Data, Data, Data
Recently, in one of my classes, we had a debate regarding the importance of data collection in the classroom. Everyone had varying opinions on the importance of data, but one of my classmates was...
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Dyslexia: It’s all about goals, goals, goals
I am noticing a disturbing trend when I read IEPs and I have had some nonsensical conversations about reading with IEP teams lately as well. This trend and these conversations center around the goals...
View ArticleThe Importance of Including Your Child in Their Own IEP Meeting
We as parents spend a lot of time advocating for our children when they are young. However, there comes a time when our children become older and they have to learn how to advocate for themselves;...
View ArticleTo Spell or Not to Spell: Is it important?
It happened again. I was in an IEP for a student with dyslexia who is struggling with spelling the most. This GATE-identified young man is in the 5th grade and spelling phonetically, yet he was not...
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Dyslexia: To Spell or Not to Spell – The Sequel
I think I am a fairly reasonable person. I know how to pick my battles and when to use honey to catch flies. This spelling conundrum is getting the better of me. Let me refresh your memory and then...
View ArticleTen Steps to Writing Effective IEP Goals
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires that all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) include: A statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals,...
View ArticleWhat is a Special Education Advocate?
Special Education Advocates or IEP Advocates help parents write appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and attain special education services for their child with a disability from their...
View ArticlePutting an Appropriate IEP Team Together
Pete Wright, the Godfather of Special Education law, has often been quoted saying, “Unless you are prepared to remove your child from public school forever, you need to view your relationship with the...
View ArticleTop 10 Items that Should Be Listed in an IEP
We all know how important it is to have an IEP that addresses our child’s Academic, Developmental and Functional needs; to ensure they are appropriately prepared for an independent future. Therefore,...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Importance of IEP Goals and Objectives
The Goals and Objectives section of the IEP is the”meat” of the IEP. Goals and objectives should be directly linked to the child’s educational needs. Special educators determine what a child’s...
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