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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
