Category: IEP

  • The True Purpose of an IEP Meeting: More Than Just Legal Compliance

    When it comes to the education of children with special needs, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings are critical moments for families and schools alike. However, as a parent who has attended numerous IEP meetings, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: the focus often seems to shift from the needs of the child to the need to…

  • Navigating Nora’s Three-Year Evaluation Meeting: A Parent’s Perspective

    As Nora approaches her sixth birthday, we’re in the midst of navigating a critical process: her three-year special education evaluation meeting. Nora, now a kindergartener at Hiawatha, has had a tough transition, and so have we as parents. The purpose of this meeting is to ensure that the school district complies with rules and regulations…