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Mar 13, 20231 min
The ABC's of IEP's!
Coming soon check out our series of short videos that will help you to navigate your child's next IEP meeting!
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Jan 24, 20231 min
What does L.R.E. mean?
When determining the proper placement for a student with special education needs, or deciding where services will be provided, the Least...
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Jan 17, 20231 min
What are Compensatory Educational Services?
We have been getting several questions about compensatory services. Unfortunately, with staffing shortages, some districts are having a...
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Jan 10, 20231 min
What does School Suspension Mean for my Student with an IEP?
When a student is sent home from school early due to disruptive behavior, suspension paperwork should accompany the dismissal....
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Jan 3, 20231 min
What did you do at School Today?
How was your day? This is a question we often ask children to gather insight into their school days, yet, it is often answered with a one...
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jessica8774
Dec 27, 20221 min
What is F.A.P.E.?
Students with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Their IEPs are developed to ensure services,...
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jessica8774
Dec 13, 20221 min
Suicide and Crisis Hotline
988 is a new three-digit dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. “This dialing code will be available to everyone...
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jessica8774
Dec 6, 20221 min
Did You Know Babies, Even in Utero, Can Experience Strokes?
Did you know that babies, even in utero, can experience strokes? May is stoke awareness month. We want to share some information...
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jessica8774
Nov 29, 20222 min
Type 1 Diabetes is Often Misunderstood
When any child is diagnosed with a medical condition, it can be scary. We want to focus a few posts on medical diagnoses, the educational...
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jessica8774
Nov 22, 20221 min
Type 1 Diabetes is a Health Condition that May Require a 504 or IEP...
A medical diagnosis can be challenging. There are many things to navigate with regard to medical appointments, appropriate care, and...
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jessica8774
Nov 15, 20221 min
Read Aloud Tips for Parents!
There are many benefits of reading aloud to infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children. Language development begins before the...
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jessica8774
Nov 8, 20221 min
What are your Student's Goals?
Goals are a large part of the IEP. While many students need support and additional services to reach their goals, it’s important that...
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jessica8774
Nov 1, 20222 min
‘Sesame Street’ Welcomes New Muppet With Disability
The people behind “Sesame Street” are introducing a new Muppet who uses a wheelchair in an effort to spotlight children with disabilities...
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jessica8774
Aug 23, 20221 min
What should be documented?
Have you ever heard the phrase “if it isn’t in writing, it didn’t happen?” Whether you have heard this or not, it is something to...
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jessica8774
Aug 16, 20221 min
IEP Meetings...Deep Breath!
IEP meetings can be challenging in many ways. As a parent, navigating special education is often an emotional process. Sitting in a...
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jessica8774
Aug 9, 20221 min
What does "LRE" mean?
School teams are responsible for determining where students spend their time during the school day and how services will be appropriately...
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Aug 2, 20221 min
Superhero's Need Support too!
Kids are resilient but sometimes need additional help and support. If your find that your child is struggling in school, there are...
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