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5 IEP CURRICULUMS #3 EXPANDED / FUNCTIONAL
Usually, parents do not think of accommodations or modifications as part of an actual curriculum. It does help to look at things from a different perspective because each of the 5 curriculum areas complements each other so that the child can...
5 IEP CURRICULUMS
Surprise, surprise, its not just reading, writing and arithmetic that we address in the IEP. The purpose of the IEP is to come up with a plan that will allow the child to access all of their education. That means that the accommodations and modifications that can be...
18 PARTS OF AN IEP - PART 2 (#10-18)
THERE ARE 18 ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE IEP
This brings us to the last blog of this series, where we address the last 9 parts of the IEP and their functions. PARENTS MUST UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTION OF EACH PART AND HOW TO USE THEM! What you do not know can delay...
18 PARTS OF AN IEP I-9
THERE ARE 18 ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE IEP
The annotated IEP document reaches 40 pages with no information about the student yet, so it is not surprising that some parents find it to be daunting and intimidating. That is why we want to make sure you are aware of, not...
WHO DEVELOPS THE IEP?
The IEP is developed by a team. This team includes school personnel and the child’s parents and as appropriate the child. This team meets AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY, but at least once a year.
Parents and Child
- the parents of the child with a disability are vital members of...
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...
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