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6 Misconceptions About IEP Eligibility

Many parents think that their kid should easily qualify for an IEP, only to find that the eligibility criteria aren’t so straightforward. Check out this month’s blog to learn 6 misconceptions that parents commonly have about IEP eligibility.

Advocating for Your Student: 8 Parent Tips for Successful IEP Collaborations

IEP meetings can be collaborative or combative, productive or polarizing, and encouraging or infuriating. So what factors can make or break a successful IEP team? Read this month’s blog to learn how parents can promote optimal IEP communication and results for their child.

504s and IEPs: Understanding Education Plans

504s, IEPs, IEEs – AHHH! 

When it comes to educational plans, red tape and eligibility guidelines can get overwhelming. Check out this week’s blog where we boil down everything you need to know about 504 plans and IEPs for your student.

8 Challenges Faced by English Language Learners in Special Education

English Language Learners face numerous obstacles in a traditional classroom setting, but what about ELLs who require special education? Check out this week’s blog to learn about risks that ELLs with learning differences face, and how we can help.

Dysgraphia: What Parents Should Know About Writing Disorders

Does writing or typing seem way harder than it should be for your child or teen? Do they have trouble gripping a pencil, organizing sentences, or using proper grammar? 

If writing challenges are holding your child back in school, they may have a learning disability known as dysgraphia. Check out this week’s blog to learn the signs and how you can help.

Supports, Services, Accommodations, Modifications & Placements: A Parent Guide

Academic accommodations, services, modifications, and placements: do you know the differences? 

Check out this week’s blog to brush up on your education program lingo and discover how each type of intervention can help your child reach their academic potential.

9 Teacher Tips for Promoting a High Emotional Quotient (EQ) Classroom

Today’s educators are realizing the importance of emotional learning in addition to core academics. Check out this month’s blog for tips to empower emotional health in your students.

Tips for Graduate Students Seeking Test Accommodations for the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, NCLEX, CBEST, GMAT, Cosmetology Exam, Contractors Exam, & Bar Exam

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that adults with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations on professional licensing exams. However, the application and approval process can be confusing and time consuming. If you are facing a high stakes exam, check out this week’s blog to learn tips on successfully securing accommodations.

Educational Evaluations: Should I Get My Kid Tested this Summer?

While school might be the last thing your kid wants to think about during vacation, summer is a great time to consider diagnostic testing. Educational evaluations provide a clear picture of a student’s needs and recommended accommodations, placements, and/or curriculum modifications. When kids receive test results during break, they can enter the school year with effective support from day one. Check out this month’s blog to learn more about the benefits of summer testing.

Does math feel unmanageable to your student?

If your kid struggles with learning math, they aren’t alone. Check out this month’s blog to learn possible causes and how our team can help.


What Are the 13 Categories of IDEA?

There are 13 categories of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) that can qualify a student for special education. Read this month’s blog to learn what these categories are, and what disabilities fall under each category.

8 Facts for Parents About Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

Is it time for your kid’s IEE re-evaluation, or have you been considering an initial evaluation to support your child’s academic future? Read this month’s blog to learn 10 facts about the benefits of an IEE, and how private evaluations prioritize the needs of families and students. 


Teacher–Child Interaction Training—Group Coaching (TCIT-GC): removing barriers to advancing classroom behavioral health

Adulting with Autism: Could I Have Undiagnosed ASD?

It’s estimated that over 5.4 million adults in the US have autism spectrum disorder, but with autism only being widely recognized since the 1980’s, many of these adults have gone their entire lives without a diagnosis. Check out this month’s blog to learn how autism can impact adult life and discover the benefits of seeking a diagnosis at any age.

10 Signs That Your Child Might Have Dyslexia

Dyslexia can be difficult to detect, but its symptoms can be much more manageable for kids who receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate support. Read this month’s blog to learn about how you can recognize the signs of dyslexia in your kid.

My Kid is Being Bullied - How Will This Impact Their Ability to Learn?

Even top-rated schools can turn into hostile and damaging environments for kids who are bullied on campus. Check out this week’s blog to learn how bullying can alter a student’s brain development and impair their ability to learn.

Self-Advocacy in the Workplace: 10 Tips for Talking to Your Employer about Accommodations

If you have a disability that affects your career, asking your employer for accommodations may seem stressful. Read this month’s blogs to learn helpful tips & talking points for successful accommodation requests in the workplace.


A Parent’s Guide to Non-Public Schools in Orange County

Orange County has a variety of specialized schools for kids and teens with learning differences. Check out this week's blog to discover the various non-public schools that OC has to offer.

7 Steps to Take if Your Kid Is Facing School Retention

It’s hard to believe, but the end of the school year is just around the corner. If you are facing the reality that your kid might be held back a year, check out this month’s blog to learn what you can do.

What Parents Need to Know About Dysgraphia: The Learning Disability that Impairs Writing

Does writing or typing seem way harder than it should for your child or teen? Do they have trouble gripping a pencil, organizing sentences, or using proper grammar? 

If writing challenges are holding your child back in school, they may have a learning disability known as dysgraphia. Check out this week’s blog to learn the signs and how you can help.