IEP Goal Bank
Our friends in the autism community have done amazing work learning and gathering information for others, so we want to
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School
How to effectively support your child’s success in school.
Helping Your LD Child Succeed with Teachers and School
Most children currently identified as “learning disabled” are literally “wired” to learn differently than most other children. Given the brain’s
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What to do if Your LD Child is Bullied
Over 45% of parents of LD children report that their child has been bullied. Studies show that children struggling with
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What Should I Know about Laws That Protect Learning: 504 and IEP?
There are two laws that are always mentioned when people talk about getting support from the educational system: The Section
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What Goes in the Letter to Request an IEP? (And More)
Applying for LD support is difficult, so it’s nice to know exactly what goes in the letter to request an
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Becoming an Executive Parent for your LD Child
In this post, we describe a different approach to advocacy: becoming an executive parent for your LD child. Here are
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Overview of Disagreements and Problems with an IEP
There’s a lot of trauma associated with an IEP, but we believe in setting expectations: It’s very common for people
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Our Collection of Accommodations and Modifications
Janet remembers sitting in a meeting when one of the teachers asked her what type of accommodations she wanted for
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What’s the Difference Between a 504, an IEP, and a RTI
What’s the difference between a 504, an IEP, and a RTI? This is a basic question asked by almost every
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Getting a Learning Disability Diagnosis From Your Child’s School
Although many parents choose to take their children to doctors or specialists for learning disability screening, we suggest that you
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