iep Archives - MetroKids

Now Is the Time to Update Your Child's IEP

Back-to-school time always has a nervous energy to it. Will my kid’s BFF be in my daughter’s class? Will my son like his teacher? Did my daughter get a good teacher? Will my son adjust and do well in this…

How Recent Supreme Court Ruling Will Impact Special Education Laws

Update: A federal judge ruled that the school district in this case must reimburse the parents for the cost of private school.

Childhood Epilepsy: At Home and School

There is much to know about epilepsy but luckily there are also many resources available.

Inference

Inference, or drawing conclusions, is a valuable skill for young people to hone.

Moms Making a Difference

Mother-of-two Lisa Lightner inspires moms of kids with special needs through the blog she co-authors, A Day in Our Shoes, and her work as a Chester County, PA advocate for kids with disabilities.

Discipline and the IEP

Mom-blogger Lisa Lightner discusses the high rate of suspensions for children with IEPs and what parents can do about it.

Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that once a child with special needs turns 16, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a discussion about transition services.

One-Stop Pediatric Care

Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.

The School Keeps Taking Away My Child’s Recess

What to do when the school punishes your child for a behavior issue or incomplete work by taking away recess

Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?

Learn the indicators of a sensory processing disorder (SPD) and how to treat it.

Tools to Build Kids' Self-Advocacy Skills

What parents can do to guide students with special needs to know how to ask for support when needed

How to Write a Parent Concerns Letter for an IEP

Why you should always take advantage of the opportunity to do a Parent Concerns Letter for an IEP meeting and how to write an effective one

The Law Requires School Districts to Identify Students with Special Needs

If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.

Home Schooling with Special Needs

Find out what counts as home schooling and what your options are for support services

Trouble with Daily Transitions

Find guidance on smoothing transitions for children or students with special needs.

Corchnoy Law Offices

Special education law, estate planning, special needs trusts. Jonathan S. Corchnoy is a PA & NJ litigator with 30 years experience who limits his practice to representing parents and children with disabilities in special education matters & personal injury claims…