Nicole Shelton, Author at AdvocacySD

Staff Shortages And What It Means For Your Student With A Section 504 Plan Or Individualized Education Plan (IEP or IFSP)

by Nicole Shelton | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Despite the drastic number of teacher vacancies, school staff positions are being cut due to budget shortages across the country. Even students with Individualized Education Plans (“IEPs”) or Individualized Family Service Plans (“IFSP”s) are facing special education...

Can My Student Get An IEP In A Private School?

by Nicole Shelton | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

With the state of our educational system in flux, many parents are opting to move their students to private schools. But what happens when your student with a disability has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and moves to a private school? Will they still get...

Student Study Team: A Needed Process or a Stall Tactic?

by Nicole Shelton | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized

You’ve requested an IEP assessment for special education for your student in writing. Instead of sending you a special education assessment plan or a Prior Written Notice (PWN) denying the assessment within 15 days of your request, the school schedules a Student Study...

Why Do I Need a Special Education Advocate?

by Nicole Shelton | Sep 21, 2022 | Uncategorized

Let’s be honest: the special education system is not user-friendly, especially for parents and guardians. Whether you are seeking special education services, if your student already has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or your student has a Section 504 plan...

My Child Is Struggling: How Do I Get An IEP Assessment/Evaluation And IEP?

by Nicole Shelton | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized

It can be incredibly stressful and frustrating to see your student struggling in school. Where do you go for help? How do you get the assistance you know your child needs? You may have heard the terms 504 Plan and IEP but are unsure of the differences. The simplest...

Staff Shortages And What It Means For Your Student With A Section 504 Plan Or Individualized Education Plan (IEP or IFSP)

Can My Student Get An IEP In A Private School?

Student Study Team: A Needed Process or a Stall Tactic?

Why Do I Need a Special Education Advocate?

My Child Is Struggling: How Do I Get An IEP Assessment/Evaluation And IEP?

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