Blog tagged as Eligibility

Learn how to formally request a full comprehensive special education evaluation for your child. Discover why wording matters and download a free letter template.

If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting replaying the conversation in your head—thinking “I should have said something” or “I didn’t really understand what I just agreed to”—you are not alone.

Ah, winter break. A magical time of family, holidays, and… complete chaos. And now, just like that, it’s back to school. For neurodivergent households, the first day back often feels like preparing for a small natural disaster.​

If you're new to the IEP world, the acronyms can feel overwhelming. But there's one you absolutely need to understand: PLAAFP. It stands for Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and it's arguably the most important section of your child's entire IEP.

Imagine your child making significant progress during the school year, only to lose those hard-earned skills during summer break. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common for many students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).