It’s common for students to lose interest in their work during the last few weeks of school. Here are a few tips to finish strong.
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Transition services prepare students for success. They provide each child with the tools necessary to thrive as an adult and work towards independence, as described in the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Services do not only assist with changes between middle school and high school. They also prepare students for when they leave the secondary school environment.
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For many parents/families, their child’s annual IEP meeting falls in the second half of the school year. If this is the case for your child, there’s no time like a little down time (after the holiday celebrations, of course) to start preparing. Read more for a few tips about preparing for the meeting.
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As the summer sadly winds down, the memories of relaxing evenings with family and friends and a license to eat as much ice cream as possible begins to fade. It’s time to start looking towards what will hopefully be a less stressful school year than the last. There are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about your child’s return to school.
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For many students who receive special education, summer includes Extended School Year (ESY) services.
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We’ve all experienced stress during COVID-19 multiple times and in various ways. One way to cope with some of that stress is to talk with a professional.
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An IEE, whether obtained privately or by public expense, can provide parents with the opportunity to participate in an IEP meeting and better advocate for their child with more authority.
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You’re sitting in an IEP meeting and the team is discussing whether or not your child has made progress. The school team thinks your child has but you aren’t so sure. How do you know?
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Adjusting to remote learning is filled with multiple challenges for our students, parents, teachers, and schools. Rightfully so, many parents are concerned with how their children with disabilities will continue to receive their supports and services while schools are closed.
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The US Dept. of Education (US DOE) and MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) have put out multiple guidances in regards to what education could look like during the school closures.
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Your child has been found eligible for a 504. How does that differ from an IEP? This is a common area of confusion for parents.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines a SLD as “a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations.”
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For those who have children on IEPs (Individualized Education Plan), organizing your child’s special education files now can help you be prepared for the coming year.
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For some children, summer includes a continuation of or supplement to their special education needs. In this article I will discuss the continuation of services provided by a school district defined as Extended School Year (ESY) services.
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If you have a child who has been referred for or receives special education, you should have received a copy of, or link to, the Parent’s Notice of Procedural Safeguards from your school district.
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You may be wondering who else can evaluate your child and where to get support outside of the school system. Fortunately, there are multiple options and resources for both.
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