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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Movers, Shakers, and Troublemakers: How Technology Can Improve Mobility and Access for Children with Disabilities
A Brief Overview Connecting to the World through Mobility I want to invite you to take 30 seconds and think back to when you were…
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Back To School Checklist!
Late summer is the time to gather school supplies, find out what time the school bus will pick up and drop off, and prepare to…
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MIC3 Step-by-Step Checklist-Resolve School Issues with the Interstate Compact
This resource shows you specific steps to take to resolve school issues for your child, using the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. …
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Possible Accommodations for SAT and ACT Entrance Exams
The following information is part of the college readiness workbook. You can download this and other parts of this workbook for your personal use. Each…
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How to Decide on a Post-Secondary Program
The following information is part of the college readiness workbook. You can download this and other parts of this workbook for your personal use. Each…
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College Experience Terms: Non Degree Post-Secondary Transition Programs
The following information is part of the college readiness workbook. You can download this and other parts of this workbook for your personal use. Each…
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Requesting Accommodations in Post-Secondary Education
The following information is part of the college readiness workbook. You can download this and other parts of this workbook for your personal use. Each…
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Myth and Misunderstanding in Special Education
A Brief Overview Full Article Everyone has moments when they hear something and pause to wonder, Is that true? Parents/caregivers in meetings with their child’s…
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Prior Written Notice (PWN): An Important Document to Read and Understand
A Brief Overview Full Article When family members and school staff meet to discuss a student’s services, certain things have to happen. One requirement is…
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Surrogate Parents Support Unaccompanied Students in Special Education
A Brief Overview Full Article If a student eligible for special education services does not have a family caregiver, adoptive parent, or other legal guardian…
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Advocacy Tips for Parents
When a child has a disability, parents often learn that getting their child’s needs met requires persistence, organization, and advocacy. Advocacy is an action. A…
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Special Education is a Service, Not a Place
A Brief Overview Full Article An ill-informed conversation about special education might go something like this: This conversation includes errors in understanding about what special…