Autism, Direct Instruction and Having Friends
Autism, Direct Instruction and Having Friends by Judy Endow Social
2013 Top Ten Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burn Out
Subtitle: Why you may need a trip to a COPAA
Law Would Give Parents Final Say About Special Diploma Track
A proposed law moving quickly through the Legislature would give parents of kids receiving special education services the final say about their child’s placement on a special diploma track.
Retention is Not a Form of “Specialized Instruction”
The school wanted to retain my son who has an
What’s the Difference between Reduction in Homework and Shortened Assignments?
By Kori Hamilton and Elizabeth Kessler, professional special educator and
Appropriate Education for Your Child – 02/15/2013
Unfortunately, our guest Howard Glasser, was unavailable for this morning's
Wright’s Law: Why Schools Usually Say “No!”
My son is going to middle school. Same district, new
NCIE Webinar: Creating Inclusive IEPs
This February 20th webinar will focus on IEPs that target students’ full participation in inclusive general education classrooms and specify the supports needed for success.
Q&A: IDEA and child care
This 4-page brief explains the basics of the Individuals with
IEP Team Member Apology: A Template for “Not Knowing It All – After All”
Have you just committed a real faux pas but find
Adding the I to IEP: H is at the table
We worked with the wonderful team at H’s Distributed Learning
Special ed in distress A few schools get it right, but complaints and lawsuits are mounting against a troubled program serving 7,000 Seattle students.
Five years ago, a high-profile report found that Seattle's public-school
Why Won’t the School Provide Homebound Instruction?
My child’s doctor recommended homebound instruction. The school said they
AAPC Publishing Releases Lesson Plan a la Carte: Integrated Planning for Students With Special Needs
Integrate learning objectives with therapeutic supports and necessary modifications right
USC’s Special Ed Infographic
Welcome to Making Special Education Actually Work, the official blog
Another School year !!
Another school year begins August the 16th for us. My
What is the Timeline for Developing a Section 504 Plan?
My 6 year old daughter had her 3 year reevaluation.
Teaching Reading to Children with Special Needs
On Friday July 27, 2012, Nicole and Terri will be
School-Wide PBIS & Teachers Who Bully
One reason, I suspect, is that people are so focused
Bullying Prevention State Laws
This new brief focuses on bullying prevention legislation. To date,
A Letter to Parents of Children with Special Needs
I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer with
Assistive Technology – What is UDL, NIMAS, and AIM?
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national
Sad, But True. Decision-maker v. Equal Participant
My school told me, “You are the expert at home
Children With Autism Are Often Targeted By Bullies
Lots of kids get bullied. But kids with autism are
‘Seclusion rooms’ for autistic students raise questions
Andrew St. Vincent's parents pose questions around the coffee table
Releasing IEE Data Without Parent Consent
I am a private psychologist. I completed an IEE, then
Never Lose Hope
Here is a letter to an individual who believed my
Are These Good Annual Goals?
Is this annual goal written correctly for a high school
IEP Essentials Webinar
Thank you for supporting our mission. When a child qualifies
Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process
Your child’s IEP is the cornerstone of their education. This
Transition Planning & the IEP: Through the Doorway to Adult Life
Whether your child is 4 or 14, it's good to
The Gift of Knowledge
It’s been a couple of years now that I’ve been