IDEA: What is FAPE? fape Mar 31, 2024

IDEA: What is a FAPE?

Each section of the course, “Beginning Advocacy: Introduction to Special Education Advocacy” has, I hope, useful information for parents of children with disabilities. I have tried to make the course a good foundation of knowledge for beginning educational advocacy, so that pa...

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The Purpose of the IEP iep Mar 28, 2024

As parents, we want our children to thrive in all areas of life, not just academics. When disabilities impact development, addressing only academics falls short. That's why the power of the IEP is it's whole-child focus.

Your child's IEP will include goals for key subjects like reading, writing, an...

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The IEP: More Than Academics iep iep team Mar 26, 2024

When a disability impacts your child's life, narrow academic goals just aren't enough. The true power of the IEP lies in its whole-child approach - an individualized educational plan for your unique child.  

Of course, areas like reading, writing, and math are included, supporting your child in bui...

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You: The Irreplaceable Expert iep iep process iep team parent participation Mar 25, 2024

Developing an IEP is a team effort. And you, the parent, are the irreplaceable expert on your child's team. 

No one understands your child's strengths, struggles, behaviors and needs across environments like you do. No one has been the constant advocate, cheerleader and champion like you through ev...

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