What to do when the IEP isn’t being followed

What to do when the IEP isn’t being followed

IEP’s are legally binding documents. We meet as a team at least annually to discuss progress and areas for opportunity and we create a plan based on the data presented to the team. A lot of time and effort and even emotion goes into writing this plan so that the...
Avoiding the IEP Chaos in the Fall

Avoiding the IEP Chaos in the Fall

IEPs are overwhelming, I get it. Even with my background, I sat in too many meetings feeling unsure and overwhelmed. I could read the IEP document no problem, but I didn’t know how I fit into it. I was an equal IEP team member, but the decisions were made before I got...
What is a Behavior Intervention Plan?

What is a Behavior Intervention Plan?

 Behavior Intervention Plan What is it? A behavior intervention plan is a formal written plan implementing positive behavioral intervention and supports at school. The BIP happens as a result of the school conducting a functional behavior assessment. The FBA will help...
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...

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