What Actually Drives Inclusion in an IEP
Published: Tue, 02/03/26
Updated: Tue, 02/03/26
Hint: it’s not the placement decision at the end. If It’s Not in the IEP, It’s Not Driving Anything You can share with the school what works for your…
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Inclusion on paper vs. inclusion in real life
Published: Wed, 01/28/26
Updated: Wed, 01/28/26
Seeing where inclusion is defined and where it’s only assumed Hi there,If you’ve ever read your child’s IEP and thought, “I think I understand this……
A different way to think about inclusion
Published: Fri, 01/23/26
Updated: Tue, 01/27/26
This might make you pause Yesterday’s episode of The Art of Advocacy includes a moment that might make you go, Hmm...Watch this 19-second clip and see…
Does inclusion actually show up in your child’s IEP?
Published: Thu, 01/22/26
Updated: Thu, 01/22/26
Quick question.When you read your child’s IEP, do you actually have a clear picture of when and how your child is included with their general…
When inclusion looks right, but doesn’t work
Published: Tue, 01/20/26
Updated: Tue, 01/20/26
Does something feel off to you? Have you ever left an IEP meeting feeling relieved? The school team said your child would be included.The percentage…
I Almost Added a Label. Then I Stopped.
Published: Wed, 01/14/26
Updated: Wed, 01/14/26
Why I Paused Before Calling Myself a “Special Education Advocate”I almost added a label to my name right before going live.You know the kind,…
When the IEP conversation isn’t really finished
Published: Wed, 01/07/26
Updated: Wed, 01/07/26
Have you ever left an IEP meeting feeling like the conversation wasn’t really finished? You want a good relationship with the people at school.And you…
The unspoken rules you’re taught in IEP meetings
Published: Tue, 01/06/26
Updated: Tue, 01/06/26
You don’t walk into IEP meetings planning to stay quiet.You don’t plan to soften your questionsor replay the conversation later, wondering what you…
The invisible clutter you’re probably carrying
Published: Fri, 01/02/26
Updated: Fri, 01/02/26
It doesn’t live in a drawer, but it takes up space. Clearing Out the Invisible ClutterThis time of year, do you feel the urge to clear things out?Old…
’Twas the Night Before an IEP Meeting
Published: Wed, 12/24/25
Updated: Wed, 12/24/25
’Twas the night before an IEP meeting, all quiet, no peace.Not a parent was resting. Not even a least.The binders were stacked by the laptop with…