Be Prepared…
Be Prepared Fifteen years ago, we had no voice …. and didn’t even know we needed one! Boy, were we wrong! Not knowing the IEP process, the verbiage, or our...
Government
What the Federal Tax Overhaul Means for Families with Special Needs
Late last year, Congress passed the biggest federal tax overhaul in decades, a change which is unofficially referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Originally intended...
What Is the Purpose of Least Restrictive Environment?
Navigating the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in the IEP Process As parents sit at the IEP table, the team comes to the part of the meeting where they discuss the...
Calm Your Nerves – Know What To Expect At An IEP Meeting
Know What To Expect At An IEP Meeting IEP MEETING … Just those two words can send a parent into a state of fear, anxiousness and worry, including the most...
Where Do I Go for Evaluations
Evaluations Your child has just been given a medical diagnosis of a disability…OR… you suspect your child has a disability but are not sure. Now what? Many of us parents...
Should My Child Attend the IEP Meeting?
Should My Child Attend the IEP Meeting Many parents attend their child’s IEP meeting and advocate for their child. But, when should your child attend the meeting? Now that the...
The Politics of Special Education: The Information You Need Right Now
Special Education Disclaimer: The information herein comes from currently employed educators and administrators who wish to remain annonymous. How can you protect your child’s education and future? Whether you are...
Pool Safely
“When Jake almost drowned last month, I didn’t think about all the steps we’d taken to protect him. Just the one that saved him.” It could have been the fence....
Plan Early for Your Child’s Long-Term Security
Long-Term Security The vast majority of my clients who have children with special needs share the same goal: that they will outlive their children. The thought of leaving their loved...
IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future
IEP Goals and Your Child’s Future Many parents, including myself, were/are unaware that the IEP is more than “just” a plan for your child; it is a legal document and...
