The Year-End Documentation Sweep
The Year-End Documentation Sweep: 7 Things Every IEP and 504 Family Should Request Before Summer Break A practical guide for closing out the school year with a complete record, written by Latina Nickelson, M.Ed., Founder of SOAR Educational Services. The last few weeks of school have a way of feeling like they are happening at […]
What AI in the Classroom Means for Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan
Schools are investing heavily in artificial intelligence tools right now. These platforms track how students respond to content and adjust what students see in real time. On paper, this sounds like exactly what IEP and 504 families have been asking for. Learning that responds to the individual child. Here is what schools are not always […]
Executive Function Accommodations: What to Request in Your Child’s IEP or 504
Executive function challenges affect everything from homework to friendships. Here are the accommodations most parents don’t know to ask for in IEP and 504 meetings.
Red Flag Phrases That Should Make Every Parent Stop and Ask Questions
Do you know how many families call me frantic, saying “They told me my child’s IEP is going to expire next month”? That panic is by design. Here are the phrases schools use that should make you stop, breathe, and start asking questions before you sign anything.
Getting Better IEP Progress Reports: A Peaceful Parent’s Guide
Getting Better IEP Progress Reports: A Peaceful Parent’s Guide Let’s dive deep into something I see constantly in my advocacy work – getting meaningful progress monitoring for our kids while keeping the peace with school teams. As both a mom and advocate, I know this dance well. You want to be strong for your child […]