JFW Coaching

Coaching - Executive Skills for College Students, Special Education for K-12 Parents
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Progress not perfection. I hope this updated IEP form provides parents and students with more of a voice. https://t.co/OgvDgiuz7L
#IEP #specialeducation

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A very touching article many families of neurodiverse children can relate to.

https://t.co/1tNFVe6NzF

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It's November already and time to start (if you haven't already) thinking about how to improve your child's IEP. It might only need a few tweaks or need a big overhaul. Save yourself time and stress by booking a Basic or Core consultation to learn how.
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Emily Hanford @apmreports has done it again! Please listen to this podcast asap and then ask your school district, "what are you using to teach reading"? #ehanford #soldastory #apmreports #reading

https://t.co/1VNA1Txz8C

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On the day our new podcast is out, I recommend you try to catch this new documentary film, too. I haven't seen the whole thing yet. But I can tell you, from the trailer, and from being interviewed for the film, that it tells an important + powerful story. https://t.co/gj0ei64Uy1

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Good news from MA for kids (K-3) with or at risk of having dyslexia! If you suspect a reading disability, talk to your child's teacher. Whether your child been screened or not, you have the right to request an evaluation if you suspect a disability.
https://t.co/wHgzaTOMnc

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I look forward to reading this report from @bellwetherorg and @eastersealshq that highlights the different treatment black children with disabilities and their families experience. #idea #easterseals #bellwetherorg #warrenadvocacy

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The U.S. DOE is considering amendments to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Public feedback solicitation and listening sessions are forthcoming. Stay tuned!

https://t.co/xl0JliqLtK

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Thank you @COPAA for a great 2022 conference in Boston! I learned so much, made new friends, and caught up with old ones. Looking forward to 2023. #copaa #specialeducation #ieps #IDEA

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MA DESE (Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education) has a new, interactive special education guide that walks you through the referral, evaluation, and eligibility process. Check it out! #madese #iep #specialeducation

https://t.co/LIgEQhzOMn

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What a moving essay! I'm ordering her book asap. What if, as she wrote, "They would ask, 'What more could we be doing for this child?' instead of 'What’s the least we can do under the law?'". #taylorharris #thurris #IEP #specialeducation

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If your child unexpectedly missed their special education services during this COVID spike due to them quarantining, a school closure, remote day, or lack of staff, keep track of those missed service minutes and discuss with your IEP team chair a plan for making up that time.

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Sign up for the REBROADCAST 1/25/2022! In this live rebroadcast, session attendees will be able to clearly define Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia, identify best practices in assessment and intervention. #spanmass #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #SLD

https://t.co/I1uj8GZ8xM

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DESE has issued new COVID-19 FAQ addressing two questions: when children need testing following vax if they develop symptoms associated with vax, and what is required when the 7th day of a student’s Test and Stay program falls during a school break.

https://t.co/81BsA7u2rt

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Happy Special Education Day! On this day in 1975, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law, giving all children with disabilities access to free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Learn more at:
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#IDEA #FAPE

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MASK MANDATE UPDATE: The MA public school mask mandate for students (age 5+) and staff in all grades has been extended through at least January 15, 2022. Students who can't wear a mask for medical or behavioral reasons are exempt. #madese #maskmandate

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From 5-7pm tonight I'll be discussing parental/student rights, school responsibilities, and community resources for children with disabilities as part of PPAL's Education Series. If you have questions about the special education process, please join us!

https://t.co/FL26sw2prE

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October is Learning Disability Awareness Month. #ldmonth #ldawareness #saydyslexia #dyscalculia #dysgraphia #nvld #adhd #specialeducation #IEP

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Mass. Mask Mandate Update: As of 9/27/2021, DESE extended the mask mandate until at least 11/1. As of 10/15, if a school demonstrates a vax rate of 80%+ of all students/staff, then vax individuals would no longer be subject to the state mask requirement.

https://t.co/xKPDJzngfF

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Looking forward to working with @PPAL again for their Education Series. Learn about parental rights, school responsibilities, and helpful resources for parents & caregivers of children with special needs. #ppal #specialeducation #IEP #spedadvocate #parentcoach