504 Accommodations for ADHD: 12 That Work in the Classroom
504 accommodations for ADHD, grouped by symptom: seating, movement breaks, extended time, and how to get each one written into the plan so it sticks.
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What to Expect at an IEP Meeting: A Parent's Checklist
A parent's guide to what to expect at an IEP meeting: who's in the room, the agenda from start to finish, and a copyable checklist of what to bring, ask, and avoid.
How Long Does an IEP Last? Review & Reevaluation Timeline
An IEP is reviewed at least yearly and reevaluated every 3 years. Learn the IEP review timeline and how to request an early review in writing at any time.
Accommodations vs. Modifications: 9 IEP Examples Compared
Accommodations change how your child learns; modifications change what they're expected to learn. See 9 same-task IEP examples and why the difference matters.
The 13 Categories of Special Education Under IDEA, Explained for Parents
The 13 categories of special education under IDEA are explained in plain language, with a real example for each and the exact next step to request an IEP evaluation.
Start One Folder for Every School Communication This Week
You want to know what paperwork to keep for your child's school, and where to put it so you can actually find it when you need it. Here's the short answer: one folder, one place, set up in about twenty minutes. That's the whole system.
Special Education Advocate: When to Hire One
Special education advocate guide: what they do, advocate vs attorney, IEP advocate cost, and how a free case review works if the school denied your IEP.
IEP Transition Planning: The Age-16 Checklist Every Parent Needs
IEP transition planning is required by age 16. Get the checklist for transition goals, services, and assessments, plus where plans go wrong and how to fix them.
IEP for Dyslexia: The Reading Services to Ask For
An IEP for dyslexia should teach reading, not just add extra time. Learn which structured literacy services and accommodations to request, and how to document your need.
10 Common IEP Accommodations, Sorted Into 4 Categories
A plain-language IEP accommodations list: 10 common classroom accommodations sorted into presentation, response, setting, and timing, with an example of each.
Back to School: The Short, Friendly Email to Send Your Child's Case Manager
School starts soon, and you want your child's supports in place on the first day. So who do you email, and what do you say so it happens without you sounding like you're already complaining?
Read Your Child's IEP or 504 Again: What Does It Actually Promise?
Your child has a plan. You're not sure what it entitles them to, or whether the school is actually doing it. That's a fair question to ask, and you're the right person to ask it.
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What to Do When the School Says the Hearing Aids Are Enough
The short answer Your child wears hearing aids or a cochlear implant, seems to be keeping up, and the school says that's enough. It's fair to wonder if you're missing something. You're not. Here's the direct answer: yes, the school
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Does Hearing Loss Qualify for an IEP? A Parent's Guide
Is your child deaf or hard of hearing, and you're wondering whether the public school has to step in? It does. Under federal law, a child who is deaf or hard of hearing can qualify for an Individualized Education Program, or IEP. That's the written special-
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Does a Speech or Language Delay Qualify for an IEP?
Your child has trouble talking, being understood, or putting words together, and you're wondering whether the school has to do anything about it. The short answer is yes. A speech or language delay can qualify your child for school support, and you have the right to ask the
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What to Do When the School Says "Let's Wait and See" About Your Child's Speech
The school says your child will "grow out of it," or that speech help doesn't need an Individualized Education Program (IEP). You're wondering what your child is actually entitled to, and whether "let's wait and see" is even allowed. Here&
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Can Anxiety or Depression Qualify Your Child for an IEP?
Is my child's anxiety something the school has to help with? If your child's anxiety, depression, or behavior at school has you wondering whether the school is required to step in, you're asking the right question. The short answer: yes, it can be. A
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My Child's Grades Are Fine, So Why Would the School Evaluate for an IEP?
You've been told your child's grades are fine, so why worry about an evaluation? Maybe a teacher said it kindly. Maybe someone suggested you "try some support strategies first and see." If your child is anxious, shutting down, or struggling emotionally at school, that
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Intellectual Disability and School "Wait and See" Delays
You asked the school to test your child, and someone suggested waiting. Maybe they want to try more classroom support first, or give it another semester, or see how things go before doing a full evaluation. You are allowed to ask for that evaluation now, and the school has to
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Does an Intellectual Disability Qualify for an IEP?
Your child was just diagnosed with an intellectual disability, or a doctor thinks one might be there, and now you're wondering what the school has to do about it. The short answer: a diagnosis opens the door, but it doesn't hand you an Individualized Education Program
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Does a Developmental Delay Qualify for an IEP?
Your child's teacher or doctor said the words "developmental delay," and now you're wondering what it means for school. The short answer: yes, a developmental delay can qualify your child for an IEP. Here's how that works. An IEP is an Individualized
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What to Do About a Developmental Delay Now
If your child's school or doctor has said "let's wait and see" about a possible delay, you're probably wondering the same thing most parents wonder: Do I have to accept that? The short answer is no. You can ask for a free
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Does Your Child's Health Condition Qualify for an IEP?
If your child has a diagnosis like asthma, epilepsy, ADHD, diabetes, or a heart condition, you're probably asking a very direct question: does this qualify them for support at school? The honest answer is that it can, but the diagnosis by itself isn't the deciding factor.