Acronyms have become common words' within our language but they are often used without everyone knowing what they mean. Print this out and include it in your notebook for your next IEP meeting.'

Your school will negotiate with you over what they will do to support your child. In many cases they are negotiating based on a genuine interest in the long-term outcomes for your student. However, there can be ulterior motives, such as budget or biases about what is or is not a disability, that can influence the conversation. Here are a number of common arguments that schools will use to block or delay providing accommodations, as well as some good responses that you can use.

A strong communication plan is one key to successful engagement with schools. Sample letters can give you the beginnings that you can customize for your individual situation and needs.

In order to engage your child’s school in pursuing appropriate accommodations to help your child learn, you will need some context on all the legal elements at play. This article will give you a general overview and frameworks to help you understand the landscape.