Build a Better IEP™

Special Education Advocate vs. Attorney or IEP Coach. What's the Difference and Who's Best?

Your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, or you need one. Things aren't going well and you need help.

Do you hire a special education attorney, advocate, or IEP Coach? Let's explore their differences, what you need to look for, what it's worth, and who's best for your child.

First things first, you need t...

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High School vs. College Disability Supports: What's the Difference?

Can students get an IEP or 504 Plan in college?

Let’s explore the changes in disability laws at post-secondary institutions. Before we embark on transitioning roles and expectations, let’s examine FERPA and how it directly impacts students and parents.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Priv...

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A Shift from Autism Acceptance to Appreciation

Guest blog by Ben VanHook, internationally acclaimed AuDHD disability rights activist, researcher, and graduate student

The language we use within the disability and neurodivergent community is important.

Whilst some might view various phrases as “interchangeable” with merely semantic effects, the...

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5 Ways to Build a Better IEP™️: Get Great IEPs Without Stress

It’s no secret that IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings can be stressful and time-consuming for everyone on the team.

Parents don't feel heard; special education assessments only focus on standardized tests, while schools and parents sift through reports and IEP documents filled with comp...

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I Learned About IEPs the Hard Way

How did I become a special education advocate?

It’s been quite a journey to get to this point in my career. After 20 years of working in schools, I wanted to do things differently. It finally dawned on me that I've been an advocate all along!

Let me show you WHERE I’ve been and what I learned alon...

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