Category: Special Education IEP

Special education articles describing anything IEP related.

The Devastation Caused By Silent Parents

Too often, parents fail to comprehend the devastation caused by their silence. Children with special needs depend on their parents advocacy throughout their educational journey. This is especially true when...
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Teachers Role In An IEP Meeting

As a parent to a child with special needs, you are intimately familiar with the unique struggles your child faces on a daily basis. When it comes time to seeking...
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6 Benefits Of A Child Advocate In An IEP Meeting

If you are the parent to a child with special needs, you know just how difficult it can be to find quality education for them. There are several steps involved...
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7 Steps Of The IEP Process

Individualized Education Plans (IEP) are a requirement for every child receiving special education and related services in the public school system. The IEP process should be individualized and fair, and...
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Special Education IEP Defined

Individualized Education Plans or IEPs are written documents that represent the provision for special education services for students with special needs. A growing number of students in public schools qualify...
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9 Parental Rights In The IEP Process

When it comes to special education, parental involvement is paramount to the success of a child. This is especially true during all aspects of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) creation,...
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5 Tips Parents Can Use To Help Create An Effective IEP

The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is required for every public school offering special education and other related services. An IEP is a combined effort between you as a parent, the...
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IEP – 4 Simple Ways To Monitor Progress

If your child is eligible for special education, then you may be familiar with the Individualized Education Plan or IEP. It’s a written document that outlines the annual learning goals...
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First, it’s important to know what exactly self-regulation is. According to Psychology Today, self-regulation behaviorally is “the ability to act in your long-term best interest, consistent with your deepest values.”…

5 Traits To Help Identify Dyslexia In Your Child

Does your child struggle in school? Do they cry during homework because they are so frustrated that they do not understand what they are learning? That was me as a…

3 Critical Types Of Routines For Children

In an earlier article, I discussed “why” routines are so important.(In general, routines provide children with the security and comfort needed to help them manage unknown and fearful situations.) As…

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As a parent, being an advocate for your child is critical to their academic development. When you fail to speak up, especially during an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting, your child is essentially missing out on potential assistance and resources that are available to them. The IEP team isn’t able to paint a full picture of your child’s life without your input. The Devastation Caused By Silent Parents is real, but it can be avoided.