The number of students who need access to special education is higher than you might think. More than 1 in 7 public school students between the ages of 3 and 21 received special education services ...

Shaun McMichael and Kelly McCallum have spent years fighting with their home school district, Boone County Schools, trying to get the resources they believe their daughter, Ryanne McMichael, needs to ...

IEP progress monitoring doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few simple strategies, you’ll know whether your child is on ...

Many parents have been in the unfortunate position of having participated in multiple meetings with their public school district, only to be told their child is not eligible for special education ...

Written by special guest blogger: Katie Curran, MAPP It’s that time of year – IEP season! Whether you are a parent of a child who needs an Individualized Education Plan or a special educator tasked ...

FAPE—Free Appropriate Public Education—is more than just a legal phrase. I break down what it really guarantees, what schools often leave out, and how you can use it to make sure your child gets the ...

Navigating the educational system for children with special needs can be overwhelming, especially during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities ...