Tag: Iep

When it comes to our kids, everyone seems to have something to say. But how much of what we hear, especially in IEP meetings, is actually true? This week in our community, we’re busting school myths, swapping ideas for a more inclusive Halloween, and saving our spots for two upcoming conversations! Join us to talk …

Why do our kids’ IEPs sometimes read like a list of everything they need to “fix?” Why are outdated ideas about disability still shaping how our kids are taught and supported? Some school questions seem to come up again and again, and this week, we’re getting into a few of them. Plus, join us at …

What’s buzzing in the Undivided community this week? Parents are talking IEP assessments and second opinions, getting young adults ready to vote, swapping stories about neurodivergence and hypermobility, and more. Here are the hot topics we’re following this week — starting with what to do when an assessment report just doesn’t sound like your child. …

Ever heard of dynamic testing? If not, you should! School evaluations often churn out reports filled with test scores, standard deviations, and bell curves — numbers that don’t reflect the full, complex picture of our kids and what they need. In order to develop truly individualized school supports, IEP teams have to meet our kids …

What’s everyone talking about this week? Our phones, inboxes, and FB parent group have been busy keeping up with IEPs, watching the Being Heumann movie, RSVPing to our brand-new “Let’s Talk About…” series, and more. Here are the hot topics and conversations happening in the Undivided community this week — including a few Dear Undivided …

The back-to-school rush may be behind us, but you might still have that nagging feeling: is my child actually getting everything they need? Here’s what to check — plus what’s coming up at Undivided. Weekly read: Is your child getting everything in their IEP? Four to six weeks into school is a good time to …

What if your child could have had extra time to finish assignments all along? Or what if those 30 minutes of speech a week aren’t actually enough — and nobody noticed or said anything? What if it went on that way year after year? That’s the hard part about IEPs: sometimes you don’t know what …

Does your child have a 1:1 aide at school? Maybe their teacher partners with an occupational therapist to help build stronger handwriting or motor skills. Or perhaps a bus with extra support gets them safely to and from school each day. These are all examples of related services — but they’re just the beginning. IDEA …

Accommodation or modification? Wait… aren’t they basically the same thing? Not quite! When used well, both are meant to remove barriers so every child can access the curriculum. But accommodations and modifications aren’t the same — and that difference matters more than you might think, even when the lines get blurry in how schools apply …

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 …