How Is Your Child’s IEP Placement Determined?
August 27, 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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What Should Happen When Your Child Isn’t Making Progress?
August 20, 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 156 | Dr. Julie Davelman on Collaborative Divorce for Special Needs Families
August 19, 2026
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Parenting already comes with pressure. Parenting a neurodivergent child can add another layer: appointments, school concerns, evaluations, services, behavior challenges,
Do Your Child’s IEP Progress Reports Actually Tell the Whole Picture?
August 13, 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
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
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