
10 Steps to Make the Most of Your IEP Meeting
The IEP meeting is a crucial opportunity for you as a parent or caregiver to understand what the school district is providing for your child. Being prepared and ready to go means you will be at your peak performance.
We…

All Students, Yes All, Want To Do Well
The other day I read an interesting article “What If Everything You Knew About Disciplining Kids Was Wrong?” and it really spoke to me.
As a classroom teacher and father to a 17-year-old boy with special needs and…


What Is an IEP?
Overview
An IEP, is an individualized education plan. It is regularly found in public school systems as well as some private schools.
The IEP is a written document and serves an education plan for students with exceptional (special) needs…

What Does a Special Education Advocate Do?
Overview
A special education advocate is an individual who works on your behalf to help you secure services for your child. Some advocates work for free, while others charge a fee for services. They have varying degrees of experience and many…

Should There Be Cameras in Special Education Classrooms?
While classrooms across the nation are supposed to be safe places of learning for all children, the reality is that this expectation doesn’t always mirror reality.
But when the students on the receiving end of unfair or even inhumane treatment…