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.

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re looking for writing IEP goals, chances are you already know “improve writing” isn’t much of a goal. Writing is a big skill, and there are a lot of smaller skills that go into it. For this ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Navigating the maze of Extended School Year (ESY) services can feel like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions—frustrating and confusing. While the Individuals with Disabilities ...