Hmm, What Would You Do If The Special Ed. Director Asked You

Published: Wed, 11/18/20

Hmm, what would you do if the special education director asked you,

"The related service provider isn't sure how to be effective with your child. There hasn't been much success with distance learning. Would you agree to suspend the related service supports until school reopens?"

Spoiler Alert: The parent's short answer was, "No."

This was just one situation we talked about on our recent live Questions & Advocacy Advice show. I edited the original live show so you have three shorter videos you can watch and discover new advocacy steps to take.

During Part 1 we discussed these questions:

*Do I agree to suspend related services during distance learning?

*Is it a good idea to go to mediation?

*What to do when accommodations aren’t being used?

*How about when the teacher says we don’t need to write that as

an accommodation, it’s just best practice?

Click on the image below to see the 17 minute video or Click here.

FAPE Still Exists

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During Part 2 of the series, one parent shared how she is struggling to shift the IEP and figure out what actually needs to be in there. Have you ever wondered if what is written in the IEP is really relevant and helpful?

Listen in to that discussion and more as we answered these questions:
*Does my child’s IEP need a makeover?

*How can I build inclusion into each section of the IEP?

*What are some silver linings of COVID-19?

*Where can we find good information about collecting data on the goals?

Click on the image below to see the 21 minute video or Click here.

How Inclusive is the IEP?

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Did you know if you make a generic request for your child's educational records you probably won't receive much? The word of the day is "specific". You need to make specific requests when you're wanting something.

Hear more about this in Part 3 of the series and our answers to these questions:

*How do I get access to my child’s records?

*How can I use my child’s strengths as accommodations?

*What are meaningful IEP goals?

*What can I do when the Progress Reports are just copied and pasted from the IEP?

Click on the image below to see the 14 minute video or Click here.

Advocacy Mantra: Be Specific

More Goodness For You!

If you'd like to watch the original feature-length video (68 minutes) of the live show, Questions & Advocacy Advice, you can CLICK this link.

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•••The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) has many helpful resources for families. Check it out at this link.

•••Shelley Moore's video about meaningful IEPs, See Ya Later S.M.A.R.T. Goals! Click here.

•••Have you gotten your Distance Learning Advocacy Toolkit yet? You can get your copy today. iep.today/GetDLToolkit

Thurs., Nov. 19th: All In: 18 Ways to Create Inclusive Virtual Classrooms

Inclusive education can happen even during distance learning!

Dr. Paula Kluth is the perfect person to help us create supportive and inclusive remote learning. Her newly released book, All In: 18 Ways to Create Inclusive Virtual Classrooms educators and families will discover many ideas they can put into action. Think of how our kids can soar when they are included during these times.

Paula will be sharing captivating stories and doable strategies in her new book, on Thurs., Nov. 19^th at a NEW TIME: 3 pm Mtn. Time, 5 pm ET, 4 pm CT, 2 pm PT.

We want to hear your stories, ideas and questions about inclusive virtual classrooms. Hop over to facebook.com/VisionsandVoicesTogether

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Thurs., Nov. 26th: No live show. Enjoy your family and your blessings.

See you on Thursday!

P.S. I've created a "Distance Learning Advocacy Toolkit" which makes it simple for you to:

* Get what your child needs during distance learning;

* Save yourself time;

* Learn what to say and how to say it;

* Find simple to advanced ways to track your child's progress;

* Have valuable resources at your fingertips;

... and much, MUCH more!

Get Your Copy Today. iep.today/GetDLToolkit

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