Your child is mostly fine at school…until it’s time to switch activities. Or leave the classroom, or walk into school, or deal with a substitute teacher. Or, or, or. For many kids with IEPs, ...

My son is currently in his 13th year of school. Let me just say this–it comes really fast. Like really, really fast. Mind you, he’s in a life skills program, so his IEP years of 18-21 are kind of ...

Assistive technology is one of the most underused supports in many IEPs. Parents often ask questions like: How do I get assistive technology added to my child’s IEP? Who decides what device is ...

Five-year-old Liam had just gotten home from preschool. Like a lot of kids that age, he was still wearing his backpack. He had been riding in the car with his dad after school. When they pulled into ...

If your child can answer a question when it’s written down, but falls apart when it’s said out loud, you’re not imagining things. Auditory memory is the skill that helps a student hold onto spoken ...

I see you over there, trying to make math a little less painful and a little more festive. Whether your kiddo loves math or avoids it like a flu shot, these Fall Coordinate Graphing Sheets add a bit ...

Sometimes, you just need a classic. And “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” never misses. These printable coloring pages bring the charm of the book right into your learning time, whether you’re focusing on ...

If your students or kids love everything gingerbread — from the cookies to the houses — these free printable gingerbread coloring pages will be a hit. They’re festive, easy to use, and perfect for ...

I’ve been a special education advocate, professionally, for 15 years. I am well aware of the tension or contentious nature of IEP meetings that exists. Sometimes downright hostile. Of course, no one ...

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 ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

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 ...