Preparing For the School Year
Steps that can help with Children that have been diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and ID The new school year is always tough, and the last two years are particularly hard. [...]
5 Questions To Ask When Advocating For Your Child’s Accommodations
According to IDEA (1), schools are required by law to provide “a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and…special education and related services to [...]
What To Do If Your Child’s School Cuts Special Education Services
Special education, or special needs education, is a wide umbrella of resources and classes available to students who have a variety of special needs in order to receive the education. [...]
Educating Students With ADHD During COVID-19
This new school year is bringing many uncertainties to Maryland families. With the recent decision of Howard County Public Schools to postpone in-person classes until January, parents of children with [...]
Do You Need an IEP Advocate?
Navigating special education is a common struggle for many parents. With the changes in education that have occurred over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, these challenges have become even [...]
Preparing for Your First IEP Meeting
An Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, can feel like uncharted territory for a parent or guardian who is unfamiliar with the document. If you are preparing for your first IEP [...]
IEP vs 504 Plan
Parents wish for their child to get the most out of their education, to excel at what they enjoy, give their best effort to what they find challenging and to [...]
SAT/ACT Accommodations for Students
With just a few months left in the school year, many students and families remain focused on important standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT exams. For students with disabilities, [...]
IEP Development: Points to Ponder
Attending an individualized education program meeting for your child can be overwhelming and complex. There may be many members on an IEP team, including you, the parent, as well as [...]