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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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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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 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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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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