Building the Bridge to Next Year: How to Advocate for a Smoother Transition Now
As the current school year winds down, it’s tempting to focus solely on summer vacation and some well-earned downtime. But for many…
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Parenting. Special Education. IEPs. Advocacy. I know, it’s a lot. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly wondering if you’re doing enough. Whether you’re tackling IEPs, looking for ways to support your child at home, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, you’re in the right place.
Here you’ll find practical tips on IEPs, parenting, and navigating the world of neurodiversity, all designed to help you navigate your child’s educational journey with clarity, confidence, and a little piece of mind. Stay awhile. You belong here and trust me…you’re doing way better than you think.
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What Your Child’s Behavior is Trying to Tell You
When a child is struggling with behavior, the natural response is usually to focus on stopping it. How do I get this…
When Your Child Needs an FBA (and How to Actually Ask for One).
If your child is having behavioral challenges at school and the response has been things like consequences, calls home, or vague “we’re…
What to do When Placement is in Dispute
If you’ve gotten to the point where you’re questioning your child’s placement, trust that instinct. Whether the school is recommending a change…
Why you should never walk into an IEP meeting alone
IEP meetings can feel like a lot…because they are. You’re sitting across from a full team of professionals, listening to data, recommendations,…
Your Child Isn’t Failing, the System Is
Walk into almost any classroom and you’ll see the same picture of what “good learning” is supposed to look like. Students sitting…
Prompt Dependence: Why Removing Support Isn’t the Answer
One of my favorite parts of being a special education advocate is when issues come up in IEP meetings that I can…
Our Kids Deserve Better: What’s Going on with the Education Department and Why it Matters For our Kids?
You may have seen the news that the U.S. Department of Education recently cut hundreds of jobs. These cuts directly impact the…
Dyslexia and Writing and Why It Can Be So Hard
Writing can be tricky for kids with dyslexia, but understanding the challenges makes it easier to support them. Here are 7 ways…