I don’t know about you, but I am SO ready for some laughs.
Let’s face it—between reading the fine print of IEPs and trying to keep the holiday chaos under control, we
could all use a little more fun in our lives. (And yes, that includes our live shows!)
Here’s how my brain got here: I was watching QVC the other day (the secrets I share), and they were selling these over-the-top Ugly Christmas
Sweaters.
Naturally, that reminded me of the holiday sweatshirts my teaching teammates and I used to make.
We’re talking painted, hot glued, sewn, and bedazzled masterpieces.
Dead giveaway—I
was an elementary teacher! haha
Anyway, those sweatshirts made me think about how much fun we had as a group, and I thought: How can we bring some of that holiday joy to this week’s live show? And then it hit
me:
Ugly IEPs.
Thursday you can turn those “what was the school thinking?” moments into something lighter—and dare I say, festive!
It's time for...
The Ugly IEP Holiday Party!
How Ugly is your child's IEP?
You may be surprised, it might be better (or worse) than you think.
Let’s find out together as you go through
Santa’s ‘What the Elf?’ IEP Checklist.
With this fun and eye-opening checklist, you’ll check off different “ugly” aspects—like vague goals, jargon overload, and phantom services.
Once you add up your score, you’ll find out just how much of a lump of coal
(or a hidden gem!) your child’s IEP might be.
It’s all in good fun, but it’s also a chance to call attention to areas where amending the IEP might be needed.
As if the checklist wasn’t enough, we’re taking things a step further
with
The “12 Fails of IEPs”!
Think of it as the ultimate countdown of IEP mistakes that leave you shaking your head—or reaching for the
eggnog.
From vague goals to “support as needed” nightmares, we’re unwrapping these blunders with a festive dose of laughs and holiday sass.
Speaking of cringe-worthy moments, let’s take a closer look at
how these IEP fails may actually feel.
Notice everyone’s facial expression in the image below.
Now be honest—how many of
these faces have YOU made while reading your child’s IEP? (We’ve all been there, don’t worry!)
