Tag: Iep

General education classroom, special education classroom, homeschool, non-public school, private school, residential placement, independent study — there are a lot of placement options, and figuring out what’s right for your child can feel overwhelming (and often super emotional), especially if you and the IEP team don’t see eye to eye. If you’re weighing options, asking ...

Transitions and milestones have a way of sneaking up on us, even when we know they’re coming. One day you’re finally feeling like you’re getting into the groove of your child’s school routine, and the next you’re being asked to consider what’s next – a new grade level, a new school, new classmates, teachers, and ...

Most parents don’t walk into IEP meetings looking for red flags. ? We’re just trying to get through the day and make sure our kids are supported by an IEP that does what it’s supposed to. But sometimes the biggest problems show up quietly: a goal that’s too vague, progress that isn’t really progress, or ...

Ever walked out of an IEP meeting with pages of paperwork and documents to review wondering, Does this have everything my child actually needs? How do I know what's missing? or Why does this feel SO hard??? We’ve been here. Even when you know an IEP is necessary, the process of preparing documents, sitting in ...

Once you’ve done all your IEP prep work, how do you make sure the IEP meeting itself goes smoothly and covers all your concerns? Kick off season 2 of our podcast with Undivided Non-Attorney Education Advocate Lisa Carey, who shares all her tips and advice for parents. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or ...

Learning to read, write, and do math doesn’t just magically happen for every kid — especially kids with disabilities. It takes the right supports, thoughtful teaching, and someone believing in what our kids can do. Still, a lot of families hear things like "They’ll catch up" or "Math just isn’t their thing." When learning doesn’t ...

IEPs evolve in high school, just like our kids do. We’re starting to focus on those vision statements and what comes after high school as our teens near adulthood, but how can we know all of the options and possibilities for support? Join Undivided Education Advocate Lisa Carey, as we covered major milestones and steps ...

“My favorite thing about supporting families is seeing their wins. It's incredibly rewarding to teach them how [the various systems] work and see them take on what Undivided is recommending for them and get so many amazing things for their child.” - Kelly, Undivided Navigator. Get your first two sessions free→ This week: a guide ...

Related services like assistive technology, therapies, parent training, nursing services, vision services, 1:1 aide support, and more help students meet their IEP goals, make progress in the general education curriculum, and participate in school activities alongside peers with and without disabilities. But they often come with a lot of questions: how do we know which ...

As parents, we know the transition to a new school year can be overwhelming as you help your child prepare for so many changes. We get it because we’ve been there, and we know what would have made our parenting journey easier! Together with parents, professionals, special education experts, and engineers, we’ve built an all-in-one ...