I volunteered at my son's school was the Home and School Association President and President of the local Community Association.......My son did not have any issues but I still advocated for the SPED students, and helped out in the classes from K - 8. I helped other parents by sitting in on their child's IEP Meetings and even having Workshops after school to educate them.....had educators from the local Ivy League also come in and participate, some pshychology professionals who did instruction on what the science says about their child's needs. I am now, helping my sister in law with her Autistic son who has an IEP meeting and this is a great refresher since it has been over 8 years since I helped out....thank you so much for this video.
Thank you So So So much for this video!! I came to UA-cam searching for some guidance for my struggling 3rd grader!! You got my heart when you said “your child is not defined by these things” 😭 Just starting the process to try to get my kiddo some help at school.
Great video! I would also add that parents are supposed be given their rights in paper. It’s important to not be nonchalant about receiving those rights and to read through all of it. We have the tendency to just agree and no it it along like the terms and conditions we are constantly bombarded with. But all parents should receive their rights in writing prior to an IEP meeting. Read it. You can’t know if you don’t read about it.
This was such an amazing video and resource. After nearly 20 years teaching and parent advocacy coaching I learners able to learn some new things in such a digestible way. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Lol-I’ve already shared it with a family behavior and life skills coach that expressed earlier today many of her parents not quite understanding the difference between the two as well as their rights . This is truly appreciated🤍✨
Thank you for breaking down some of this! It's so much information and I'm trying to remember it all. I've got one son with an IEP and my other son has a 504. I had to fight the school with my youngest and take it to district after they did a BIP evaluation when I told them for years something was wrong with his reading and writing! They finally got a psychologist involved and some other people and sure enough he is dyslexic! Then they tried to take his speech iep after his dyslexia diagnosis! It was a mess. My other son has a 504 for his adhd and anxiety and he is failing in school! It is ridiculous. So I'm trying to prepare for more meetings. I also have considered trying to become an advocate!
Oh my goodness! My kiddo has been on a 504 for about a year and was just approved for an IEP. This information was super helpful. Thank you so much for creating this content!
Thank you...I saw a tiktok you did for a crying mom before our iep meeting this week and boy it made me bawl. I've struggled this year with my daughters IEP being followed and needing it changed and really had to fight to get some goals changed...i bawled the whole meeting but when I said I refuse to sign it they bowed. And now we are on a whole new path thanks to you! Your video helped me when I had reached the end of my rope and wished I wasn't even alive. Thank you for posting and so glad you are here on youtube since I don't have a tik tok. thank you...can't wait for the next IEP. Do you ever break down IWARs?
Oh wow, I'm so sorry it has been such a challenge for you! I am honestly so moved that I was able to help you in some small way. I will definitely look into IWARs! There are lots of areas to cover under this big "IEP" topic!
Its years later but i wanted to find out how youre doing. Im in a similae school - my sons school is gaslighting and blaming me and im so close to taking him out of school all together. Its a lonely and grim place to be. I hope things have settled in for you. One thing i know at 45 is that nothing ever stays the same - for the best or otherwise.
What if I don’t want to do any of that and school is pushing me to do it. The reason is that my child has a hard time only with focusing. Her grades are good, she gets A’s and B’s , the only problem is her attention. Can they force a parent to do it? Do I have to a right to refuse to do that?
My son is autistic, And today for the first time he had a seizure. My brother said a 504 program should be something i look at to make sure we don’t have issues in the future, My on is on an IEP program and I’m kinda in the dark about all this. Should i look more into a 504? Is it either an IEP program OR a 504 program or can he be on both? I will say my son goes to a school for special needs kids.
My kiddo has tumors in his head has had surgery where they cut tumors out next to his brain some times is head is hurting to bad to go to school dose the 504 plan help with that. now the school truincey officer called children services on us
I thought I responded but not I don’t see my comment!! Maybe I was on my personal account… sorry!! Anyways… all kids have strengths. All kids. So I’m not sure who is saying that… if it says that in the evaluation report or the team is saying that then they are being lazy or not looking at anything outside of scores which is wrong and sad. There are many factors that go into determining eligibility for an IEP, including scores. Most districts have a score in mind that they consider a cut off… if you score below that then you are eligible. I have a lesson on evaluations and eligibility on my website if you want to check it out! www.ottimewithcasey.com/offers/ngzGs3XH/checkout
I just want to say that for an IEP, your child does not have to have a diagnosis, everybody just needs to agree that your child has some sort of disability and has an educational need.
