When parents first hear the phrase Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), it can feel overwhelming and abstract. You might ...

I’ve had many clients whose kids qualified for IEPs under the Emotional Disturbance category. And while that label comes with ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Every few years, we get the same story: a flashy new “big” budget proposal comes out of Washington, packed with promises of tax relief and efficiency. Politicians slap on ...

Click Here to Share or Save. I call myself a public education supporter. I advocate, I lobby, I educate myself on the issues. I truly believe strong public schools benefit all of society, not just our ...

Click Here to Share or Save. When Congress passes a “sweeping budget package,” you can bet it won’t be Wall Street executives or Fortune 500 companies footing the bill. Nope. It’s usually seniors, ...

Click Here to Share or Save. In recent months, a growing chorus of political figures has advocated for “returning education to the states,” suggesting that such a move would enhance local control and ...

Click Here to Share or Save. Since I first wrote about what Medicaid means for my disabled son, I’ve heard from plenty of kind, supportive people. I’ve also heard from people who repeat the same tired ...

Click Here to Share or Save. There’s a small federal agency you’ve probably never heard of, but if you have a disabled child or loved one, chances are it touches your life in some way. It’s called the ...

Click Here to Share or Save. If your child is having a tough time at school, whether it’s grades, behavior, or just feeling lost, you may have heard someone say, “Ask about an IEP.” But what does that ...

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Advocating for your child shouldn’t feel like you’re drowning in a sea of paperwork. Yet, for so many parents, managing the endless evaluations, progress reports, meeting notes, and emails feels ...

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