How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting: A Parent’s Guide from the EmpowerKidz Perspective. Preparation for anything can work to alleviate a lot of stress; however, preparing for an IEP meeting can sometimes feel overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if it is your first meeting or your thirtieth meeting. Being prepared guarantees you […]
READ MOREIEP and 504 Plan: What’s the Big Difference? Type of Support: IEP: Provides accommodations and special education for students with special needs. 504 Plan: Provides benefits but no private tuition. Legal Basis: IEP: Under the IDEA, special education laws have strong statutory protections. Program 504: Except for section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Civil Rights Act provides for equal educational opportunity. Eligibility: IEP: The student must meet 13 disability categories, and the disability must have a significant impact on their ability to learn. Program 504: Students are eligible if they have a disability that severely limits one or more essential life activities, even if they do not require special education. Parents’ responsibilities: IEP: […]
READ MOREEmpowerKidz Parenting Guide Navigating the world of special education can be difficult, especially when trying to understand the difference between an IEP (Individual Education Plan) and a 504 plan. different support systems. At EmpowerKidz, we believe that understanding differences is the key to keeping your child safe. Here is a list to help you make the right decision. What is an IEP? An IEP is a legal plan that outlines special education services, accommodations, and goals for students with disabilities. It is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a […]
READ MOREHow do children learn in school? Learning is dependent on more than just the teacher and the curriculum, but the student and his or her ability to learn. Through this blog, I want to talk about the SOI-IPP program, that I have been using in my practice for over 10 years. SOI-IPP […]
READ MOREEarly Childhood Education Reading With the Fast ForWord Program, a child can gain 1-2 years worth of reading skills within 40-60 hours. Research over the past 30 years shows that specific learning disability and Auditory Processing Disorder is the cause of most reading problems. Reading is not something innate in the brain, but rather a […]
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