Blog tagged as IEP

PLAAFP/PLOP/Present Levels... Whatever You Call It:  Here's What Every IEP Parent Needs to Know
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.
Extended School Year
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).
The Parchment Puzzle: High School Diplomas, Certificates of Completion, and GEDs
The fabric of educational achievement is woven with various credentials, each signifying a different level of accomplishment. Understanding the distinctions among a high school diploma, a certificate of completion, and a GED is crucial for students navigating their academic and professional futures.
Empowering Your Child with Executive Functioning Disorder: Help Through Middle and High School
Executive Functioning Disorder (EFD) is akin to the maestro of cognitive abilities, harmonizing tasks like planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving.
Supporting Your Child and their IEP in the New School Year: Engaging Them in the IEP Journey
In this blog post, we will explore teacher expectations, teaching them about their accommodations, coaching them on how to kindly remind teachers about their accommodations, and what to do if their access to accommodations is denied.