Transition planning is one of the hardest parts of special education paperwork, especially when your student is blind, ...

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has been gutted in recent federal cuts. Learn what this ...

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

Get little hands moving with these fun Halloween fine motor activities. Each one blends spooky (but sweet) seasonal fun with important skill-building practice. Each activity helps build coordination, ...

Halloween brings a world of textures, colors, and sounds that are perfect for sensory exploration. These non-food Halloween sensory play ideas tap into the magic of the season without the mess of ...

I can’t believe that fall is already here! It’s one of my favorite seasons from the cooler weather and cozy energy to the endless fun themes to explore with the kids. This time of year is perfect for ...

If you’ve been in IEP land for even 10 minutes, and have dealt with behaviors either as a parent or staff member….you’ve no doubt heard the phrase “all behavior is communication.” Phrase. Mantra. Some ...

Let’s break down three terms that show up a lot in special education: Cognitive Impairment, Intellectual Disability, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). They’re not interchangeable, and only one of them ...

You ever try to get a kid with executive functioning issues to just start a task? Yeah. It’s like pushing a boulder up a hill… covered in slime… during a thunderstorm. Now imagine you’re that kid, ...

So what are related services in special education, really? You’ve heard the term tossed around at IEP meetings, probably right before your brain started doing that thing where it quietly screams, “Why ...