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31 10, 2018

3 Tips for Keeping an IEP Current

2019-05-23T12:20:38-05:00

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a formal commitment from the school that outlines the services and support it will provide to an eligible child in order for the child to benefit from the educational program. An IEP must be developed before a student can begin receiving special education services. It also must be reviewed and updated each year so that the child receives the most appropriate services he needs at that time. […]

3 Tips for Keeping an IEP Current2019-05-23T12:20:38-05:00
31 10, 2018

5 Elements of Successful Advocacy

2019-05-23T12:33:59-05:00

1. ATTITUDE AND EMOTIONS Don’t yell. Drop your voice when you feel anger. If the other party seems to be acting in good faith, respond in-kind. Focus on how to get your partner(s) to do what you think they need to do. Never threaten anything you are not fully prepared to carry out successfully. Imagine yourself as the advocate for someone else’s child. […]

5 Elements of Successful Advocacy2019-05-23T12:33:59-05:00
30 10, 2018

Who Has the Information You Need?

2019-05-23T13:50:05-05:00

The first step in getting services for your child is being prepared to explain what you want for your child and having information that supports your request. After you decide what your child needs, you must be able to clearly communicate to the appropriate person what you are requesting. Communicating with the appropriate person is the quickest, simplest way to resolve or address issues. […]

Who Has the Information You Need?2019-05-23T13:50:05-05:00
29 10, 2018

My Child’s IEP Doesn’t Seem to Be Working. Now What?

2022-12-02T11:52:58-06:00

Are you concerned your child’s IEP isn’t working? Are you worried that even though the teacher is following the plan, your child still doesn’t seem to be making the progress you expect? Here are steps from Understood.org that you can take if you think your child’s IEP isn’t working. 1. Define what “not working” means to you It’s important to pinpoint what you’re worried about. Maybe your child is still frustrated with or having trouble with his homework. Perhaps you expected things to get easier sooner or that his grades would have improved. Or maybe you haven’t heard anything from the IEP team, and [...]

My Child’s IEP Doesn’t Seem to Be Working. Now What?2022-12-02T11:52:58-06:00
29 10, 2018

Decision-Making Supports and Protections for a Young Adult

2018-10-29T11:05:24-05:00

Even young adults on a typical developmental path don’t immediately begin making every decision, and assuming every responsibility, the day after they turn 18. There are a variety of supports for decision-making, both formal and informal, that parents of all young adults can consider, regardless of the young person’s disability or level of independence. Decision making supports can apply to medical, financial, educational and personal decisions. There are four main factors to consider in order to make a meaningful support plan for your individual young adult with his or her own unique needs. The factors are: autonomy, capacity, responsibility for consequences, [...]

Decision-Making Supports and Protections for a Young Adult2018-10-29T11:05:24-05:00
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