Male Parapros for Female Students – A Good Idea?
The school assigned a male parapro to my daughter with mild mental disabilities. I’m concerned about her safety and modesty. We are not comfortable with this. What can we do Continue Reading →
Category Archives: IEPs
Can an Outside Professional Be Part of the IEP Team?
The school said, “I am not sure if you are aware, outside professionals are not considered a part of the IEP team. Your doctor really cannot participate. Parents use professionals Continue Reading →
Will My Child Benefit by Giving Up His IEP?
My 4th grader with ADHD goes to resource for reading and math. His school wants to take him off an IEP and put him on a 504. His teacher feels Continue Reading →
Tips & Tricks for Getting Effective IEPs
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 Continue Reading →
Make Any Sense: Off-Site Instruction Provided On-Site?
Based on a doctor’s order, my daughter is receiving homebound instruction. The school district makes us provide transportation to the school for this instruction. Shouldn’t the school provide transportation or Continue Reading →
Where Can I Find a Sample IEP Form?
Are there forms or examples available for 504 Plans and IEP’s? How do I get them? To provide guidance about how to implement IDEA 2004, the Education Department publishes topics Continue Reading →
The Negative Effects of Separating Children with Disabilities
Inclusion: What does the research say? There is a strong research base to support the education of children with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers. Although separate classes, with lower student Continue Reading →
Why Won’t the School Provide Homebound Instruction?
My child’s doctor recommended homebound instruction. The school said they had the authority to override that recommendation. Why won’t the school provide homebound services? Issues of homebound are determined in Continue Reading →
IEP Tips for Parents & Teachers: Before, During, After the Meeting
School has started. Your first IEP meeting is approaching. Both parents and teachers are anxious about what this year will bring. What will happen at the first IEP meeting? What Continue Reading →
What is the Timeline for Developing a Section 504 Plan?
My 6 year old daughter had her 3 year reevaluation. She has Childhood Apraxia of Speech and fine motor difficulty. She is doing well academically. At the IEP meeting one Continue Reading →
