Whether you’re teaching social-emotional learning or just want to spark meaningful reflection, these kindness-themed writing prompts encourage kids (and adults!) to think about empathy, gratitude, and ...

If you’ve ever had a teacher tell you, “We never see that behavior here,” you might already be familiar with masking....even ...

If you're parenting a non-verbal student, IEP season can feel like trying to decode a language no one taught you. You're not ...

Several years ago, I was in Juvenile Court with a teen client. I was her IEP advocate, but on this day I was there for moral support. The grandmother had asked me to speak to the judge about her ...

Ever stumble across the phrase “supplemental educational services” in your kid’s IEP and think, What even is that? Is it a ...

Navigating special education laws and advocacy in 2025 can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. This resource hub is designed to keep parents informed and empowered with the latest ...

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In Your IEP Playbook: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy, disability parent and special education advocate Lisa Lightner delivers a practical guide for parents and caregivers of children with ...

Transition planning is one of the hardest parts of special education paperwork, especially when your student is blind, non-verbal, or requires total care. A few weeks ago, a teacher emailed me asking ...

I get it. It’s intimidating. You’re already mentally juggling IEP goals, forgotten field trip forms, a behavior chart taped to the fridge, and that email from school you’ve been avoiding since 9am.