Tag: strength-based IEP

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 …

With IEP season in full swing, we’re setting our sights on strength-based IEPs and how to develop one using a whole-child, strengths-first approach. But what exactly is a strength-based IEP? Is it just another buzzword or do kids actually need one? (Yes, they do!) If you’ve sat through an IEP meeting before, or read through …

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, …