How Much Special Education Does Your Child Actually Need?
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual Goals Part
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Do Your Child’s Supplementary Aids and Services Actually Match Their Needs?
July 30, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual Goals Part
Do Your Child’s Accommodations Actually Match Their Needs?
July 23, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual Goals Part
Do Your Child’s IEP Goals Actually Match Their Needs? How to Tell Whether Your Child’s Annual Goals Were Written from the Present Levels
July 16, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual GoalsPart
How to Read a Draft IEP Before Your Annual Review: Why the Present Levels Matter More Than You Think
July 9, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present LevelsPart 2: Annual Goals Part
Summer Social Skills Programs in Montgomery County and Surrounding Areas
June 25, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. A well-rounded child needs more than just academic skills. Developing the ability to build friendships, communicate effectively, regulate emotions,
When Progress Reports Don’t Match the Data: What Parents Need to Know
June 11, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) One of the biggest concerns I have been seeing lately is the disconnect between what
Don’t Let the School Rush Your IEP Meeting
May 28, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As the school year winds down, many schools are trying to squeeze in final IEP
📉 When “Progress Monitoring” Doesn’t Actually Show Progress
May 21, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, one of the biggest
🤖 Is AI Writing Your Child’s IEP? Why Parents Should Pay Attention
May 14, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, I have sat
