Learning in School
This section provides support, training, information and resources to empower you on your journey navigating your education if you or someone you love has a disability. Topics such as special education services, IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), Section 504 plans, school transitions, behavior supports, and dispute resolution. Designed to provide information 24/7 we are here to provide one-to-one support, on-demand training, peer learning circles and more so that you navigate early intervention & learning, K-12, and career and college readiness and advocate for the appropriate support.
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SMART Goals
In general, goals: Present Levels of Performance (PLOP): Goals flop without good PLOP! Not every school uses the term PLOP, but this acronym refers to…
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Life After High School – Plan For Your Transition From High School to Adult Life!
Life After High School
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Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
By Tim McCue Self Advocacy Educator Pronouns: he/him/his Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds The Developmental Disabilities Ombuds; what are they all about? Are you frustrated…
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A Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Your Child’s IEP
A Brief Overview Full Article Endrew F (Drew) is a student with autism, ADHD and challenging behaviors. His disabilities impact his academic and functional skills,…
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Parent Rights and Responsibilities
PTI Parent Rights & Responsibilities
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Los Derechos y Responsabilidades
Rights and Responsibilities (Spanish Version) – Derechos Y Responsabilidades
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Transition from Child Based to Adult Based Services in Behavioral Health
From Child to Adult Transition to adulthood is difficult for all young adults, but if you are a young adult who utilizes Behavioral Health or Substance…
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Inclusion Vs. Self-Contained Opportunities for Students in School
Debate continues even today on whether students should be educated in inclusive programs or self-contained programs. When looking at the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
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Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in Schools
By Kelcey Schmitz, MSEdCenter for Strong SchoolsUniversity of Washington Tacoma We wouldn’t exclude, humiliate or send a child home for making an academic error. However,…
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What is ESSA?
Information on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced No Child Left Behind on December 10, 2015, as the re authorization of…
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Stress and Children Ages 0-3
“The perception of stress varies from child to child; serious threats may not disturb one child, while minor ones may be traumatic to another” (American…
