IEE stands for Independent Educational Evaluation. It’s a provision of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and you’ll find it explained in your Parents’ Rights Booklet, also called the ...

What happens if a parent doesn’t sign an IEP? In many states, refusing to sign an annual IEP does not stop the school from implementing it. However, parental consent is required before a child ...

Your child’s IEP says they’re supposed to receive 30 minutes of reading instruction every day. Or speech therapy twice a week. Or 45 minutes of specially designed math instruction. But the special ...

Choosing between a charter school and a traditional public school can feel confusing, especially when people use the terms interchangeably. Both are publicly funded. Both are free to attend. But they ...

Social-emotional learning doesn’t always have to be a formal lesson. Sometimes kids need a quieter way to think about emotions, coping skills, friendships, kindness and how they’re feeling. Student ...

Trick or treating is one of those childhood traditions that we’re all just supposed to love. But not every kid does. Some kids don’t like costumes. Some don’t like walking around in the dark, ringing ...

Apple season is one of the easiest times to sneak a little science and math into the day. There are apples to observe, count, compare, cut open, taste and investigate. And if you’re heading to an ...

If you’re looking for IEP goals for low functioning students, chances are you’re working with a student who needs significant support with academics, communication, daily living skills, behavior, or ...

IEP modifications can be confusing, especially because accommodations and modifications are often talked about as if they’re the same thing. They’re not–and the difference really matters. It’s ...