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...

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...

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...

I love this word cloud that discusses traits of ADHD because it includes some great positive traits, as well! Bubbly, creative,...

⏰ Time! ⏰ Time is such an abstract concept to learn, yet it guides us in almost everything we do as adults. Days, weeks, months, hours,...

It’s back to school time! There is so much preparation that goes in to a new school year. Teachers read their students’ IEP’s, prepare...

The thought of special education can be scary. I get it! The assessments, the acronyms, the professionals staring at you from across the...