How Kids Can Get Dysgraphia Help in School. “Schools don’t wait for a kid to get way behind,” VanTol says. “We start to identify kids as soon as they are not meeting (academic and behavioral) benchmarks and put in place a plan to try teaching them in a different way. And th...
1 in 5 kids have Learning or Attention Problems. Only 1 out of 3 of Those Get Help in School. IEP Academy helps parents put together a plan for success.
My daughter is in middle school, where she receives skills support every day in an inclusion program. At the annual review, we were told she will now only receive skillsContinue Reading → Schools Warned On Speech Services For Kids With Autism ...
(i) ATTENDANCE NOT NECESSARY - A member of the IEP Team shall not be required to attend an IEP meeting, in whole or in part, if the parent of a child with a disability and the local educational agency agree that the attendance of such member is not necessary because the member's area...
For some kids, their only area of need might be behavior. Therefore it kinda sorta makes sense that they only need a behavior plan and not a full-blown IEP. However, I think this is a horrible practice. If a child has behaviors significant enough to warrant a behavior plan, then they...
“As my child moves to middle school next year, I’m concerned about how they will handle the increased workload and changes in routine. We need to plan for this transition with goals and supports that will help them adjust smoothly.” “High school is just around the corner, and I’m...
smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Tune in each week as Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics ranging from education reform to advocating for equal rights for all students, and participating in modern activism. ...
The GreatKids organization suggests several things that you as a parent can do to ensure a productive IEP meeting that results in a plan for your child that you feel comfortable with: Prepare for the meeting ahead of time. Do your research on the IEP process (you’re off to a great star...
An ideal first step in the IEP process, this DVD facilitates collaboration between professionals and parents as they help young children make the critical transition from early intervention to preschool. Perfect for guiding parents and training new and future practitioners, this encouraging, un...
Faith, Family, and Children with Special Needs: How Catholic Parents and Their Kids with Special Needs Can Develop a Richer Spiritual Life It's hard enough for today's parents to raise faith- filled children. But for the parents of kids with special needs, the challenges can be almost overw...