by Special Education Boss® | Apr 9, 2026 | Special Education Advocate
Paraprofessionals are some of the most important people in a school building. They show up every day, work directly with students, and often become the person a child trusts the most. Karen Mayer Cunningham has said it plainly: paraprofessionals changed her own...
by Special Education Boss® | Mar 31, 2026 | Special Education Law
If someone at your school said “it’s fine” without showing you the law — it probably was not fine. This is a full breakdown of what the law actually says about paraprofessionals, AAC rights, autism eligibility, and 504 plans. Every week inside...
by Special Education Boss® | Mar 17, 2026 | IEP Process
Most Parents Are Missing This—And It Changes Everything Most parents walk into an IEP meeting believing decisions will be made at the table. But what if those decisions were already made before you even sat down? After 30 years in special education, I can tell you...
by Special Education Boss® | Aug 26, 2025 | Special Education Advocate, IEP, Special Education Academy
What Every Parent & Advocate Needs to Know It’s that time of year again. New backpacks, sharpened pencils, fresh sneakers — and for families navigating special education, it’s also the season of new teachers, new case managers, and sometimes the same old...
by Special Education Boss® | Sep 25, 2023 | Special Education Testing
The Path to Special Education Testing and Services As a parent, you know your child better than anyone. So when you notice your son or daughter struggling or falling behind in some area, it’s important to speak up and take action. One option to explore is having your...
