by Jolene | May 11, 2012 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
During my 25 years as a classroom teacher, I attended many, many annual reviews for my students with identified special needs. So I was delighted when guest blogger Gillian Marchenko sent the following guest post just in time for annual review season. Parent who will...
by Jolene | Dec 28, 2010 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Are the kids tired of their Christmas toys yet? Are they picking at each other? Owly with cabin fever? Are you counting the days until school starts again? Do you need a good laugh? Visit Wright’s Law If your answer is yes to any of those questions, this might...
by Jolene | Jan 29, 2010 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
In the previous post, you met Jennifer Peter, an Iowa professional learning and leadership consultant. If her explanation of the difference between Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504b plans was helpful, you’ll also appreciate her answer to this...
by Jolene | Jan 27, 2010 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
In a recent interview with Iowa professional learning and leadership consultant, Jennifer Peter. She explained the difference between an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and a 504b plan. Her explanation was so elegant and clear-cut, you deserve to hear it, too. IEP...