Today, we’re diving into something that has become a buzzword in education but can be a nightmare for our kids with IEPs: ...

“The Don’t IEP Alone Academy was honestly more than I expected. As a certified special education teacher that saw my students being pushed through the system and now having two of my own children ...

Politicians-disability-community-family. You’d think that those words would go together, right? Do you remember it? It seems like a lifetime ago. But how the gossip was spreading in the disability ...

We were seated around a huge U-shaped setup. I was directly across from the school district’s attorney, though we were a good 10 feet apart. We were in a settlement agreement meeting and were hoping ...

Bingo is one of my family’s favorite things to do. Mind you, I’m a middle aged adult, and I’ve only recently discovered the joy of bingo. Mostly due to my youngest son. For whatever reason, he loved ...

So, you all know that I’m not normally a fan of labeling things with a chronological age. When you’re working with disabled students or adults, skill sets can vary widely. And, to label a teenager who ...

For parents and teachers, St. Patrick’s Day is also a great opportunity to engage children in crafts and activities that celebrate the holiday. One popular activity is making St. Patrick’s Day crafts ...

Welcome to the IEP Goals and Accommodations Bank, a carefully curated resource designed to make crafting effective, measurable IEP goals and choosing supports a whole lot easier. Whether you’re a ...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The argument? That education should be left to the states. But here’s what they’re not telling you: it ...

Well, one week into this and we have a lot to do. Here’s what to know about what happened this week: This week has been a whirlwind of changes in federal policies, especially concerning Diversity, ...

In this episode of “Don’t IEP Alone,” host Lisa Lightner welcomes back attorney Laura Hennigan to discuss the complex and ever-evolving landscape of special education and disability rights in the ...