IEP Goals, Data & Progress Monitoring

🤖 Is AI Writing Your Child’s IEP? Why Parents Should Pay Attention

May 14, 2026 No Comments

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

EP 141 | Sean McCormick on Executive Function Skills for IEP Success

April 29, 2026 No Comments

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

If Your Child Isn’t Progressing, It’s Time to Look Closer at the IEP

April 23, 2026 No Comments

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

Extended School Year (ESY): What It Is and Whether Your Child Should Attend

April 16, 2026 No Comments

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

Why Re-Evaluations Matter More Than You Think

March 12, 2026 No Comments

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

EP 133 | What Schools Should Be Measuring: IEP Data, Tutoring, and Support with Joanna Kidder

March 4, 2026 No Comments

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

EP 132 | Frances Shefter Breaks Down LRE, Non-Public Schools, and Your IEP Rights

February 25, 2026 No Comments

In this solo episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter steps in after a last-minute scheduling conflict with a planned guest

Why Present Levels (PLAAFP) Matter More Than You Think

February 19, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), formerly known as Present Levels of Performance (PLOP),

EP 129 | Roger Haney: Building Spectrum Fudge and a Future for All Abilities

February 4, 2026 No Comments

A family story that starts with milestones—and a gut feeling Frances Shefter opens this episode of Stress-free IEP by returning

When Weather Closures Are Decided Too Late, Working Parents of Neurodivergent Students Are Left in Limbo

January 29, 2026 No Comments

By Frances Shefter, Esq. When severe weather is predicted, families start preparing long before the first snowflake falls. Parents