Don't IEP Alone.

A mom asks about her child's referral to special ed, but I have a few questions for her. The short answer to your question: No, a teacher cannot just place a child in special ed. Here are the blog posts I reference in the podcast: RTI LRE Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

The IEP team should always presume competence. Here are some of the blog posts I reference in the podcast: IEP transition IEP Vision Statement Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Some changes to the blog, podcast and Facebook page. For the Ask an Advocate feature, click this link---> IEP Podcast Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Wrapping up the series on the parts of the IEP. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Some states have an IEP section called "Location of Services." But what does it mean? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Disability Classification and Eligibility Categories on the IEP Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

What parents should know about IEP placements and special education . Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Extended School Year -ESY and your IEP. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

The related services section of the IEP -what parents should know. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

What parents need to know about the SDIs and accommodations section of the IEP . Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each section of the IEP and how to use them. Today we're talking about IEP Goals, and here is the link to the flow chart I reference. The Ultimate IEP Goal Bank~1000s of Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives. IEP Goals, Accommodations and Strategies Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each section of the IEP and giving tips for each one. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I heard a mantra at a training workshop a few months ago. Trying to put it to use. Not going so well. Ableism: Why autism moms need to stop doing stuff like this. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each section of the IEP and tips for each. IEP Transition: How to make it successful for your Adolescent and Young Adult. Legal Guardianship and your Adult Child with Disabilities {What Parents Should Know} Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each section of the IEP and how to use it. Today, we're talking about what is arguably the most important section of the IEP. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each section of the IEP and tips for each one. Today it's Special Factors in the IEP aka Special Considerations. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each section of the IEP and tips for each. Should you sign the Medicaid form? And what about Procedural Safeguards ? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing the various parts of the IEP and tips for each. Today, the attendance sheet. Not as boring as it sounds, I promise. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm discussing each individual part of the IEP and what parents need to know. Today, the Cover Page. Might seem innocuous, but not always. Double check this item on the front page of your IEP. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

By this time of the school year, absences are starting to rack up. School Absences, Truancy and IEPs: What Parents Need to Know. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Graduation day is almost here, but what if you're doing a 13th year? Can my child “walk” with graduating class even though she is not graduating? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm already thinking about summer vacation. Don't forget that I have dozens of Disability and Sensory Friendly Travel Reviews on the blog. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

We are in the throes of IEP season and everyone is looking for a special education advocate. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

I'm reviewing some common Reading Programs and how to get them added to your IEP. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Just answering a few random questions I frequently receive about IEP meetings . Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book