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Transition IEPs - A Case Study: The Notebook series, part 6
For this week’s post on transition IEPs, we’re going to approach things a little differently: through the (fictional) lived experience of Jeong and his family as they navigate his big transition to preschool.
Navigating your child’s triennial reevaluation: The Notebook series, part 5
A triEnnial is an reevaluation EVERY 3 years, A triAnnual is an reevaluation 3 TIMES a year. In my first year teaching, I mistakenly offered several parents the latter—whoops! Read on for more helpful clarifications!
Everything you should know about assessments: The Notebook series, part 4
The assessment process can be a positive experience, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy one. The process may feel overwhelming—for you and your child. Let’s talk through some common questions that may help!
How to prepare for your child’s annual IEP meeting: The Notebook series, part 3
Like Halloween, annual IEPs happen once a year—and they come around faster than you think. They can feel spooky and seem like all tricks and no treats. But let’s see if we can change that!
Everything you need to know about your child’s IEP team: The Notebook series, part 2
In this installment of the Notebook series, we get into the details of who’s on your child’s IEP team—and what they do. Think of this post as a Mister Rogers Neighborhood style of meeting your team.