
Extended School Year (ESY): What It Is and Whether Your Child Should AttendÂ
By: Frances Shefter, Esq.  Right now, many schools are holding IEP meetings to decide if students qualify for Extended School
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq.  Right now, many schools are holding IEP meetings to decide if students qualify for Extended School

In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter sits down with psychotherapist Matthew Fishleder to tackle something every parent—especially those

Parents often ask whether bringing an attorney to an IEP meeting really makes a difference. The answer is yes—and it

In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter speaks with family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative divorce professional Manisha

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. There are few phrases that frustrate parents more than this one: “Let’s wait and see.” As both

In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter sits down with Leah Ellis—founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs—to challenge

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. School refusal is one of the hardest things to navigate as a parent. It’s emotional, confusing, and often

This episode hits a nerve—literally. Instead of talking about test scores, curriculum gaps, or academic strategies, the conversation shifts to

By: Frances Shefter, Esq.  Advocacy is one of the most important tools a parent can have, especially when navigating

The jump from high school to college is one of the most overlooked transitions for neurodivergent students—and one of the