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10 Things to Know About IEP Progress Reports For parents of children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), progress reports are an important part of understanding whether the supports and services in the IEP are actually helping a child make progress. An IEP is not meant to sit unchanged while a child struggles. Federal IDEA […]
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5 Tips for De-escalating an Overwhelmed Student Every educator, therapist, and parent has likely experienced a moment when a child becomes overwhelmed. Whether it’s due to sensory overload, frustration, anxiety, communication challenges, or unexpected changes in routine, these situations can quickly escalate if not handled thoughtfully. The good news is that de-escalation is a skill
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Establishing Other Health Impairment (OHI) Eligibility as the First Step to Your Child’s IEP When parents hear the term Other Health Impairment (OHI) during an IEP evaluation, it can sound confusing or overly technical. However, understanding this eligibility category is an important step toward securing the educational supports your child may need. Under the Individuals
Assessing Fluency and Stuttering Needs in Your Child’s IEP Communication is a critical part of a child’s educational experience. When a student struggles with fluency or stuttering, those challenges can affect classroom participation, social interactions, presentations, reading aloud, and overall confidence. That’s why a comprehensive assessment is essential when determining whether speech and language supports
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Tips for Medical & School Collaboration: A Unified Approach for a Child’s IEP Success Supporting a child with disabilities often involves a team of professionals working toward the same goal: helping the child thrive. However, medical providers and school teams sometimes approach challenges from different perspectives, which can create confusion for families. The good news
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When parents receive an IEP evaluation report, one of the most confusing parts is understanding the scores. You might see numbers, ranges, and terms that feel overwhelming at first. One of the key tools used to interpret these results is the bell curve.Understanding how the bell curve works can help you make sense of your
Advocating for your child in the IEP process requires persistence, organization, and emotional strength. It’s not a one-time event. It’s an ongoing journey that can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to keep up with meetings, documents, and decisions, you are not alone. IEP parent burnout is real. The key is not
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Advocating for your child through the IEP process is not a one-time event. It’s a long-term journey that requires energy, consistency, and emotional resilience. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed, stretched thin, and eventually facing IEP burnout. But what if the same structure we use to support students through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) could also
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Preparing for your child’s first IEP meeting can feel overwhelming. There are documents to review, questions to ask, and decisions that will impact your child’s education. The good news is that with the right preparation, you can walk into your Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting feeling confident, organized, and ready to advocate. This simple checklist
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Walking into your first IEP meeting can feel overwhelming. There are unfamiliar terms, multiple team members, and important decisions being discussed about your child’s education. Many parents walk out of their first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting wishing they had known a few key things beforehand. If you’re preparing for your first meeting, these six
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