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...

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...

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...

This is a shout out to the Target off of Sports Arena for having a Caroline's Cart! When I was teaching moderate/severe special...