Whether you’re teaching social-emotional learning or just want to spark meaningful reflection, these kindness-themed writing prompts encourage kids (and adults!) to think about empathy, gratitude, and ...

Ever stumble across the phrase “supplemental educational services” in your kid’s IEP and think, What even is that? Is it a ...

If you're parenting a non-verbal student, IEP season can feel like trying to decode a language no one taught you. You're not ...

My state (PA) is one of the states that acknowledges gifted students and requires IEPs for gifted students. It's an area ...

Transition planning is one of the hardest parts of special education paperwork, especially when your student is blind, ...

Let’s be honest. The phrase “Have a Happy Halloween!” hits different when your kiddo has sensory issues, dietary restrictions, or can’t even wear a costume without a meltdown. And of course, ...

Every year, Halloween sneaks up faster than expected, and suddenly there’s no time for elaborate costumes or store runs. I had to do some last minute stuff on the 29th and the stores were already ...

In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

Sometimes I marvel at the existence of my two boys. I look at them, and both are just oozing characteristics and traits of my husband and me. And yet, at the same time, they are complete opposites in ...

“You should try the Orton-Gillingham curriculum.” If your child has dyslexia or struggles with reading, chances are you’ve heard this. Probably from a friend, a tutor, maybe even the school. Or maybe ...

So you finally got the school to agree to a Behavior Plan. High fives all around, right? I know the feeling. I’ve been a Special Education Advocate for 15 years, and early on, I was begging schools to ...

Sometimes the “happily ever after” just isn’t. Life changes. People grow apart. And before you know it, you’re not just navigating a divorce—you’re also trying to parent a child with an IEP… with ...