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May 1, 2023 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Don’t Forget to Schedule Your End of Year IEP Meeting!

Eek! It’s May and the end of the year is, well, here. Don’t let the school year stop without an IEP meeting to wrap things up. Learn how to finish strong with tips and tricks that you can use today. Just a reminder: nothing on this website or in this article is considered to be […]

Filed Under: End of the Year, IEP, Special Education

April 3, 2023 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

5 Tips to Understand Extended School Year

Special education doesn’t stop just because it’s summer vacation. Extended school year, or ESY, is a continuation of your child’s IEP when school is out of session. But it doesn’t just happen. Here’s what you need to know. 5 Tips to Understand Extended School Year Just a reminder: nothing on this website or in this […]

Filed Under: End of the Year, Special Education, Special Education for Parents, Summer Learning

March 22, 2023 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

What Happens After You Request IEP Evaluations?

You’ve requested IEP evaluations. But what happens next? Learn how the process unfolds in clear, easy-to-understand language. What Happens After You Request IEP Evaluations? Just a reminder: nothing on this website or in this article is considered to be or should be construed as legal advice. I am not a lawyer and am not qualified […]

Filed Under: IDEA 2004, IEP, Special Education, Special Education for Parents

March 6, 2023 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Why IEP Policies Matter for Your Child

IEP policies matter for your child. They are a crucial tool in negotiating the best educational plan possible. Let’s break down how to find them and how to leverage IEP policies in your favor. IEP Policies are a Crucial Tool at the Special Education Table Friendly reminder: nothing written on this blog is or should […]

Filed Under: IDEA 2004, IEP, Special Education

February 18, 2023 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

3 Lies You Hear at IEP Meetings (and What to Do About Them)

We’ve all heard them, pat phrases that are used to dismiss or deny disabled students equitable education. These IEP sayings, like “We don’t do that here”, are so common. But it’s time to debunk and reframe what you’re hearing so that your child can succeed at school. Lies You Might Hear at IEP Meetings Just […]

Filed Under: IDEA 2004, IEP, Special Education, Special Education for Parents

April 27, 2020 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Yes! You Can Get 504 Plan Accommodations for Distance Learning!

Learn how to leverage and adapt your child’s 504 Plan for distance learning using these smart tips for parents!

Filed Under: 504 Plan, Learning at Home, Talk to the Teacher Tagged With: 504 Plan, accommodations, distance learning, pandemic

April 20, 2020 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

9 Easy Ask Accommodations for Distance Learning

Your child’s IEP or 504 Plan can be supported with these super easy to ask for accommodations! They’re also ideas that teachers will be very likely to agree to as well!

Filed Under: Learning at Home, Special Education, Talk to the Teacher Tagged With: 504 Plan, IEP, pandemic

April 13, 2020 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

How to Talk to the Teacher About Your Child’s IEP During the Pandemic

School is currently physically closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but what’s happening to your child’s IEP right now? Well, that’s going to look different for every child. But you can use these tips to talk to the teacher about your child’s IEP during the pandemic. How to Talk to the Teacher About Your Child’s […]

Filed Under: IEP, Learning at Home, Talk to the Teacher Tagged With: for parents, IEP, learn at home, pandemic

April 23, 2019 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

What Is Extended School Year? Does My Kid Qualify?

Learn all about extended school year, who qualifies, and other options for children with learning needs. This is your crash course in ESY for parents!

Filed Under: Special Education, Summer Learning Tagged With: ESY, IEP, Special Education, Summer Learning

February 5, 2019 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Feel Like the School Is Being a Bully? They Might Be!

Does it feel like your child’s school is being a bully at IEP or 504 Plan meetings? They just might be! Learn how to refocus the conversation and advocate for your child.

Filed Under: Parent Tips, Special Education Tagged With: for parents, parent-teacher communication, Special Education

January 18, 2019 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Why Is Getting an IEP So Darn Hard?

Why is Getting an IEP so darn hard?

Feel like your child is struggling and not getting anywhere – despite supports from the school? Learn how requesting IEP testing can help!

Filed Under: IEP, Parent Tips, Special Education Tagged With: for parents, IEP, Special Education

December 11, 2017 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Here’s Exactly What Accommodations and Modification to Ask For at Your IEP or 504 Plan Meeting

Make your next IEP or 504 Plan meeting a breeze with this giant list of easy accommodations and modifications! This list is perfect for busy parents and teachers.

Filed Under: 504 Plan, IEP, Special Education, Talk to the Teacher Tagged With: 504 Plan, for parents, IEP, Special Education, talk to the teacher

December 4, 2017 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Are You Ready? Use These Tips To Prep Now For Your IEP Meeting

Before you even walk through the doors for the IEP meeting, you’re sweating. Yes, even if it’s actually cold outside right now. You’re nervous because today will decide the path for your child’s next year in school. What waits inside is anyone’s best guess. The school’s team has had months to prepare, to gather data, […]

Filed Under: IEP, Special Education Tagged With: for parents, IEP, Special Education, talk to the teacher

November 27, 2017 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

You’re On The Special Education Journey…Now What?

Conferences were rough. You had done your mid-quarter check-in, so you kind of knew what was coming. But man it was hard to hear said out loud. Where do you go from here? It can all be so overwhelming, and that’s just the acronyms! Learn how to navigate this brand new world with confidence and […]

Filed Under: IEP, Special Education, Talk to the Teacher Tagged With: for parents, Special Education, talk to the teacher

October 16, 2017 By Meg Flanagan, M.Ed

Do You Need Something Extra? Use These Pro Tips To Get Testing Done

What happens when you’ve tried everything, but nothing has helped? Maybe your child is falling farther and farther behind. All the tutoring and in-school extra attention just isn’t working. Or perhaps your child feels bored in class like they’ve already covered the material or just finish so much faster. Even the in-class enrichments just aren’t […]

Filed Under: Special Education, Testing Tagged With: for parents, Special Education, testing

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