IEPs

Tips and advice about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSPs) and education for kids with special needs.

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IEPs, Special Needs

CVI Now Creates IEP Guide for Parents of Kids with CVI

Navigating the IEP can be stressful. Learn about the IEP process, what to expect, and how to develop CVI-specific goals and evaluations.

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IEPs

5 Tips for a Stress-Free IEP Transition

IEPs can be daunting, especially that first one when your child is turning three. Check out these tips to help keep yourself calm and on track!

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IEPs

IEP’s for Parents of Blind or Visually Impaired Children

Learn the basics of creating an IEP for a child with a visual impairment so you can walk in to your IEP meeting perfectly prepared.

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IEPs

Printable IEP Organizer

Are you looking for a printable IEP organizer designed specifically to help you plan and arrange all your documents and paperwork so you can actually be in charge of your...

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IEPs

Making the Most of Your Most Restrictive Environment

Megan and her family devised a creative plan for their daughter Ava: begin her education in a private placement at a preschool for the blind, but group her with other...

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IEPs

7 Powerful IEP Strategies

Jennie shares her strategies for a successful IEP meeting for parents of children how are blind or have vision impairments.

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IEPs

IEP Resources for Children with Albinism

NOAH provides parents and educators of school aged children with albinism with resource information that will aid them in formulating their child’s IEP.

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IEPs

IEP Goals and Objectives Bank

The IEP Goal Bank can help you get an idea of the sorts of goals and objectives that often appear on an IEP and help you find areas where your...

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IEPs

Pop-Up IEP for Parents/Advocates

Check out this website to read some "conversation stoppers" that parents may hear at an IEP meeting and ideas for possible responses.