So, you’ve been told your child qualifies for a 504 Plan. Great, right? But wait, what exactly does that mean? More importantly, what goes in a 504 Plan, and how do you know if it’s enough? Welcome to ...

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 ...

Study skills don’t always come naturally, especially for students with ADHD, executive functioning struggles, or other learning challenges. The good news? Explicit teaching and practice can help these ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

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 ...

If you’re staring at a blank “Meet the Teacher” letter and considering just taping your Bitmoji to a sticky note…I’ve got you. This free PDF includes a bunch of Meet the Teacher templates and examples ...

AAC devices (Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices) are an essential tool for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are unable to communicate verbally. It is not only ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

Navigating the maze of Extended School Year (ESY) services can feel like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions—frustrating and confusing. While the Individuals with Disabilities ...

Hey there, IEP parent! I have been in your shoes (see what I did there?). I am on this same journey, as I am a parent to a disabled child myself. And now, in addition to being a blogger since 2008, I ...

Are you looking for a fun and educational way to teach your child about the 50 states of the US? Our Free 50 States Trace It, Write It, and Color It printable worksheets are the perfect resource for ...

Inside: Yes, an IEP is a legally binding document. Understand the framework and laws behind IEPs and what to do if you have a legal dispute. Is an IEP a legal document? The short answer is yes. Yes, ...