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Back to School Edition

by Team, Special Education Academy | Aug 26, 2025 | IEP, Special Education Academy, Special Education Advocate

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...
Navigating Special Education: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Navigating Special Education: What Every Parent Needs to Know

by Team, Special Education Academy | Sep 13, 2023 | IEP

Is your child struggling in school and you feel like your voice isn’t being heard? Do Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings leave you feeling confused and powerless? You are not alone. Navigating special education can feel overwhelming for even the...

Mastering the IEP’s Present Levels Section: Guidance for Parents and Advocates

by Team, Special Education Academy | Aug 14, 2023 | Advocate Resources, IEP, Special Education Advocate

If there’s one part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) that I’ve seen make or break a child’s success, it’s the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP). This section is a detailed snapshot of your child’s abilities,...

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