An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) should be designed to:
Meet all the needs of your child
Explain how the needs will be met
Include measurable goals to determine if the goals have been met
Parents can be confused about how to write an IEP that effectively meets all of these requirements. Keeping the... Read more
For many adults with ADHD, holiday shopping is difficult, the crowds, the noise and the many distraction cause overwhelm.
Usually, this time of year I try to avoid too much mall shopping and by this time I have already dented my shopping list and am pretty organized. This year, however, due to illness, I haven't even yet begun and may... Read more
When parents disagree with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), they have the right to appeal the decision by requesting either a due process hearing, mediation or both.
Once you file a request for a due process hearing, you will be notified of a resolution meeting. Both you and the school district will be required to... Read more
For many adults (and children) with ADHD, the noisy, bustling holiday season is a major distraction, making it difficult to focus from early November through January. They may crave and require some down time each day or each week, to regenerate and help cope.
Other adults may thrive with the added activities on their schedule, finding... Read more
Do you wonder what type of information should be included in an IEP? The following provides a basic IEP, filled out for you to review. You can print out a blank sample IEP as well, and complete information specific to your child.
For more information:
Documentation and Reports to Bring to an IEP Meeting
The Difference... Read more
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