So, you suspect your child or a student in your classroom may need special education services. What happens next? Let's break ...

One of the most frustrating parts of my job as an advocate is knowing or remembering the little detaily things about special ...

This question is one that I answer all the time. And mind you, I don’t have an answer for you. But if you’re asking–which is better an IEP or a 504? I can at least help you understand what each will ...

Let’s talk about a topic that makes some people squirm, and for others, it’s the very thing they need to hear: grieving your child’s disability diagnosis. National Grief Awareness Day is observed ...

During a school shooter drill at a local elementary school, the alarm blared, and the announcement instructed everyone to “run to the nearest safe zone.” But for 9-year-old Jake, who uses a wheelchair ...

Hey there, IEP parent! I have been in your shoes (see what I did there?). I am on this same journey, as I am a parent to a disabled child myself. And now, in addition to being a blogger since 2008, I ...

If your child is being evaluated for Early Intervention or Special Education Services, you may be introduced to the terms ‘receptive language skills’ or ‘expressive language skills.’ As humans, we all ...

Mornings can be rough for everyone. Students and teachers don’t want to wake up for the day, and if the sun isn’t shining, those days can have a slow start. A fun morning meeting is a great way to ...

When I was a special educator in Maryland, we provided an IEP Snapshot to all of our general educators who had a student with an IEP in their class. We knew that teachers could be overwhelmed when ...

Have you heard of being a special education surrogate parent? The slang for it is actually educational surrogate, and the special education or IEP part is assumed. Many times parents ask me how they ...