When the Holidays are Hard as a Special Needs Parent

When the Holidays are Hard as a Special Needs Parent

There is something about this time of year that gets me all nostalgic. I love Christmas. I love giving, I love teaching my kids about baby Jesus, I love the cheesy music and the traditions. Growing up, we didn’t live near much family so I CRAVED the day that...
Writing Effective IEP Goals

Writing Effective IEP Goals

Digging deeper into IEP goals is hard! So often you come to the table prepared with your parent input statement, your services and minutes, the giant list of accommodations… and then you get to goals and it seems ok, so you just move on! I get it! I’ve...
What to do Before, During and After your IEP Meeting.

What to do Before, During and After your IEP Meeting.

Parents are always asking me what their role is in an IEP meeting, how they can prepare and what to do afterwards. Here are a few tips for you to use to take control and boost confidence in your next school meeting. Check out the video below and share with friends!...
IEP VS. 504 What’s the deal?

IEP VS. 504 What’s the deal?

I am often asked “which is better a 504 Plan or an IEP?”  My answer always starts with “it depends.”  It’s a hard question to answer, because they both serve different purposes and have their own strengths depending on your child. Both are detailed plans,...
What is an IEP Coach and why do I need one?

What is an IEP Coach and why do I need one?

Before we get started I think it’s important that you understand how I got here, to this place where I’m serving other families through advocacy. Go check out this blog  to learn a little about where this all started for me. If you had asked me 7 years ago...

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