If your child can answer a question when it’s written down, but falls apart when it’s said out loud, you’re not imagining things. Auditory memory is the skill that helps a student hold onto spoken ...

Starting the IEP process can feel confusing and intimidating—especially if this is all new to you. You may not know what questions to ask, what actually matters, or what to focus on first. That’s ...

f you’re tired of the same four figures showing up every February…same. Look, I love what MLK and Harriet Tubman and others accomplished….but we’ve got to share more, learn more. That’s why I put ...

You’ve reached the 100th day of school. It hasn’t been easy for everyone—but it’s still worth celebrating with a low-lift win. These 100th Day of School Coordinate Graphing Sheets give your student a ...

I see you over there, trying to make math a little less painful and a little more festive. Whether your kiddo loves math or avoids it like a flu shot, these Fall Coordinate Graphing Sheets add a bit ...

I’ve been a special education advocate, professionally, for 15 years. I am well aware of the tension or contentious nature of IEP meetings that exists. Sometimes downright hostile. Of course, no one ...

If you’re a parent navigating the IEP waters in Illinois (and let’s face it, you are), knowing your state’s regulations is going to be essential going forward. The federal law, the Individuals with ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

You’ve been told you have parents rights in special education. At every IEP meeting, someone slides a thick booklet across the table: Procedural Safeguards, Parents’ Rights, Notice of Action, whatever ...

When parents first hear the phrase Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), it can feel overwhelming and abstract. You might wonder, “Okay, but what does that actually look like in a classroom?” The ...

You know that moment when you realize your kid has been “getting support” for months (or years), and still can’t decode a simple word or solve a basic math problem? Yeah. That. It’s one of the most ...

We all know “rules inside the classroom” is a cute little phrase until it meets Monday morning energy and a backpack full of snacks. If you’ve ever explained “raise your hand before speaking” for the ...