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Early Childhood FAQ: How to get an IEP for a very young child
October 15, 2024
Watch this quick video to learn how to get an IEP for a very young child with disabilities or developmental delays.
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How does a child qualify for an IEP? What you need to know about the disability categories recognized under IDEA
September 19, 2024
How does a child qualify for an IEP and special education? Read about the 13 official disability categories from the IDEA law
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Early Childhood FAQ: Why does my child need a special education evaluation?
September 17, 2024
Wondering why your child needs a Special Education evaluation? Watch this short video to learn why an evaluation from the school is important.
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Switching from an IEP to a 504 plan
September 10, 2024
Can my child switch from an IEP to a 504 plan? Yes, but think about your child’s needs before you switch. Read about what to consider...
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504 vs. IEP: What’s the difference?
August 27, 2024
What’s the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP? Both are for students with disabilities, but there are some key differences.
Read moreCreating an accessible classroom: 5 practical strategies you can start using today to meet your students’ needs
August 20, 2024
Teachers, if you are looking for ways to make your classroom work better for all your students, we’ve got you. Here’s how to get started.
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Back to school for kids with disabilities: introducing your child to their teacher
August 7, 2024
It’s back-to-school time. How do you introduce your child with disabilities to the teacher? Here are some tips.
Read moreMy Child is Struggling with Reading…Could it be DYSLEXIA?
July 17, 2024
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, but many families don't know if their child has it. In this blog we talk about the warning signs and how to get support from the school.
Read moreBuilding Bridges: Why is Family Engagement Important in Special Education?
May 17, 2024
Learn why family engagement is important in special education and how recent Overdeck Foundation research supports our work with schools.
Read morePreventing Conflict in Special Education
May 7, 2024
Preventing conflict in special education is possible with these few tips! (Hint: kindness and communication are the keys!)
Read moreBuilding a school climate that welcomes families of children with disabilities
May 1, 2024
How do you build a school climate that is truly welcoming of families of children in Special Education? Here are 3 steps to build trust.
Read moreEarly Childhood FAQ’s: What is an IFSP?
April 23, 2024
Learning your child is behind on their milestones may seem like a lot to manage. In our new Early Childhood series, we’re here to answer a commonly asked question: What is an IFSP?
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Increasing Parent Involvement in the IEP Process
March 19, 2024
Parent involvement in the IEP process helps the family and the school. Here are some tips to improve your involvement with SPED families
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Special Education Communication with Parents: Tools for California schools
March 5, 2024
Watch our on-demand webinar for strategies to improve communication between schools and Special Education families.
Read moreCalling all Texas educators! A new resource for improving parent-school communication with your Special Ed families
February 20, 2024
Great parent-school communication is so important, especially for SPED students. Watch this on-demand webinar for our best strategies.
Read moreWorking with parents of students with disabilities: 4 ways for schools to earn families’ trust
February 13, 2024
Effective family engagement can be hard when working with families of students with disabilities. Here are 4 ways to build trust…
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Plain language examples before and after: Great communication with your Special Ed families
January 23, 2024
Watch this short video of plain language examples to improve your plain language skills and build trust with families in your district.
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Using Plain Language for Effective Communication with Parents
January 4, 2024
Learn how simple, friendly language leads to effective communication with parents. Get your messages across clearly AND build trust!
Read moreAt-home learning resources for children with disabilities
December 7, 2023
Looking for at-home learning resources for children with disabilities? Our list of free tools and resources includes everything you need.
Read moreUnderstanding alternate assessment in education for students with severe cognitive disabilities
June 14, 2023
Learn how alternate assessment in education can test for learning and skills in students with severe cognitive disabilities.
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