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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE EVALUATION?
This is a practical guide for parents seeking summer special education evaluations. It explains how state timelines vary, with some districts pausing until fall.
Need IEP assistance? We're here to help!
The next task you must tackle is the monstrous report you just got back filled with charts and numbers. I know it can seem daunting, but I'm here to help you figure it out. And if you hyperventilate looking at the paperwork, pop me an email. I thrive on charts, graphs, and numbers.
BUT I HAVE A DIAGNOSIS!!!
“My child has been diagnosed, but the school said that doesn’t matter.” This statement is one of the most common frustrations I hear from parents.
CELEBRATE DISCOMFORT
Embracing a growth mindset through discomfort can be challenging, but it is an important part of your child's personal development.
DYSLEXIA HIDES IN THE SUBTESTS!
Why is it so hard to identify dyslexia? I often tell my clients it is because dyslexia is found in the subtests. But what does that mean? It means if you only look at composite scores on psychological and educational evaluations, you may not see evidence of dyslexia.