by Jolene | Feb 2, 2015 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
3 Great IEP and 504 Plan Resources for Parents Photo Credit: Salvatore Vuono at www.freedigitalphotos.net Talking about annual reviews of IEPs and 504 plans on Groundhog’s Day may seem a bit early. But then again, if you’ve attended enough annual reviews...
by Jolene | Jul 24, 2014 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Back to School: 8 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to school ads. They’re appearing earlier and earlier in the summer. Early enough to create turf wars between back to school and the Fourth of July industries. While early July is way too soon to think about going...
by Mary Ashby | Mar 17, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
8 Ways to Advocate at School for Kids with Special Needs This winter’s been a long one, but spring is on the doorstep. That means both better weather and annual review season are at hand. Mary Ashby, a teacher consultant for CLC Network (now All Belong), is...
by Naomi Norris | Nov 11, 2013 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
IEPs, Sports, and Kids with Special Needs Today, I’m happy to introduce my friend and guest blogger Naomi Norris. She’s here to share how she and her son’s school used IEPs to encourage her son to get involved in his middle school cross country team....
by Jolene | Jan 9, 2013 | Educational Paperwork, Time Management/Organization
3 Time-Saving Tips for the School Year Time-saving tips can make the school year go more smoothly for parents and students with special needs. At the Iowa Learning Disabilities Conference in October, parents who attended my workshop, Managing You Time without Losing...