If your child seems bright but takes forever to finish homework, struggles with timed tests, loses track of multi-step directions, or melts down from the mental effort of keeping up all day, ...

In the past 10 days, I have presented the same webinar three times to three different groups of IEP parents. And, as often happens, I see trends among IEP issues that parents are dealing with. The ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve reached the 100th day of school. It hasn’t been easy for everyone—but it’s still worth celebrating with a low-lift win. These 100th Day of School Coordinate Graphing Sheets give your student a ...

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 ...

Ever stumble across the phrase “supplemental educational services” in your kid’s IEP and think, What even is that? Is it a fancy way of saying tutoring? Is it something extra? Is it code for something ...

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 ...

If the words “educational activity” send your kid running for the hills…you’re not alone. That’s why I made this sign language puzzle printable. It’s ASL practice disguised as a game. Sneaky, I know.

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 ...