“How often should I receive an IEP progress report?” sounds like one of those IEP questions that should have a simple answer. And, like most things with IEPs, it sort of does. Most parents are used to ...

What is an SDI on an IEP? Specially Designed Instruction (SDI is the acronym) might sound like a dry, technical phrase, but it’s actually one of my favorite parts of the IEP to talk about. The name ...

Behavior IEP goals can be tricky because behavior itself usually isn’t the whole problem. If a child is hitting, refusing work, leaving the classroom or shutting down, simply writing a goal that says ...

Scissor skills take practice, and handing a kid a pair of scissors and hoping for the best usually isn’t much of a lesson plan. These free scissor skills worksheets give kids a fun way to practice ...

Social skills questions can help kids practice starting conversations, sharing ideas, learning about others, and handling everyday social situations. Below are social skills questions and conversation ...

Learning to use scissors looks simple until you watch a child try to hold the paper, open and close the scissors, move them forward, and somehow stay near the line at the same time. There’s a lot ...

There is something about the beginning of a school year that convinces us this will be the year we are completely organized. Everything will have a place. We will write things down immediately. No ...

A student has a rough moment at school. Maybe they yelled or they refused to do the work. Or maybe even left the classroom. And then out comes the behavior reflection sheet from your stash of ...

IEP guidance and resources, and advocacy-informed tools to support stronger IEPs and better outcomes for students. Created from years of real-world experience in IEP and 504 meetings.

IEP guidance and resources, and advocacy-informed tools to support stronger IEPs and better outcomes for students. Created from years of real-world experience in IEP and 504 meetings.

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...