I didn't feel prepared to teach reading when I finished my college degree and became a certified Special Education teacher. After working in the field of Special Education for decades, I realized I wasn't alone.

Join Karla and Beth from SLANT SYSTEM® to discover how they became leaders in...

Just like the Southwest crews are not to blame for planes not flying, teachers are not to blame for schools not having the resources or support for executing appropriate IEPs.

Just like the passengers are upset at the crew for not flying, parents often get upset at teachers for Special Education...

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document that outlines the specific educational and related services that a student with a disability will receive. It is designed to meet the student's unique needs and help them make progress in school, plus prepare them for further...

My luggage is in Orlando somewhere, I think.

My husband and I tried to fly home on Monday, in the middle of the Southwest meltdown (our flight still said "on time" even though thousands of people were stranded), but it didn't quite work out.

Instead, we left our luggage at one airport, grabbed a...

What happens when you start sharing draft IEPs, educating families in military communities, and hosting IEP coffee talks in your hometown? Jenna, Destiny, and Christine shared their results inside the Master IEP Coach® Network and I can’t wait to share these wins with you!

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I took a fitness class last week and it was different than anything I’ve experienced before! This fitness class reminded me about 3 important things in our IEP process. 1) We need more options for P.E. during the school day. 2) We need more person-centered planning for employment options....

If a child lacks confidence in communicating, they communicate less. When they communicate less, they develop a habit of not participating. This habit can often follow them into adulthood. That’s exactly why we need to work together in Special Education to provide research-based programs in...

Talking about future planning is one of the toughest topics in the disability community. This Special Needs Planning Guide is the perfect resource for both parents and teachers to support the uncomfortable conversations that must be addressed when we consider what we can do to prepare for the...