Tag: iep goals

“I can’t wait to do my algebra homework!” said few kids ever. Let’s be real — math, especially algebra, can feel intimidating on a good day and completely overwhelming on the tough ones, especially if your child struggles with it. Many of us grew up memorizing abstract formulas and racing through problems, wondering, “When will …

IEP goals are kind of a big deal, and they’re also one of the hardest parts of an IEP to get right. Many parents share similar concerns, like: “My child has an IEP but hasn’t made any progress,” “How can I tell if my child is actually meeting their goals?” or “Why do they keep …

In California, every special education student’s IEP needs to include academic goals that match their grade’s state standards  — sounds serious, right? We all know IEPs are a big deal, but how they connect with Common Core may sound utterly confusing at first — don’t worry, we’ll explain. Think of it like a ladder, where …

What are IEP goals made of? Sugar, spice, and…everything nice? If only it was that easy, right? In reality, the goal-setting process of an IEP — while essential in prioritizing the skills our kids need to access the general education curriculum — can feel pretty complicated. As parents, our input is essential when it comes …

Dear parents, as sweater weather draws near, it also brings us to a significant moment in the school year — progress reporting! Many of us can feel like we’re in the dark when it comes to getting meaningful IEP progress reports from our kids’ schools. Do they really matter? Baselines, hard data, present levels, goals …

When you have a child with an IEP, goal setting is going to be an essential (not to mention nerve-wracking) part of the process. We’ve all been there — staring down the list of goals in our kid’s IEP, wondering if they’re good, bad, or just a hot mess. Whether they’re academic, behavioral, functional, social, …