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 […]
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.
The Future of Our Children’s Education: Navigating Recent Changes
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi Dear Parent, Caregiver or Someone who Loves a Kiddo with a Disability, As a non-attorney special education advocate, I feel compelled to write to you during this pivotal moment in our educational landscape. The votes are in for 2024 elections and have the potential […]
THE VALUE OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
Inclusive Education: Benefits for All Learners In the world of special education, inclusive practices benefit all students. We’ve seen how methods that help students with disabilities also enhance the learning of their peers. Diverse learning styles prepare students for life beyond school. Schools aim to prepare students for life, and inclusive classrooms reflect that reality. […]