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24 07, 2018

8 Things a Teacher Should Know about Your Child

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-24T15:07:26-05:00

For many of us the summer brings the opportunity to sleep in late, go to bed later, and generally have less structure around the home in regards to routines and meal times. With the start of school, there is an abrupt shift to following more rigid routines. It is often a difficult transition for parents, as well as children. Teachers are going through these same transitions: getting to know the personalities and learning styles of sometimes more than 20 children can be quite a challenge. If your child has special needs, it is especially important to share information with each member [...]

8 Things a Teacher Should Know about Your Childkristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-24T15:07:26-05:00

21 08, 2017

Does My Child’s 504 Plan Have to Be Reviewed at the Beginning of Each School Year?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-16T13:16:28-05:00

Does my child’s 504 plan have to be revisited at the beginning of each school year? Is there a legal requirement to review it annually? No, unlike with IEPs, there’s no legal requirement to review a 504 plan each year. But it’s a good idea to have an annual 504 plan review meeting anyway. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a situation where you wouldn’t want to revisit the plan at the start of the year. The new school year brings a lot of changes for your child—such as new teachers, curriculum and classes. If your child is starting middle or [...]

Does My Child’s 504 Plan Have to Be Reviewed at the Beginning of Each School Year?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-08-16T13:16:28-05:00

19 08, 2017

Back To School Tips That Work

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-07-30T10:20:22-05:00

Before school starts, read through the IEP to refresh your own memory. Talk over the learning goals with your child, especially those old enough to advocate for themselves. Then make sure each classroom teacher working with your child has a copy and understands the IEP’s intent.

Back To School Tips That Workkristina@partnerstx.org2019-07-30T10:20:22-05:00

16 08, 2017

How Do I Get My Child’s IEP Going at the Beginning of the School Year?

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-12T11:12:27-05:00

My daughter got her first IEP last spring when she was a fifth grader. She started attending middle school this fall and it seems to be taking a long time for the school to line up some of her service providers. Is there anything I can do to help get her IEP going at the beginning of the school year? Unfortunately, this problem is not uncommon. Schools often have to deal with faculty and staff leaving and new faculty and staff starting. Schedules sometimes change at the last minute. A new school year may also come with shifts in policies and [...]

How Do I Get My Child’s IEP Going at the Beginning of the School Year?kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-12T11:12:27-05:00

9 06, 2017

Transitioning Between Schools

kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-12T11:44:48-05:00

When we have children with disabilities, we hear the word “transition” a lot. And most of the time, we are talking about our children’s transition into adulthood. But even though that is an important transition, it isn’t the first one your child will face. There are transitions between home and preschool, preschool and elementary school, middle and high school – and maybe even between school districts, if your family moves. A child with a disability may be in school past the age of 18 and have even more transitions. […]

Transitioning Between Schoolskristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-12T11:44:48-05:00

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