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IEP VS. A 504 ACCOMMODATION PLAN
The Section 504 plan is NOT an IEP and that is the only part that is clear. Understanding the differences can be critical. If you have a child who should have an IEP and you are given a 504 accommodation plan instead, you will not be able to get the supports...
WRITE THE IEP RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
The IEP is the child's individualized plan to attain functional goals. It makes no difference if we are looking at reading, social competence, or anyone or combination of needs, if they are not addressed in the IEP there will be no focus on them....
TRANSITIONING BACK TO SCHOOL
SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COVID-19
- COVID-19 has put light on and exposed to a greater degree the significant Diversity Gap,
- It exposed and exacerbated existing variances between students
- Teachers need to be aware that the need for differentiated...
This is a hard time for everyone. While we are all frustrated and coping with
unprecedented challenges raised by COVID-19, the burden is not shared evenly. This pandemic has magnified the extensive inequities present for 7.5 million special education students in our current educational...
For parents, advocates, and teachers IEP meetings can be overwhelming and even create fear. But, when provided with the right supports these fears can be alleviated.
Elenore Rosevelt said, "Do one thing every day that scares you."
Well, parents of children with special needs go far beyond...
PARENTS NEED SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATES NOW
MJ Gore, Roy Lewis, Marie Lewis
Some people say the special education system is broken. It may not be broken as much as dysfunctional, ignored and not complied with. 14% of all children are in special education and 90% of them do NOT have...
Provocative Language provides information on the interface between psychological practice, applied behavioral analysis, and social cognition training in an area that affects the education and welfare of children with specific disabilities like Autism, ADHD, TBI, and Tourette Syndrome. It provides...