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Tag Archives: IEP Goals

Making Progress in Reading – What Works?

Posted on 08/23/2018 by Wrightslaw — 8 Comments ↓

I was wondering if there is a website or database that actually lists what reading curriculum meets the definition of scientifically research based curriculum. My daughter’s school is using a Continue Reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged IEP Goals, Methodology, progress, Reading, Reading Programs, What Works Clearinghouse | 8 Comments ↓

Why Did the Teacher Give Us the SAME IEP as Last Year?

Posted on 05/21/2015 by Wrightslaw — 11 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in IEPs | Tagged Goals & Objectives, IEP Goals, IEPs, Parent Rights, parent rights and responsibilities | 11 Comments ↓

Does the Team Write Goals for Parents in the IEP?

Posted on 04/02/2015 by Wrightslaw — 2 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in IEPs | Tagged Goals and Objectives, IEP Goals, IEP Team Members, Parental Rights, Positive Parent-School Relationships | 2 Comments ↓

Teacher Limits IEP Goals So Our Daughter Isn’t Overwhelmed

Posted on 08/14/2014 by Wrightslaw — 1 Comment ↓

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 →

Posted in IEPs | Tagged Goals, IEP Goals, parent input, parent participation, parent rights and responsibilities | 1 Comment ↓

Retention is Not a Form of “Specialized Instruction”

Posted on 03/07/2013 by Sue Whitney — 5 Comments ↓

The school wanted to retain my son who has an IEP for OT, PT and Speech. They insisted he repeat second grade. I disagreed. Now in third grade, his teachers Continue Reading →

Posted in Retention | Tagged IEP Goals, IEPs, retention | 5 Comments ↓

Can a Child be Punished for Not Meeting IEP Goals?

Posted on 05/21/2009 by Sue Whitney — 33 Comments ↓

My son is in 6th grade and has ADHD (combined type). He was assigned 1 hour after school detention for not getting his agenda (homework assignment booklet) signed.One of the Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, FAPE, IEPs, Special Education Regulations | Tagged ADHD, Discipline, IEP Goals, IEPs, Short Term Objectives | 33 Comments ↓

IEP FAQs: What should be the “Effective Date” on IEPs?

Posted on 08/02/2008 by Wrightslaw — 58 Comments ↓

“Effective date” means just what it says. If you write an IEP and put the “effective date” as the date of the meeting, then the IEP goes into effect on Continue Reading →

Posted in FAQs, IDEA 2004, IEPs, Special Education Regulations | Tagged Goals & Objectives, IEP Goals, IEP Meetings, IEPs, School Policy, unique needs | 58 Comments ↓

How Can I Develop SMART IEP Goals for Behavior Problems?

Posted on 05/19/2008 by Pam Wright — 43 Comments ↓

Debbie writes: First, it was a pleasure to attend your Special Ed Law & Advocacy Conference in Bridgewater NJ last month. It was also a pleasure to sit with you Continue Reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Eligibility, FAPE, IDEA 2004, IEPs, Legal News | Tagged ADHD, Alternative Schools, Asperger Syndrome, autism, Behavior Problems, IEP Goals, IEPs, Parenting | 43 Comments ↓

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