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Tips & Tricks for Getting Effective IEPs

04/04/13
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Things I have learned through the years that have helped me get a program to meet my children’s needs. 1.  Knowledge is power. I learned as much as I could about the law.  I used the internet, library and support groups.  There is a wealth of support groups online. Find one right for you. Use […]

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Sad, But True. Decision-maker v. Equal Participant

04/23/12
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My school told me, “You are the expert at home and the district is the expert at school.”  I did not agree to my daughter’s IEP. The district refused to allow me to tape record meetings and include my notes with the district’s notes. I filed a state complaint. The complaint: The school completely ignored […]

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