Goals need to be SMART. Okay, what does that mean? Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time sensitive. Still not sure, watch the video below for more details. Remember, YOU are your child's best
One of the most important parts of the IEP is Present Levels of Performance (PLOP) or, as the section is now called, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP). This is
There are so many little parts to the IEP that some parts get overlooked or not even discussed. I have been to several meetings where the school just review the Present Levels and
Yay! Some of your children are going back to school. I know it has been a rough year and those children that are returning to in person learning are super excited. And so
Did you know there are 8 required parts of an Individualized Education Program? IDEA states that IEPs developed for special education students must contain all 8 parts. If you do not know the
I want to first apologize for not blogging for so long. I have started to Video blog and have a new You Tube Channel. I plan to start blogging here again also. Some
MCPS Superintendent of schools just send an email stating that MCPS will be virtual only for the entire first semester of the 2020-21 school year. Dr. Smith specifically says schools will "remain in
The number one question on all parents' minds right now, is what will school look like in the new school year? The unknown makes it really difficult to plan for potential childcare needs.
Now that the school year is coming to a close, many parents are worried about the summer and whether special educations services will continue. If ESY is on your child's IEP, the
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) posts Technical Assistance Bulletins (TABs) providing direction on how to provide continuity of learning for all students with all levels of disabilities. Unfortunately, schools are not
