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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
From the moment Camila was born, I knew she would change my world. But it was not until third grade when she made the comment “I don’t want to live anymore” that I realized things were not right.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
Parent input is critical for a child’s success. As a mom I became an active participant in my child’s ARD/IEP meeting. It made all the difference.
Categories: Education & Schools
Preparing for your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting is important. Here are a few suggestions to consider when preparing for your child’s Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD/IEP) meeting.
Categories: Education & Schools
Disagreeing at an IEP meeting can be scary. But in order for your child to be successful, you have to know your rights. You must be a strong advocate for your child.
Categories: Education & Schools
Sometimes parents have to make waves to get the best education for their children - whether the school likes it or not!
Categories: Education & Schools
Many parents have questions about what to do when they are presented with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that they believe is not appropriate for their child.
Categories: Education & Schools
A new school year is starting and it’s time to get your child excited and ready to go. Here are some ideas and tips to help make starting a new school year easier for you and your child.
Categories: Education & Schools
School districts must find students who may have a disability and provide services if needed.
Categories: Education & Schools
After one year at a high school that was not helping our son, we were able to get a transfer to the high school across town. And to our surprise our son is now a rock star.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
Parents who advocate for their child are often referred to as “That Mom,” as if it is a bad thing. We’ll let you decide.
Categories: Education & Schools