Back to School
Back to school: your IEP & 504 checklist for a successful start
A new school year is the best window you get to reset supports. Here is the exact sequence we walk parents through in the first two weeks.
August 4, 2026
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Notes from the IEP table
Short, practical writing for parents who need answers before the next meeting — not a legal treatise.
IEP Goals
Five phrases that quietly weaken an IEP goal
"As measured by teacher observation" is not data. Here's how to spot vague language and what to ask for instead.
March 4, 2026
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The evaluation request letter that gets a response
Districts have timelines once your request is in writing. Learn what to include so the clock actually starts.
February 18, 2026
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IEP vs. 504: which one does your child need?
Both provide protections, but only one guarantees specialized instruction. A plain-English comparison.
January 27, 2026
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What to do when services on paper aren't happening
A documented, escalating approach that resolves most implementation failures without a formal complaint.
January 9, 2026
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Preparing your child for their own IEP meeting
Self-advocacy is a transition skill. Simple ways to bring students into the process at any age.
December 12, 2025
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Behavior isn't the problem — it's the message
Understanding FBAs and behavior intervention plans, and why discipline removals often signal an IEP gap.
November 20, 2025
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