How to Review IEP Draft and Prepare for ARD Committee Meeting
You have made it this far, but you are only halfway up that hill. Once all evaluations from your initial SPED request are complete. You will receive a copy of the results, which can include testing, observations, parent feedback, teacher statements and so forth. You probably won’t understand everything sent to you at first, but […]
How to Prep for the ARD meeting – Another Step in the Special Education Process
Learn what you need to know to prep for your ARD meeting. If this is your first time going into an ARD meeting this video may give you some insight into the process and what to expect. It’s important that you remember the ARD Committee meeting is all part of the Special Education Process.
Special Education Evaluations: How to get your child evaluated for SPED Services
I would like to start out saying this is probably the hardest and most frustrating part of getting your child services. While if you live in a city like New York, they are well prepared and willing to help, but for the rest of the country it can be hit or miss. First and foremost, […]
How this mama became a Special Education Advocate
To say the journey of Parenthood has been different than I expected is a slight understatement. I watched my friends get married in their 20s, start beautiful families and live the life I always pictured myself having. But for me I has a demanding Career which I loved and was determined to live my life […]
Does your Child have a Disability?
If you got to this article, chances are you are concerned about your child development. I am going to be honest, if you think there is something wrong, chances are there is. I want you to remember some key points here 1 – You are not alone, millions of parents in the United States have […]
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IEP Advocacy Mama is a place for you to find information and resources for your journey in Public School Special Education. This Website is a safe place for parents of kids with additional needs to find out how to help their children achieve success in school. You will find articles, information and resources regarding IDEA […]