IEP Game Changers for Parents
A few weeks ago on Instagram, I asked our community of parents of students who have IEPs, what are some things that have really changed the game for parents or really helped parents in being a part of the IEP team? Their insight and observations can be game-changers for parents during the IEP process. Examples […]
Parents โ What to Do When You Disagree with the IEP Team
Parents often feel as though they have little input or say into what is in their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). However, the opposite is, in fact, true. By law, parents have the final say on IEPs and are equal members of the IEP Team. So what happens if a parent disagrees with the team’s […]
7 Parts of a Prior Written Notice
Prior Written Notice (PWN) must contain a comprehensive description of the action proposed (or refused) by the school system. It’s not an optional document or one with little importance. In fact, a PWN might be the most important pre-meeting document that you send home to families during the IEP process. To learn more about why […]
The Purpose of a Prior Written Notice
As special education teachers and IEP teams know, a Prior Written Notice (PWN) has to be given to the parent(s) of a child with a disability “within a reasonable time” before the LEA proposes or refuses any change to the child’s identification, evaluation, or placement – or any time the provision of FAPE is discussed. […]