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Making Time Visible (opens the original)
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🎧 Prefer to listen? An audio version of this article is available via Paper2Audio.Throughout upper elementary and middle school, many of my daughter’s school days ended with a checklist of things to do before dinnertime.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MXjN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d0de675-be0e-459d-8a53-258c85e50fde_2283x2283.jpeg" target="_blan
Museum Accessibility for Families (opens the original)
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🎧 Prefer to listen? An audio version of this article is available via Paper2Audio.<img alt="A display case with sensory-friendly items, including headphone
When Your Child’s IEP Isn’t Enough (opens the original)
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This is the last part of my four-part back-to-school video series for parents. Each Wednesday this month, I’ve shared practical ways to support your child as the school year begins. Last week, I covered what to bring to your child’s first IEP meeting. Today, I want to focus on what you can do if your child’s IEP isn’t working and how you can keep moving forward as an advocate.The video shared six steps to try when your child’s IEP isn’t enough. But if you’ve already tri
An Essential IEP Meeting Checklist (opens the original)
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<img alt="A parent walks toward the Brightwood school entrance, carrying a folder or binder. She wears a tan blazer and dark pants, her hair catching the afternoon light. The school building features glass windows, and other families are visible near the entrance. The set
Requesting an Evaluation (opens the original)
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