Tag: esy

We’re officially in the begging throes of summer — and if you’re parenting a child with a disability, you know that “school’s out” doesn’t always mean “stress is out.” Reality may be setting in: there are still months to go, lots of free time to fill, and a whole new summer schedule to get used …

As the end of the school year sneaks up, it feels like everyone is suddenly in full end-of-year scramble to make sure nothing important gets left behind. If you’re feeling a little stressed about getting your child’s IEP finalized, signed, and truly buttoned up before summer break, or you’re navigating a tricky transition to a …

What does the law actually say about inclusive Extended School Year (ESY) — and how could it impact your child? In this episode, Lindsay Crain, Head of Content and Community at Undivided, introduces a candid and important conversation led by Undivided’s Karen Cull. Karen is joined by David German, Partner at Vanaman German, and Melinda Bird, …

With the school year winding down, both parents and IEP teams have their hands full with things to do before summer break begins. Are you feeling stressed about getting that IEP wrapped up and signed before the final school bell rings? Or maybe your child is moving to a new school in the fall and …

Fall is in the air, and along with it, crisp weather, pumpkin-spiced everything, and school in full swing. The honeymoon period is over and staff and students are digging in — this is the perfect time to take stock of our IEPs and make sure our kids are receiving the services and supports they need …

For those of us parenting children who need supports to thrive in school, we understand the feeling of wanting to start the school year off with everything in place, including their accommodations, which are meant to remove barriers to learning and meet THEM where they are (not the other way around!). As parents, we live …