Did you know that IEP goals HAVE to be directly related to state standards of education? Do you know this is how you can tell what your child's general education class is learning? Join me to talk all about state standards, how to find them, and of course, how they relate to your child's IEP goals!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode44

Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/800719414225685/ 

Ever had a school team not follow through on the IEP? Join me along with Vickie & Amanda, SPED attourneys to hear what you can do about it!

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode43

If you are wondering if you should push for that IEP meeting to be held, or for you to request that evaluation, this podcast is for you! Context always helps advocacy efforts, so we start there with what your case manager is up to at this time of year. THEN, we will talk about the advantages of speaking up now, and some alternitives if your first choice isn't going to happen in the next several weeks!

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode42

Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/ 

Have you ever heard "start with the end in mind"? It works for so many things, including IEPs! In this episode, we will walk through why a vision statement may be helpful for a variety of reasons! Then I'll walk you through the process of writing one (in 30 minutes or less!)

AND, of course, I have a free handout to walk you through it, too! You can get that handout at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide 

shownotes:  www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode41 

EYA facebook group (to share your statement and get feedback):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/ 

 

What better way to learn how to advocate in an IEP than from parents just like you who have been there? Stick to the end to learn Victoria's reccomendations for getting your child a supportive and effective learning plan!

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode40

EYA Insiders Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/

Why are these two systems so drastically different? And where do you fit it as the parent? This is actually the BIGGEST opportunity for parent advocacy, and I give you three questions to make sure you ask before the evaluation ends to launch your parent advocacy career to the next level and get the support your child needs in the school!

shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast 

EYA Insiders Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/ 

Knowledge of technology accommodations for children with dyslexia (or any reading learning disability) and IEPs varies SO MUCH from district to district! Listen to find out if your child has access to these tools and if they are something you want to try out!  Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-38

IEP Paperwork Workshop: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork 

Retaining your child on an IEP (or "holding them back") is a really hard decision, frought with emotions. Everyone appears to have a strong opinion, and parents can feel belittled and judged no matter what decision they make. Not anymore! Listen to this episode to hear the pros and cons, PLUS check out the show notes for a link to a tool to help you make the best decision for your family!

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-37

IEP Paperwork Workshop Signup: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork 

Every IEP has accommodations, so this episode is for you! Learn Jenna's high impact accommodations for reading and math PLUS a behind-the scenes look at what makes accommodations easier for your child's school staff to implement.

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Parent IEP Starter Pack [NEWLY UPDATED] www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack

[check shownotes for Jenna's free handout for accommodations and examples!]

Focusing on the wrong IEP goals can put your child back YEARS and cause tons of behavior problems and create frustration for your child, you, and the school team. Don't overlook something that's right under your nose-basic needs. We discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how to use this simple framework to prioritize your child's needs!

Shownotes:

www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Parent IEP Starter Pack [NEWLY UPDATED] www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack