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Getting Started
You’ve noticed your child is struggling in school. Maybe their teacher has mentioned something, as well. You would LOVE to get them more...
Sarah Tira
Feb 5, 20201 min read
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After School Meltdowns
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...
Sarah Tira
Jan 29, 20201 min read
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Triennial Evaluations
By law, your child should be fully reevaluated for special-education eligibility at least every three years. Has your child’s IEP team...
Sarah Tira
Jan 22, 20201 min read
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IEP Meeting Workout
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...
Sarah Tira
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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FMLA
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...
Sarah Tira
Jan 8, 20201 min read
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Popcorn
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...
Sarah Tira
Dec 18, 20191 min read
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Procedural Safeguards
Before every IEP meeting, the school team offers parents a copy of the procedural safeguards. You have the right to decline their copy,...
Sarah Tira
Dec 11, 20191 min read
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NO!
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...
Sarah Tira
Dec 4, 20191 min read
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Thank you, Veterans
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...
Sarah Tira
Nov 6, 20191 min read
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Get it in Writing
Most district staff members mean well and would never intentionally try to trick you or lie to you. But, they are busy and often...
Sarah Tira
Sep 24, 20191 min read
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Parent Workshops
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...
Sarah Tira
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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Caroline's Cart
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...
Sarah Tira
Mar 18, 20191 min read
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