Tag: IEP Assessments

In this episode of Undivided Voices, Dr. Sarah Pelangka, special education advocate and owner of KnowIEPs, breaks down one of the most important—and often overwhelming—parts of the special education process: assessments. Dr. Pelangka explains how assessments work, how they’re administered, how to read and understand results, and what families can do if they disagree with the ...

“I just love IEP assessments!” said no parent ever. While thoughtful, strengths-based assessments are essential for building an IEP that truly reflects your child’s strengths, goals, and needs, the process can feel overwhelming: your child is evaluated by someone who may not fully understand how they think and learn, then you’re handed pages of reports …

IEPs are full of surprises — even for parents who’ve been through a few meetings. With so many details to prioritize, it’s easy to get disoriented: subtle rights in the paperwork, small accommodations that make a huge difference, feeling stuck when the team says your child “can’t” do something, or questions you never thought to …

At the heart of creating an effective IEP is truly understanding what makes our kids unique — strengths, goals, needs, and everything in between. But navigating assessments can feel like trying to unravel a giant spider web of information — great for Halloween decorations, but overwhelming when it’s about our kids. First, your child is …

The IEP assessment process, while crucial to creating more individualized IEPs, can often seem like a magnifying glass zooming in on our kids’ strengths and challenges (and everything in between). But assessments are one of the primary ways IEP teams can better understand the unique educational needs of kids with disabilities, and a thorough assessment …

When determining which services our kids need, we often find ourselves wondering about things like whether the school is providing enough of a service. Can we be trained on what our kids are doing so we can support them at home? Are schools allowed to cut services because “all services are supposed to fade out?” …

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 many families and students, the IEP assessment process can make it feel like their whole existence is being tested by someone who might not understand how they think and learn. However, a thorough assessment of your child is the key to creating a strong IEP that accurately reflects their goals, strengths, and areas of …