Parent-Teacher Cooperation Getting the Most from Special-Ed Meetings When meeting with the school about your child's ADHD or learning disabilities, keep discussions...
“The Power of Family Engagement: How Involved Parents Can Foster a Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills” [Video Replay & Podcast #381] Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#381), download the slide presentation, and...
IEPs & 504 Plans Heads Up for IEP Meetings Special education meetings can be challenging for parents of ADHD and LD children. Know your legal...
IEPs & 504 Plans Q: “Can We Request Another IEP Meeting If Accommodations Aren’t Working?” “Annual IEP meetings are a minimum, and you have the right to convene an IEP meeting at...
Accommodations “These Classroom Accommodations Really Helped My Child” Which classroom accommodations work best for students with ADHD? The creative solutions that...
IEPs & 504 Plans “What Does That Mean?” Glossary of Special Education Terms and Acronyms Explaining the acronyms, abbreviations, and terms associated with special...
Free Downloads - School & Learning Free Sample Letter to Request an IEP/504 Evaluation Do you need to request an evaluation to determine your child's eligibility for special services? Use...
Ask the Experts 504 Plan Gone Awry: What Parents Can Do "My son's school schedules 504 Plan meetings too late in the year to keep him on track with classroom...
Guest Blogs “What Do You Mean You Didn’t See My Kid’s 504 Plan?!” The unthinkable was happening to my child: He was being shamed and bullied by his gym teacher — a...
IEPs & 504 Plans How Much Does a Special Education Lawyer Cost? "I need to find a special-education lawyer in my area to help my son get the accommodations he needs....
IEPs & 504 Plans How to Get an IEP: Step One – Document School Problems Your child has symptoms of ADHD and he's beginning to struggle in school. Don't "wait and see." Get...
IEPs & 504 Plans How to Get an IEP: Step 2 – Schedule a Teacher Meeting To secure an effective IEP for your child with ADHD, first schedule a parent-teacher meeting to...
IEPs & 504 Plans How to Get an IEP: Step 3 – Pursue a Diagnosis If you suspect your child has ADHD or LD, but you don't have a formal diagnosis you can still apply...
IEPs & 504 Plans How to Get an IEP: Step 4 – Request a Special Education Assessment The classroom strategies the teacher implemented aren't working. Your child is still doing poorly at...
Accommodations “Can the School Adjust My Child’s IEP Without Our Consent?” "The school's IEP team wants to change my daughter's plan after several parents complained that her...