Yes or No? IEP Meetings Can Only Be 1 Hour Long
I’ve been a special ed teacher for 25 years. I have questions about two things my Supervisor told me this year. 1. An IEP meeting cannot last more than one Continue Reading →
Category Archives: IEPs
Change of Services in High School – “That’s All We Offer!”
My daughter is in middle school, where she receives skills support every day in an inclusion program. At the annual review, we were told she will now only receive skills Continue Reading →
Change of Services in High School – “That’s All We Offer!
My daughter is in middle school, where she receives skills support every day in an inclusion program. At the annual review, we were told she will now only receive skills Continue Reading →
New DoD Special Ed Regs Level the Playing Field for Military Kids
On June 25, DoD issued their new Special Education Regulations which affect children with disabilities who are educated in their DoD schools. Many schools on military bases are operated by Continue Reading →
Legal? Child Study Intervention Plan Instead of IEP
Is is legal to keep a child on a Child Study Intervention Plan for years after the eligibility process? Interesting question from Virginia. Here are the facts we know. Twice-exceptional Continue Reading →
Requesting a 1 to 1: Be Careful What You Wish For!
When parents request a one-to-one aide or paraprofessional for their child with a disability, they are often frustrated by the school district’s response. Even when the district agrees to their Continue Reading →
The School is Taking Away My Son’s Para
My 4th grade son has a one-one para. He has autism, is easily distracted, and has a hard time staying on task. The school said since he has no severe Continue Reading →
Why Did the Teacher Give Us the SAME IEP as Last Year?
My son’s special ed teacher decided to give us the same IEP from last year? Is this legal? She didn’t even make out a new one! You are not alone. Continue Reading →
Oh No! What Did I Sign?
I signed the attendance sheet at my IEP meeting. Does that mean I agreed to what was said in the meeting? At the meeting, the school agreed to Orton-Gillingham, but Continue Reading →
Should We Discontinue Services & Terminate the IEP?
My daughter is an 18 year old junior who misses school because of migraines. She has an IEP for reading problems. The Special Ed teacher doesn’t believe she has headaches, Continue Reading →
