Federal law has always allowed for remote meetings to review and approve students’ Individualized Education Programs, the carefully constructed plans designed to meet the educational needs of children ...

Twenty percent of public school students in Massachusetts need an individualized education program. Experts offer advice for ...

Parenting a child with an identified learning disability is an exercise in frequent and sustained advocacy. And perhaps one of the most confusing things these parents will have to navigate is the ...

LEA is one of those special education acronyms that sounds simple, but carries far more weight than most parents realize. At IEP meetings, the LEA isn’t just another seat at the table. That role is ...

IEP meetings can be tricky and confusing for parents. Teachers and school staff use a lot of educational jargon, rely on acronyms, and throw out program and curriculum names. Any given meeting might ...

What should I expect during my child’s IEP meeting? After a child is found eligible for special education and related services, a meeting must be held within 30 days to develop the IEP or 504 Plan. An ...

The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 process can be confusing, emotionally draining, and frustrating. Even after you have a plan in place, teachers don't always follow it. Here's what I ...

Recently, I wrote a post titled, “6 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Kid's First IEP Meeting.” Although I am also an educator, I wanted to get the perspective of an Exceptional Children (EC) teacher. EC ...

COLUMBIA - Many parents were attending the Columbia School Board meeting to hear the first discussion on parents ability to record some school meetings. Discussions include proposals to loosen ...

To obtain an IEP, an evaluation must first take place. To request an evaluation to determine eligibility, write a letter to the relevant school district special education coordinator and clearly state ...

What is an SDI on an IEP? Specially Designed Instruction (SDI is the acronym) might sound like a dry, technical phrase, but ...