
How to Read a Draft IEP Before Your Annual Review: Why the Present Levels Matter More Than You Think
By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Your child’s annual IEP review is coming up. The school scheduled the meeting, you agreed to the

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Your child’s annual IEP review is coming up. The school scheduled the meeting, you agreed to the

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) One of the biggest concerns I have been seeing lately is the disconnect between what

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, one of the biggest

Parents often know when something feels different about their child, even if they cannot yet name what it is. A

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, I have sat

Executive functioning is often talked about in schools, IEP meetings, and therapy offices, but many parents are still left wondering:

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When your child has an IEP, you expect to see progress. That’s the whole point. So,

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Right now, many schools are holding IEP meetings to decide if students qualify for Extended School

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Every three years, schools are required to hold what’s called a triennial re-evaluation planning meeting for students who receive special education

In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter digs into one of the most important (and most misunderstood) parts