As parents of a special needs child, we want and need to believe that our child’s IEP is a sound representation of the child’s academic, social, and emotional needs because we are told so by the experts. It took us a few years before we as parents realized IEP problems. Our son is in ... A few years ago when we first started the IEP process, it was a “feel good situation,” and we felt our son’s needs were surely being met. Over the years, however, we’ve noticed his academic growth has been slipping. »
Inappropriate education setting
Parents are ill equipped to battle the monolith of school district’s resources. The struggle of parents, faced with parenting a child with a disability on a day by day basis, cannot be overstated nor minimized. Clearly, due process protections, including “stay put” must remain available to protect the legal and civil rights of children with disabilities. The purpose of stay-put is to protect the child while the adults in the child’s life try to resolve their disagreement about what is appropriate. Parents should not have to leave their child in an inappropriate education setting. »
Q. My child is attending a private school. Can we still have the public school system provide special education services and an IEP?
My child is attending a private school. Can we still have the public school system provide special education services and an IEP? During the IEP meeting when parents ask for special education services and or therapy for a student not enrolled in the public school, the response most often heard is no. Our expertise removes unnecessary obstacles that challenge appropriate special educational experiences for students and their families.
Parents just don’t know what to ask at the IEP meeting
Parents are constructive IEP participants when they are able to discuss their child’s educational problems with us, as well as learn about our specific educational solutions before attending an IEP meeting. Don't know what to ask at the IEP meeting »
Who Must Attend the IEP Meeting? By Resource Education Solutions
An IEP conference may not be held unless all required persons are present. The IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is at the very heart of the IDEA. This information may become very important later if a parent disputes the contents of an IEP. A member of the IEP Team may be excused from attending an IEP Team meeting Continue Reading »
Q. Does My Child Have A Good IEP?
A parent is expected to possess an in-depth understanding of their students’ cognitive deficits and strengths so that appropriate and challenging goals can be set. Most parents do not have the time or instructional experience to achieve mastery of the various components of an IEP. "Find Out Why You Need To Know" »
Q. What Should I Do If My Child Is Not Responding To Their IEP Strategy?
I attended the September IEP meeting for my first grade son who was diagnosed with ADHD. Several suggestions were written down by his classroom teacher and special education teacher and they all sounded good to me. Now it is April and his classroom teacher said that he is not ready for second grade. I assumed ... Continue Reading »
Q. Does My Child Qualify For An IEP If They Are Failing Most Of Their Classes?
Does my child qualify for an IEP if he is failing most of his classes in eighth grade, but not all of them? He is passing his algebra and science class, but just barely. I’m worried that he won’t be able to keep up in high school next year. Unfortunately failing in school does not ... Continue Reading »
Q. What Should I Do If The School Won’t Give My Child An IEP?
It is in the best interest of your child to insist on an IEP, which the school must provide, by law, to all eligible students. Continue Reading »
Q. Is it Typical To Spend Several Hours Per School Night Helping With Homework?
My sister’s child is 12 years old. He has an IEP that addresses many of his learning difficulties. I think that our son, who is 10 years old, would also benefit from an education plan that was designed just for him too. My husband and I spend several hours most school nights helping him with ... Continue Reading »