Today I'm gonna tell you about Tess's most recent IEP meeting and something we talked about for the first time in her education.
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Special Education: 25 Power Moves to Make Your Child Seen and Known at School - Part 2 of 2
Are you ready to navigate the complex world of special education and become the best advocate for your child?
This episode (part 2 of 2) dives into the challenges and triumphs of special education, offering insights that directly address the struggles many parents face today. If you’re seeking ways to better support your child’s educational journey and ensure their rights are upheld, this is a must-listen.
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Special Education: 25 Power Moves to Make Your Child Seen and Known at School - Part 1 of 2
Are you ready to navigate the complex world of special education and become the best advocate for your child?
This episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of special education, offering insights that directly address the struggles many parents face today. If you’re seeking ways to better support your child’s educational journey and ensure their rights are upheld, this is a must-listen.
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#404: We Can Handle an IEP
It's time once again for the great powwow among experts to work on Tess's education. I'm talking, of course, about her IEP.
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#371: An IEP Revelation
Another year, another IEP team meeting. Our Tess is in sixth grade, and we learned something new. Something that we shoulda known a long time ago.
Read More#268: Included Pt 3
Tess couldn't be more different from her classmates in her learning style and what she's working on. But socially, she's a lot like them.
Read More#267: Included Pt 2
Tess with her classmates, as much as possible. That's what we want to see.
Read More#266: Included
Tess's education has been super solid for a long time. But this week we realized something that made us want to look a bit deeper into what she does all day at school.
Read More#101: The Sankey Conversation
We've done something--brought an event on ourselves--that causes severe TBE. I can't figure out why the TBE, until a visit from a friend makes everything clear.
Read More#93: IEP Part 2 - Not the Way to Cleveland
This week: more fun with IEPs. And by fun, I mean frustration.
Read More#88: Getting to Know You
This week: we head to the elementary school. We risk bullies and getting stared at. And we meet a new educator. Will she get it about our Tess?
Read More#87: Bring It On--New Battles in IEP-Land
This week: we fight a new battle on the IEP front. Niceness hasn't gotten it done, so we throw our toys. And one voice comes through, loud and clear, at precisely the right moment.
Read More#79: I'm On To You, Mike
This week, I talk about Mike Posner's "I Took a Pill In Ibiza," special ed directors, and fighting. Lots of fighting.
Read More#57: What Happens When We Fight
This week, what happens next -- I'll give you the lowdown on our showdown with the school district about Tess's evaluation.
Read More#56: What School Districts Should Not Do to Tess
This week, I'm not playing games. The latest round in advocating for Tess. Fighting to get an eval that could change her entire life as we know it.
Read More#34: Kindergartener Tess
This week, Tess goes to kindergarten. I'll give you the lowdown on the final few days of August, and how things went on her first day.
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#31: Kindergarten Transition, pt 2
This week, part two of the T-Bird's transition to kindergarten. We meet her special ed teacher, we start to relax about things a bit, and then that relaxation gets all messed up, when we get some news that's a total and complete curveball.
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#25: Kindergarten Transition, pt 1
This week, the first episode in a series about the transition to kindergarten. Preschool is wrapping up. Our girl heads to the local public school in September. And we are sort of freaking out.
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