How Much Special Education Does Your Child Actually Need?
August 6, 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
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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
EP 153 | Lisa Richer on Clarity, Confidence, and IEP Advocacy
July 28, 2026
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Parents often know something is wrong before anyone else names it. Maybe your child is melting down after school. Maybe
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
EP 148 | Michelle Steiner on Learning Disabilities and Self-Advocacy
June 24, 2026
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Invisible disabilities are often misunderstood because they do not always look the way people expect disability to look. A child
EP 146 | Sue Lux On Why Schools Deny IEPs and What Parents Can Do
June 3, 2026
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Parents often hear reassuring phrases from schools: “Your child is making progress,” “They do not need testing,” “A 504
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
EP 144 | Shabnum Bi on Early Intervention in SEND and IEP Systems
May 20, 2026
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Parents often know when something feels different about their child, even if they cannot yet name what it is. A
