Can Our Advocate Observe My Son in Class?
Can our advocate observe my son in the classroom? The school denied my request and said, “only the parent can observe.” Members of the IEP Team The parents and school Continue Reading →
Category Archives: IEPs
Does the Team Write Goals for Parents in the IEP?
The school listed this goal/objective in my son’s IEP. “Objective: The parent will direct all communication to the Principal. Parent is not allowed to call or talk to the special Continue Reading →
FYI: IEP Pop-Ups & Checklists
It’s IEP season. Do you have questions about IEPs? Time to learn, or review, what the law really says. (Hint: This may be different from what you have been told!) Continue Reading →
How Do You Write a “Consult” in the IEP?
My daughter will receive 10 hours a year of consultation from the Occupational Therapist (OT) this year. How should we write this in the IEP? Often the IEP just says Continue Reading →
Training in the IEP for School Bus Drivers / Attendants
Are school bus drivers and bus aides who transport special needs children required to have training? Are they required to know the disability and be able to accommodate that disability? Continue Reading →
How Can I Get My Son’s IEP Updated for College?
My son’s IEP was last updated in 3rd grade. He is now a senior at a private christian school. How can I get his IEP updated for college? There are Continue Reading →
IEP Services – Not happening!
Our school divides the intervention specialist’s time for each class period between 2 classrooms. The specialist is only working with my child for half the class period. Or, the specialist Continue Reading →
School Says IEP is “All or Nothing!”
I was told by the Special Ed Director that an IEP is all or nothing. You either agree to the whole thing, or you decide you don’t want your child Continue Reading →
Teacher Limits IEP Goals So Our Daughter Isn’t Overwhelmed
My daughter’s IEP goals were based simply on what her teacher observed. She ignored our suggestions and says she doesn’t believe the issues we have at home are a problem Continue Reading →
School Ignores What My Child’s Doctor Recommends. Should I Get an Evaluation?
My 10-year-old 4th grader will be in a new, grade-level building, in a gifted and talented classroom. He has been diagnosed severely ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and Tourettes. His doctor recommended Continue Reading →
