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- Is a 504 Plan or an IEP Plan Better for a Child With ADHD?A child with ADHD may be eligible for assistance within the school district through either a 504 Plan or an IEP plan. What are the differences between the two plans and which is better for your child?
How to Decide when to Use a Scribe for TestingIn the educational field, a scribe is an individual who writes down answers for a student who is physically or mentally challenged to the point they cannot write legibly or are incapable of spelling the necessary words.
IEP Objectives to Target Bad HabitsTeachers often use the IEP to target bad habits instead of academic skills. Parents can advocate for a balance between academics and habit training on their child's IEP.- Planning an IEP for a Child with Asperger's SyndromeA child with Asperger's syndrome has a legal right to an appropriate education. Knowing what to ask for can help you access that education.
- IDEA 1975A college paper summarizing the six key components of the original 1975 IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
- Dealing with Schools and IEPs as a ParentHave you found yourself in the middle of an IEP war? Are you just not happy with your child's IEP? Here are some tips.
Special Education Tools and ResourcesParents have the right to contact their child's special education representative (service coordinator) when they have questions or concerns.
Special Education Services for Students in Private and Charter SchoolsAccording to the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), special education and related services vary greatly depending on the specific circumstance.
The Important Role of the IEP TeamThe role of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team is to help learners' with disabilities meet the required state content standards.
IEP or 504? What's Right for Your Child?Some individuals who do not qualify for special education under the IDEA may qualify for services under Section 504.
Your Autistic Child's IEP: Steps to TakeThis article lists steps to take to have an autistic child receive an IEP.- Volunteer with IEP in Mission DoloresVolunteer positions available at Immune Enhancement Project.
- How to Ask for an IEP or Individualized Education Plan Meeting for Your ChildOnce you know it is time to ask for an IEP meeting, the next step is to make your wishes known. How do you ask for an IEP meeting for your child? This article will tell you how.
- How to Know when to Call an IEP Meeting for a Special Needs ChildIEPs are Individual Education Plans for individuals with special learning needs. They state the goals of the child for the school year and should be revised. Here is how to know when you need to call an IEP meeting to revise the IEP.
How to Advocate for Your Learning Disabled ChildLearn how to be the best advocate you can for your child.
Searching for Easy IEP Help? Considerations for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Learning IssuesHow do parents get the most out of their first IEP? Follow these simple steps and keep at it. It really does get easier.
IEPs and Student GradingFinal report cards have been issued by the school. Was your special needs child evaluated according to his IEP? How much of that evaluation was actually academic?- How to Have a Happy and Productive IEP Meeting (Really)IEP meetings are scary and can be confrontational. If you get to know the staff and issues before the meeting, you can actually be productive and get some of the things your child needs.
- Special Education - Know Your Child's Stay-Put RightsThis provides information about special education student's rights to stay put of IEP services when parents do not agree with the removal of such services.
- Individualized Education Plan and 504 Education Plan for Special Needs ChildrenAn IEP or 504 Education Plan can be quite intimidating. Here are some helpful tips and tools to smooth the process. You have the legal right to address or contest your child's education plan.
- Zachary Deal V. Hamilton County Department of EducationThis is a court case review regarding the education of an autistic boy in Tennessee and his parent's fight for his rights.
- Lesson Plan for "Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day"A lesson plan for "Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day"
Advocate Provides Tips to ParentsMonica Wharton, a mother and advocate for many years provides important tips to help parents of children with special needs prepare for their IEP meeting.
What is an Individualized Education Plan?An explanation of an IEP and its place in the special education process.- Special Education: IEP (Individual Education Plan) - Can They Hinder a Child's Performance?A mother's account on how an Special Education IEP (Individual Education Plan) hindered her child's performance in school.
- Navigating Your Child's IEP or Individual Education Plan MeetingGetting help for your special needs child from the public school system. Getting the most from the IEP or individual education plan.
What Parents Should Know Before Attending Their Child's IEP MeetingKnowledge is power when it comes to advocating for children with special needs. Having the right information when a parent goes into an IEP meeting, can be the difference between meeting or not meeting a child's needs.
What's the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan?Individual Educational Programs and 504 Plans are documents prepared for each children with special needs. Read about their differences in this article.
What's an IEP and Who's Eligible for One?IEP is the acronym for Individualized Education Plan (or Program). It's a legal document that details services a child with disabilities will receive from public schools and why.- The Individuals with Disabilities Education ActSince 1975, children with disabilities have been guaranteed equal opportunities in education. This essay discusses the history of and components of the IDEA.
- Role of the Multicategorical TeacherA narrative on the role of the special education teacher in Iowa.
- IEP Tips and InformationHelpful information about IEP meetings and what to expect from one parent to another.
- The Emotionally Disturbed StudentA research paper submitted to Webster University. The paper discusses the educational diagnosis of emotionally disturbed (sometimes labeled as emotionally disturbed). A case study performed by the author is included in the body of the paper.
- Policies Informed Parents of Disabled Children Should KnowA glimpse of what policies govern services provided by public education in the new millenium. The featured state is Georgia.
- Success Strategies for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in Preschool, Kindergarten and First GradeIEPs are a fact of life for parents of Special Needs Children. Here are nine steps to help the process go as smoothly as possible.
- A Parents' Field Guide to Working with School Systems to Educate Children with AutismThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to meet the unique educational needs of children with autism and other disabillities. This article offers help to parents learning to navigate the public school system to meet their child's needs.
- A Tutor's Guide to Individualized Education ProgramsTutors should be familiar with a client's Individualized Education Program, and this article helps a tutor understand what the process is all about.
- What is in an IEP?Explanation of what the federal government requires to be in an Individual Education Plan
- Educating Your Child with Special NeedsThis article attempts to explain the process of educating a special needs child and the beginning process
Parents or Teachers: Who Knows a Child Best?Looks at the challenges involved in meeting a childs social and educational needs from the prospective of the IEP formulation and how the people involved need and open mind.
