...
It’s Okay to Feel Overwhelmed {Tip 21 of 31}
Feeling stressed-out or frustrated Just about every parent of a special needs child ends up feeling stressed-out, overwhelmed or frustrated with the special education system at some point. So, don’t...
Transition Planning {Tip 20 of 31}
Importance of Transition Planning The importance of preparing your child for the time when they will be released from the school district cannot be stressed enough. This preparation is called...
Don’t Wait to Sign up {Tip 19 of 31}
 Don’t wait to sign up for services for your child  The best tip I ever got was to put my child on waiting lists. I was advised to get...
How to Quickly Explain Your Child to a Teacher {Tip 18 of 31}
A Teacher’s Cheat Sheet about My Child {Tip18-31} Helping teachers help your child A two-sided page can give educators and therapists a quick reference to understand your child’s disability...
Reducing Back to School Anxiety {Tip 17 of 31}
How to calm an anxious child As we start to think about returning to school don’t forget the anxiety this may generate in your child. While most children do not...
Procedural Safeguards Parental Rights Under IDEA {Tip 16 of 31}
Did you know that Procedural Safeguards notify parents of their rights? Know your Rights! As the parent of a child who receives special education, you have certain rights that are...
School Schedule at Your Fingertips {Tip 15 of 31}
Quick access to your child’s school schedule; this simple tip saves time Have you ever found yourself constantly looking on-line, asking another parent or wondering, “was this Tuesday a half-day, is this...
