Nicole Shelton, Author at AdvocacySD

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...

Effective IEP Goals for Your Student: What you Need to Know Now

by Nicole Shelton | Aug 3, 2022 | Uncategorized

If your student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and is receiving special education or related services, they have measurable goals and objectives IEP team developed targeted to meet your student’s individual needs. At AdvocacySD, we call the IEP goals the...

IEP vs 504: Why You Usually Want the IEP

by Nicole Shelton | Jul 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

There is a lot of confusion about Section 504 Plans versus Individualized Education Plans (504 vs. IEP). Many times families will share their concerns for their student with the school team only to be told the site wants to assess for a 504 Plan. An IEP is rarely the...

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

Effective IEP Goals for Your Student: What you Need to Know Now

IEP vs 504: Why You Usually Want the IEP

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