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Master the #IEP process and top #SpecialEducation questions with our latest #Parent Series! Our free & ungated playlist gives parents a comprehensive guide-- from understanding your rights to best practices for proving your child's needs and more!​

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Did you know you can confirm if your child is receiving the related services in their IEP? You can, and we're talking about it!

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#IEP #SpecialEducation

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Wondering about getting #SpecialEducation accommodations for your student in college or higher ed?

We just released a new video on best practices, top tips, and guidance for parents. Check it out and more free resources at https://t.co/FX6l9POc9n

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Wondering who should be at your #IEPMeeting? Who can you excuse from the meeting? Remember, you have a say! You are an equal member of the #IEP team legally.

Learn about maximizing IEPs & more - new videos on YouTube!

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NEW "Parent Guide to Special Education" video released tomorrow on the must-knows & recent developments on #Transition Plans (part of a child's #IEP focused on preparing #specialeducation students to transition from the school system to adult living).

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#Parents, please know your #specialeducation rights! There's nothing that will help ensure your child receives an appropriate #education more. That's why we've put together free & ungated resources, including resources from parents & professionals.

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We must share #resources & our experiences to truly change #specialeduction. Here’s a great video we had to share!

Continue sending us your questions and resources! You never know who you’ll help. We're always posting new resources on our website & YouTube.

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Join this empowering discussion with #SpecialEducation attorneys & advocates on navigating IEP meetings to ensure parents' play an active & influential part in their child's education.

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NEW video coming on 1/11 as part of our Parent Series!

Has your child been denied special education services, accommodations or placement because the school says they're getting good grades? Get answers to your rights & how to show your child's needs.

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🌟 NEW Parent Series!! Join #SpecialEducation Attorneys, Advocates & Former Judges (IHO) on what you need to know about the #IEP process, rights & best practices.

📍 Power of Parental Input
📍 3-Day Disclosure Rule
📍 Championing Goals & Needs

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NEW Parent Series w/ #SpecialEducation Attorneys, Advocates & Former Judges (IHO) on navigating the #IEP process, rights & best practices.

📍Power of Parental Input
📍3-Day Disclosure Rule
📍How to Champion Goals & Needs

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This is exactly why we need to meet our children where they are and this is how to do it. Bravo! 👏👏👏

#SpecialEducation #SpecialEducationRights #Parents #knowyourrights

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😍We're kicking off a new #parent series focused on #SpecialEducation rights, best practices, and must-knows.

Let us know your TOP special education topics or questions in the comments below, and we'll answer them on the upcoming #series with legal and educational experts!

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#Parents: Concerned about the content or accuracy of education records? In Illinois, parents have the right to a hearing to challenge any entry in the school #student #records (except academic grades).

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Behaviors are a way of self-advocating and are ALWAYS communicating something. So many school districts miss this and blame the child, the parents, the environment, you name it.

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@JenniAgitator @twiggyboty @1in5advocacy @MzPoliTweetz @SKH245 @Boo98873145 @JoAnneGross1 @NickieSimonetti @moms4FAPE @Mom75Spectrum @JAG_____ @AutismFrank @MeghanSchrader1 @JLMMG @breakingautism @ITtransformer @SabrinaShafer1 @DUBELUSN @EducateAll101 @JenVanderputten @thedavidmonster @JoinerSandy @SherylZ @shapingherworld @GemmaDa73255539 @happyhandstoys @sjarpole @MelindaRobnmel @trippinmomUS @usedgov @browardbats @mollykhumphries Acting out and complaining are a child’s way of self-advocating. Punishing is a way to ignore it.

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𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: In IL, schools must send all written material considered at the meeting 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 3 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 to the meeting. You have the right to review #records prior to any special ed #eligibility or IEP.

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@dellcartoons Great insight, thank you!!

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What do you think? Agree or disagree? Would you add or change anything?

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Language matters! A group of Australian researchers have released a paper in the journal, Trends in Neuroscience which includes a guide to neuro-affirming terminology.
Read here: https://t.co/fHEGa9vhbc
Or take a deeper dive into the research journal: https://t.co/N9xPw4uJht