I recently had a conversation with a family and was guiding them on their school refusal issues with their child. Their situation had progressed to the point where they found themselves in truancy ...

School refusal is a behavior. It might seem controversial for me to state that, but I don’t think so, and here’s why. I’ve been a vocal critic of poorly done FBAs and behavior plans, and pointing out ...

This resource hub is designed for teachers and school staff who support students with IEPs. You’ll find practical tools, templates, and guidance to help you collect meaningful data, write clear ...

If you’re a parent navigating the IEP waters in Illinois (and let’s face it, you are), knowing your state’s regulations is going to be essential going forward. The federal law, the Individuals with ...

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

When parents first hear the phrase Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), it can feel overwhelming and abstract. You might wonder, “Okay, but what does that actually look like in a classroom?” The ...

You know that moment when you realize your kid has been “getting support” for months (or years), and still can’t decode a simple word or solve a basic math problem? Yeah. That. It’s one of the most ...

Do your students ask you how to spell “because” three times a week, even though it’s on the word wall? It might be time to dust off those dictionary skills. And yes, I included the answer keys with ...

If I had a dollar for every time a school staffer shrugged off a serious medical condition with “She’ll be fine,” I could fund my own private OT clinic. Here’s the truth: Your child’s medical ...

Additionally, we are reviewing the entire Don’t IEP Alone course catalog to determine which sessions are appropriate to be added to the CEC/PD offering. In particular, the recorded sessions from ...

You ever find yourself saying, “Please just sit still and do one worksheet!” only to be met with a full-body flop onto the floor? Yeah, same. That’s why I love anything hands-on, like these ABC Clip ...

IEP Present Levels Planning Guide Instant Download: A simple, fill-in-the-blank structure to help you organize data before you write Prompts for strengths, needs, disability impact, and baseline ...