My baby took his first steps over the weekend! His determination and persistence inspires me. And, of course, this got me thinking about...

You’ve noticed your child is struggling in school. Maybe their teacher has mentioned something, as well. You would LOVE to get them more...

One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is that their child holds it together at school, but at home during homework time the...

By law, your child should be fully reevaluated for special-education eligibility at least every three years. Has your child’s IEP team...

Here’s a shout out to #dontiepalone for creating this “IEP Meeting Workout!” I would be in body-building shape if I followed this for...

Big news! The Department of Labor declared that parents can use FMLA time to attend their child’s IEP meetings! As a teacher, I had to...

As a parent I am guilty of comparisons all the time. I compare myself to other parents... “That mom has such a clean house.” ... “That...

Before every IEP meeting, the school team offers parents a copy of the procedural safeguards. You have the right to decline their copy,...

The word “No” Sometimes it can feel like a school district’s first instinct is to say, “no” to any request the parent makes. “No, we...

It’s Thanksgiving week! I hope you and your family enjoy this time together and are able to reflect upon all that you are grateful for....

Parkway Plaza Mall is hosting a sensory friendly Santa meet and greet this year! Do you know of any other sensory friendly meet and...

It can be difficult for school staff to get into the habit of taking data, but data is an essential piece of special education. Data...

Taking care of any child is a marathon, not a sprint. When your child has special needs, this idea can be even more prevalent. That’s why...

With Veterans Day coming up I have been reflecting on the fact that we have so many military families here in San Diego! Thank you to all...

I stumbled across these great trick-or-treating cards the other day and had to share them! I love how these cards offer a practical way...

IEP meeting excusals: When I was teaching I always cringed as other staff members asked to be excused from the rest of an IEP meeting. It...

My baby hasn’t been sleeping well. I have been driving myself crazy trying to figure out why. I saw a tooth today, and finally it all...

Most district staff members mean well and would never intentionally try to trick you or lie to you. But, they are busy and often...

I am so excited to offer this workshop to parents who want to know more about the IEP process! We will be covering a TON of...

Does your child require physical therapy and/or adaptive devices while in school? A great way to ensure their use and make sure everyone...