Category: Transition & SPED

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Staying Out of Special Education Jail: Top Legal Tips & Strategies

03/11/2024

Learn practical legal strategies for special education compliance from experts Dr. Mitch Yell and Dr. Kurt Hulett—access the free recorded webinar.

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Developing Community Safety IEP Goals for Students with Disabilities

03/10/2024

Practical guide to crafting community safety IEP goals for students with disabilities—examples, strategies, and tips for educators, caregivers, and families.

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Alternate Assessments in Special Education: Beyond Standardized Testing

03/08/2024

Overview of assessments in special education: history, standardized vs non-standardized methods, and key alternate approaches like dynamic assessment, CBM, and AA-MAS.

Transition Planning IEP Toolkit

03/05/2024

Transition Planning Rubric for district leaders and educators: a fillable, action-oriented tool to strengthen transition planning, post-secondary goals, and IEP meetings.

Developing Daily Living Skills IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples

03/01/2024

Daily living skills IEP goals guide educators to create SMART, measurable plans that build students' independence, functional abilities, and strong transitions.

Enhancing Social Integration with Friendship IEP Goals: Your Essential Guide

02/28/2024

Friendship IEP goals help educators teach students with special needs to build, maintain, and navigate meaningful peer relationships through SMART objectives.

Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Heidi M. Lambert

02/26/2024

Dr. Heidi M. Lambert, Director of Special Populations at Richard Milburn Academy, spotlights pragmatic leadership in special education and post-secondary planning.

Developing Social Cues IEP Goals: Your Guide with Detailed Examples

02/22/2024

Guide for educators: create SMART Social Cues IEP goals to help students with special needs recognize, interpret, and respond to social signals effectively.

IEP Goals for ADHD: Key Considerations & Examples

02/18/2024

Discover practical strategies and example ADHD IEP goals to help educators craft individualized education program plans that boost focus, behavior, and social skills.

How to Set Effective Perspective-Taking IEP Goals

02/17/2024

Guide for educators on crafting Perspective-Taking IEP goals to boost empathy, social skills, and peer interactions for students with special needs.

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Preparing for a Transition IEP Meeting: 11 Important Tips

02/14/2024

Checklist for special educators: prepare and present student IEP transition plans confidently, ensuring compliance, clarity, parent buy-in, and measurable outcomes.

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8 Tips for Engaging Students in the Transition Planning Process

02/13/2024

Discover 8 proven strategies to boost engagement in transition planning for students with disabilities—empowering self-advocacy, work experiences, and mentorship.