Starting a New IEP Advocacy Year: Back to School Tips
It’s that time again! For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in…
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Ensure a Smooth New School Year for Your Child with Special Needs
Lucie P. Lawrence, PhD Family Communication and Disability Specialist The beginning of a new school year is a time of great enthusiasm and anticipation. But for some, it also means…
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Download: Back-to-School Introduction Letters
By Amanda Morin Writing a back-to-school introduction letter to your child’s teacher can help get the school year off to a good start. It’s also a great way to start…
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Back-to-School: Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
By Kandace Wernsing A new school year means a new grade, new teachers, new goals, and maybe even a new school! In order to help you and your child with…
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Strategies to Handle Anxiety with Your Child During the Summer
Do you see an increase in anxiety during the summer? Are you exhausted from trying to convince him or her that everyday tasks are not the enemy? If you’re tired…
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Volunteering Opportunities for People With ASD
by Holly Bortfeld Volunteering is essential for creating well-rounded adults. Volunteering not only teaches skills and keeps the volunteer engaged, but also benefits the larger community, spreads autism awareness, and…
DetailsWhat is Universal Design for Learning?
By Lisa Carey, M.A., CILSE Education Consultant, and Amanda Hughes, M.Ed., 2016-2017 CILSE Fellow June 7, 2016 The Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) defines Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as…
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Is the School Required to Provide Social Skills Training?
by Wrightslaw Social skill is not a “service” but a functional skill necessary for daily living activities. Your child’s IEP must include a description of her Present Levels of Academic…
DetailsHow to Create a Parent Input Report
By Kristin Stanberry When you have your IEP meeting, the team at school will share all sorts of information about your child. But there are certain insights that only you…
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Understanding the PARCC Assessments
Howard County Public School System students in grades 3-8 will take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. At the…
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