Your child's needs and goals are determined for their Individualized Education Program (IEP) through a combination of evaluation and IEP Team discussion. This is an important part of the special education process that helps determine the right support for your child..
Evaluating Your Child's Curren...
In this section, I will explore the concept of procedural FAPE as specified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Procedural FAPE refers to the process and procedural safeguards put in place to make sure children with disabilities receive appropriate educational services...
Foundation 2: Advance Equity
As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities become more advanced, schools and school districts are facing a turning point. The decisions made now about how to incorporate AI into teaching and learning could either help shrink systemic inequities or intensify them. The ...
Have you heard of Idaho Ed News? I created a Google News Alert for special education news, as I am finding myself drawn more and more to working for systemic change in special education advocacy. This has been on my mind, as I have been helping families write written state complaints (WSCs) lately. ...
Questions should never end! Advocates know that it is our job to understand so that we can better advocate... and we also know that the school and school district have a responsibility to provide understandable information so that parents can participate meaningfully. Artificial intelligence in spec...
A newspaper article from the Salt Lake Tribune caught my eye. Mr. Michael Lee authored, “Law aiming to protect teachers could harm students with disabilities, opponents claim,” on April 15, 2024, covering HB317. In summation, the bill would prohibit school districts from placing students in classroo...
As a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, you should understand the importance of FAPE and advocate for your child’s right to an education that meets their needs. By collaborating with educators and the school district, your child has a greater chance of receiving the specialized instru...
As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities rapidly advance, there is increasing discussion around how it could be used in special education classrooms. Policies are being developed to guide how AI tools meet the needs of parents, students with disabilities, and educators. The first foundation of s...
If you’re considering an evaluation for your child to determine eligibility for special education services, it’s helpful to know what to expect during the process. Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved.
Initial Request
The evaluation process typically begins when you or the school requests an e...
As a parent of a child receiving special education services, you may have heard about artificial intelligence (AI) being used in education. AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making a...
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are developed and implemented. Parent advocates need to critically monitor your child’s educational program to ascertain whether or not the IEP is more tailored and responsive to your chi...
Here are the steps to request an evaluation for your child to determine if they qualify for special education services:
- Put your request in writing. Send a letter or email to your child's school principal or special education director requesting a comprehensive evaluation for special education el...
