If your child is evaluated for an IEP and found eligible, their eligibility will be in one of IDEA eligibility categories.

Seeing your child mix up b and d when reading or writing can feel alarming. But here’s the good news: it’s incredibly common ...

When it comes to understanding the learning and behavior needs of autistic students, executive function (EF) skills are often ...

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) ...

I love walking into a classroom and seeing bulletin boards that do more than just decorate. They tell a story, highlight ...

If you're new to special education, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by acronyms, meetings, and stacks of paperwork. But at the heart of it all is one central question: What is the actual goal of an IEP?

You know what’s fun? Sharpening pencils, organizing a million glue sticks, and trying to explain to a five-year-old why they ...

Some common types of child strengths include: Academic strengths: Examples of academic strengths are the ability to excel in specific subjects or areas of study, such as math, science, literature, or ...

A well-written IEP goal is essential to the IEP and special education. How can you monitor progress if you don’t know what you are aiming at? Welcome to the ADayInOurShoes IEP Goal Bank, a carefully ...

Calling all bird nerds! Here is a huge list of bird watching activities for kids. A great way to get your kids to appreciate and conserve nature is to engage them in bird watching, have them build a ...

Adversely Impacts vs Substantially Limits. When determining whether a child qualifies for an IEP under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or a 504 Plan under Section 504 of the ...

Reading comprehension is such an essential skill. Being able to decode is not enough. Once a student has the ability to decode, then they move on to reading comprehension IEP goals.. Most government ...