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If your child receives special education services, you’ll likely spend a lot of time in IEP meetings over the years. These meetings can feel overwhelming at first, especially if you’re new to the process. But at their core, IEP meetings are meant to bring people together to talk about your child’s needs, review progress, and make sure the supports in place are actually helping. The Purpose of the Meeting The main goal of an IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting is to

In special education, two words often come up that can be easy to mix up: accommodations  and modifications . They sound similar, and both are meant to help students learn and succeed. But they serve very different purposes. Knowing the difference helps parents, teachers, and students make thoughtful decisions about the kind of support that best meets a student’s needs. Accommodations: Changing how , not what Accommodations are adjustments to how  a student learns or shows wh

Every child learns differently. Some pick up reading, writing, or math with ease, while others struggle in ways that don’t match their...

Individualized Education Programs, or IEPs, are central in special education. Their job is to provide students with disabilities a...

We usually hear about five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. But our experience of the world and of our own bodies is richer...

Dysregulation happens when a child has trouble managing emotions, attention, or behavior in ways that fit the situation. It can look like...

Every IEP, or Individualized Education Program, begins with one essential component: the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and...

In every classroom, there are students who struggle with learning. What many people don’t realize is that some children are not just...

When most people think about disability, they picture challenges that can be seen. A child using a wheelchair, wearing glasses, or using...

When it comes to writing an IEP, the goals are at the heart of the plan. They outline what a student is working toward and guide the...

Executive functions are the mental skills children use to plan, organize, start tasks, manage time, and regulate emotions. When a child...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)  is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals perceive and communicate in the world. It...

For students with disabilities, a well-thought-out emergency plan can be the difference between chaos and calm, between fear and safety....

A few years ago, I started to shift the way I thought about support—both as an educator and as a parent of neurodivergent children. What...

I recently went to Willow Bend Park, a new accessible park in Loveland, Colorado, with my family. It was an amazing experience to see all...

In Colorado, families are not limited to enrolling their children in their neighborhood schools. Thanks to the state's robust School...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated approach rooted in the principles of learning and behavior. Since its...

Every child follows their own unique path—but noticing early patterns in growth is essential. If your little one isn’t hitting...

As summer approaches, many families look forward to a break from the school routine. However, for some students receiving special...

As parents and advocates for children with disabilities, navigating the world of standardized testing can feel overwhelming. We want our...