Practical guidance, free resources, and advocacy-informed tools to support stronger IEPs and better outcomes for students. Created from years of real-world experience in IEP and 504 meetings.

So, you’ve been told your child qualifies for a 504 Plan. Great, right? But wait, what exactly does that mean? More importantly, what goes in a 504 Plan, and how do you know if it’s enough? Welcome to ...

Hey there, IEP parent! I have been in your shoes (see what I did there?). I am on this same journey, as I am a parent to a disabled child myself. And now, in addition to being a blogger since 2008, I ...

Additionally, we are reviewing the entire Don’t IEP Alone course catalog to determine which sessions are appropriate to be added to the CEC/PD offering. In particular, the recorded sessions from ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

Presumed competence, in my experience, is a term that gets a lot of buzz. But not a lot of traction, certainly not in IEP meetings. But if we’re going to have strengths-based IEPs and focus on student ...

As an advocate, I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to help my clients. That includes being collaborative with IEP teams and bringing ideas to the table. That’s why I’m excited to share with ...

So I know I’ve told this story 1000 times, as it’s the incident that inspired this site so many years ago. It was my first IEP meeting with my school district. I was already in training to become an ...

If you’ve spent more than five minutes in the world of IEPs, you’ve probably heard about all kinds of teams and acronyms: IEP, FAPE, LRE, PWN, and now… SEAC? Yep, another one. But this one works a ...

If I’m being honest, I’m not at all comfortable talking about children’s respite care. If I accept my son for who he is, and am trying to help dismantle ableism, then it feels awkward to say that I ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

Atlantic City may be known for its casinos and nightlife, but it’s also a great destination for families with children. There are numerous activities and attractions that cater to kids of all ages, ...