Data Collection - Is Your Child’s Special Education Plan Supporting Their Needs?

At this point in the school year, your child’s special education plan is likely in place. But, how do you know if the special education plan is being followed? What information can you request to determine the efficacy of interventions, accommodations, and goals that are in place?

How Can Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children Support You?

Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends! With the addition of new followers and subscribers, we wanted to share with you all what makes Collaborative Corner for Exceptional Children unique to the exceptional needs community!

The IEP Process

The IEP Process can be lengthy and complicated. In today’s blog, the IEP process is broken down into 10 steps to provide further understanding of what is involved.

The 504 Plan

Do you know what a 504 plan is or who can qualify? Here is an in-depth look into what a 504 plan is, who can qualify, and what steps to take to ensure it is being followed.

Multi-Tiered System of Support: How Is It Used in the School Setting?

Have you heard of MTSS? Did you know that the purpose of MTSS is to improve the performance of all students? But, how does it work?

Do You Know the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan?

Is your child struggling with their development within their educational environment and you’re realizing that he/she might need assistance? You’ve decided that it’s time to reach out to the school for support but have no clue what to ask or who to ask. The first step is to write a formal written request to your child’s school.

Educational Psychology, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 18, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Parent Education, Individual Education Plan, Exceptional Student Education, Parent Advocacy, ESE Services, Educational Psychology, Procedural Safeguards, IEP, 504 Plan, Academic Challenges, Learning Disability, Specific Learning Disability

How to Write a Formal Written Request to Your Child's School

Is your child struggling with their development within their educational environment and you’re realizing that he/she might need assistance? You’ve decided that it’s time to reach out to the school for support but have no clue what to ask or who to ask. The first step is to write a formal written request to your child’s school.

Educational Psychology, Client Concierge, EducationJessica BarisanoSeptember 11, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Parent Education, Individual Education Plan, Exceptional Student Education, Parent Advocacy, ESE Services, Educational Psychology, Procedural Safeguards, IEP, 504 Plan, Academic Challenges, Learning Disability, Specific Learning Disability

Could My Child Have a Learning Disability?

Children can struggle in one or multiple subject areas, including math, writing, and reading. How do you know when their academic challenges warrant further testing or intervention?

Educational Psychology, Client ConciergeJessica BarisanoAugust 28, 2019Collaborative Corner, Parenting, Special Education, Child Development, Language Development, Learning Disability, Educational Psychology, Specific Learning Disability, Academic Challenges, Learning Challenges, ADHD