The IEP Game Plan

When behavior starts impacting learning at school, parents often begin hearing terms like:  👉 FBA  👉 BIP  👉 behavior intervention  👉 crisis plan …and for many families, it can feel overwhelming fast. In this episode of The IEP Game Plan , we break down what Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are REALLY supposed to do — and what parents should actually...

If your child has an IEP and is struggling with behavior at school… you’re not alone—and it may not be what you think. In this episode, we’re talking about IEP behavior and why behavior problems often show up when the right supports are not in place. Because here’s the truth: Behavior is not just something to fix.  👉 Behavior is communication.  👉 Behavior is often a sign that your child’s needs...

If your child’s IEP looks good on paper… but they’re still not making the progress you expected… There’s a good chance the issue isn’t just the IEP goals. In this episode, we’re breaking down two areas that are often overlooked—but make a huge difference in whether your child actually makes progress: 👉 IEP accommodations  👉IEP service minutes You’ll learn the difference between the two, why they...

Your child’s IEP evaluation is one of the most important documents in the entire process… But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of times, it’s reviewed quickly… filled with numbers and terminology… …and parents are left thinking: 👉 “Okay… but what does this actually mean?”  👉 “How does this connect to my child’s IEP?” And here’s the truth… The evaluation is there. It’s being used…...