Our Content
Perspectives For Parents:
Advice & Support from Parents & Caregivers
School Refusal: What is it and How to Respond
October 13, 2025
How can the school help when a child refuses to go to school? Here are some tips to collaborate with the family and ease the problem.
Read more
What is Dysgraphia?
October 7, 2025
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that interferes with a person’s ability to express their ideas in writing. Symptoms might include poor spelling, messy handwriting...
Read more
State Dollars for School Choice: The Rise of State-Funded Private Education in Louisiana
September 25, 2025
This is the 1st in a 2-part series about Louisiana using state funds to increase school choice. Across the state of Louisiana, parents are being offered more educational opportunities for their children than ever before. School choice and scholarship programs that help students attend private school have recently gained more attention, and funding through state…
Read more
Introducing families to special education: Build a great relationship from the beginning
September 4, 2025
School districts: Introducing families to special ed in a welcoming way can build a good relationship and benefit everyone. Here’s how:
Read moreHeaded to your first IEP meeting? Here are 5 things to do first.
September 4, 2025
If your child recently qualified for Special Education, you may feel a little overwhelmed trying to understand how the system works. Try these 5 things before your first IEP meeting to set your child up for success.
Read more
Special Education Checklist: The back-to-school edition
July 23, 2025
The Special Education checklist for back to school season can feel overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to make it easier.
Read moreManaging back-to-school anxiety: the disability edition
July 23, 2025
How do we help our kids with disabilities manage back-to-school anxiety? Here are 4 tips to make it easier.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: What happens when my child with a disability turns 3?
July 11, 2025
Learn what happens when your child with a disability turns 3 and whether they are eligible for services.
Read more
Life after the IEP: How do I help my child with a disability transition to adulthood?
May 22, 2025
If your child has a disability, it might be hard to envision how they will transition to adulthood. Here’s how to set them up with the support they need for adult life.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ: How can therapy support my child’s social skills?
April 15, 2025
Watch this short video to learn how therapy can support your child’s social skills.
Read more
What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Special Education?
March 25, 2025
If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), or if you’re in the process of creating one, you’ve probably heard about the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The LRE is supposed to be guaranteed to special ed students by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But it may seem complicated or ambiguous when you…
Read moreHow your IEP team can get parents involved at the meeting: Steps to engage families in a collaborative IEP team
March 20, 2025
Looking to learn how your IEP team can get parents involved at the meeting? Read here for concrete steps that help your team achieve meaningful parent participation in the IEP process.
Read more
What’s next for Special Education? An explainer for educators and families of children in Special Education
March 13, 2025
What will happen to Special Education if the US Department of Ed closes? Learn more about what's next for Special Education and what families and educators can do.
Read moreHow can teachers support students with disabilities? Advice from a graduate
March 4, 2025
Ally, now an adult, reflects on her experience in school. Here’s her best advice for how teachers can support students with disabilities.
Read moreHow to communicate with parents of special education students: 5 tips from an IEP veteran
February 18, 2025
Teachers know that parent communication matters. Here are our 5 tips for how to communicate with parents of your special education students.
Read more
Can My Child Do Therapy at Daycare? How to Coordinate with Providers
February 11, 2025
Struggling to balance therapy and daycare? Learn how to coordinate care, schedule sessions, and keep providers informed. Can my child do therapy at daycare? Find out here.
Read more
How does clear communication in special education help schools reduce complaints?
December 10, 2024
Check out these tips and strategies for clear communication in special education. And learn why this reduces complaints.
Read moreHow can teachers support parents of students who are new to Special Education?
November 19, 2024
Teachers: how do you support families of students new to Special Ed? Here are 5 things to do to get families off to a good start.
Read moreHow can schools avoid legal trouble in Special Education? Build trust with families
November 12, 2024
When schools focus only on compliance they miss something essential, building trust with Special Education families.
Read more
Family checklist: Getting ready for an IEP meeting
October 23, 2024
Whether you’re getting ready for your child’s 1st IEP meeting or their 10th, use this checklist to make sure you've got what you need to support your child.
Read more
