One of the more frustrating aspects of “IEP life” is the perceived lack of accountability as far as parents being able to hold schools accountable. Now, I expect some pushback here from school staff, ...

Hey there, IEP parent! I have been in your shoes (see what I did there?). I am on this same journey, as I am a parent to a disabled child myself. And now, in addition to being a blogger since 2008, I ...

“She likes to braid hair.” Several years ago, I was an Educational Surrogate for a teen in a neighboring county. That sentence was her entire IEP transition plan. Seriously, that was it. And, she had ...

During a school shooter drill at a local elementary school, the alarm blared, and the announcement instructed everyone to ...

Mornings can be rough for everyone. Students and teachers don’t want to wake up for the day, and if the sun isn’t shining, those days can have a slow start. A fun morning meeting is a great way to ...

When I was a special educator in Maryland, we provided an IEP Snapshot to all of our general educators who had a student with an IEP in their class. We knew that teachers could be overwhelmed when ...

Ever feel like the difference between an IEP goal and an IEP objective is as clear as mud? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This is a question that comes up all the time. And hey, if it makes you feel ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

A pumpkin spice sensory bin is simple to make, smells heavenly, and is full of textures and surprises that will keep your kids occupied longer than you can say “extra foam.” Plus, it’s a fantastic way ...

I’m going to wag my finger at you–from this day forward, you do a Parent Concerns Letter for your IEP. Every.single.time. No more “Well I didn’t know…” or “I didn’t think I had to do one each time…” ...