Genevieve Gribble from Inter Vivos talks about her experiences helping parents advocate for their children during the IEP process.
Reaching Collaboration Point to Advocate for Your Child
The Purpose of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
I graduated from high school in 1970. In all my public school years, I did not attend class with a student with a disability. I was made aware of children with Downs Syndrome, physical disabilities, vision or hearing loss by
What Is the Least Restrictive Environment for Your Child?
In your child’s IEP meetings, you have most likely heard the term “the least restrictive environment” used when talking about your child’s placement. This is referring to whether they stay in the regular classroom with supplementary aids and services or
Behavior Intervention Plans
As a parent, you naturally assume responsibility for your child’s behavior. If a neighbor or teacher tells you that your child has been too loud, inattentive, or disrespectful, your first response is often embarrassment. You may apologize or react defensively,
Scaffolding for Student Success
I have been involved as a parent, a special education teacher and an academic advisor in witnessing the success of an instructional technique called “scaffolding”. In the world of construction, scaffolding is a temporary structure used by workers while building,
Which Accommodations and Modifications Are Best for Your Child?
If your child is on a 504 or IEP, you have probably heard about accommodations and modifications. An accommodation changes how your child learns the material, such as listening to an audio recording in addition to or instead of reading.
504 or IEP, Which is Best for Your Child?
504 The first federally mandated accommodation to allow all students access to a quality education is section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely
Does Your Child Need Special Education?
During the 1970’s there were federal laws passed that addressed the needs of students with disabilities. In 1973 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibited the exclusion from any program or activity receiving funds from the federal government of an