I feel like these don't work these plans don't go past division ➗ math, no civics very little history. Very little education, just a pass through school w/o the real life world education you need. It's harder to take a college entry test, don't let me get started on essay writing...
I volunteered at my son's school was the Home and School Association President and President of the local Community Association.......My son did not have any issues but I still advocated for the SPED students, and helped out in the classes from K - 8.
I helped other parents by sitting in on their child's IEP Meetings and even having Workshops after school to educate them.....had educators from the local Ivy League also come in and participate, some pshychology professionals who did instruction on what the science says about their child's needs.
I am now, helping my sister in law with her Autistic son who has an IEP meeting and this is a great refresher since it has been over 8 years since I helped out....thank you so much for this video.
Thank you So So So much for this video!! I came to UA-cam searching for some guidance for my struggling 3rd grader!! You got my heart when you said “your child is not defined by these things” 😭 Just starting the process to try to get my kiddo some help at school.
I'm in the same boat as you with my 3rd grader. Just had my parent teacher conference where I had to bring up the IEP
Is school decide between IEP and 504?
We were not told about these two and school decided 504 for my kid
I did not even know there was IEP
Great video! I would also add that parents are supposed be given their rights in paper. It’s important to not be nonchalant about receiving those rights and to read through all of it. We have the tendency to just agree and no it it along like the terms and conditions we are constantly bombarded with. But all parents should receive their rights in writing prior to an IEP meeting. Read it. You can’t know if you don’t read about it.
I’m 16 and going into 11th grade, I’m about to start the process of getting a 504 for my misophonia, this video helped a lot!!
This was such an amazing video and resource. After nearly 20 years teaching and parent advocacy coaching I learners able to learn some new things in such a digestible way. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Lol-I’ve already shared it with a family behavior and life skills coach that expressed earlier today many of her parents not quite understanding the difference between the two as well as their rights . This is truly appreciated🤍✨
Thank you for breaking down some of this! It's so much information and I'm trying to remember it all. I've got one son with an IEP and my other son has a 504. I had to fight the school with my youngest and take it to district after they did a BIP evaluation when I told them for years something was wrong with his reading and writing! They finally got a psychologist involved and some other people and sure enough he is dyslexic! Then they tried to take his speech iep after his dyslexia diagnosis! It was a mess. My other son has a 504 for his adhd and anxiety and he is failing in school! It is ridiculous. So I'm trying to prepare for more meetings. I also have considered trying to become an advocate!
Oh my goodness! My kiddo has been on a 504 for about a year and was just approved for an IEP. This information was super helpful. Thank you so much for creating this content!
Glad it was helpful!
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This was so helpful! Can we please have a video about special education and private school? :D
OT and others like you are so awesome! My nerd is showing but y’all are heros. on another level...
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Thank you...I saw a tiktok you did for a crying mom before our iep meeting this week and boy it made me bawl. I've struggled this year with my daughters IEP being followed and needing it changed and really had to fight to get some goals changed...i bawled the whole meeting but when I said I refuse to sign it they bowed. And now we are on a whole new path thanks to you! Your video helped me when I had reached the end of my rope and wished I wasn't even alive. Thank you for posting and so glad you are here on youtube since I don't have a tik tok. thank you...can't wait for the next IEP. Do you ever break down IWARs?
Oh wow, I'm so sorry it has been such a challenge for you! I am honestly so moved that I was able to help you in some small way. I will definitely look into IWARs! There are lots of areas to cover under this big "IEP" topic!
Its years later but i wanted to find out how youre doing. Im in a similae school - my sons school is gaslighting and blaming me and im so close to taking him out of school all together. Its a lonely and grim place to be. I hope things have settled in for you. One thing i know at 45 is that nothing ever stays the same - for the best or otherwise.
Great information. I can tell that you care.
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This was very helpful tips thank you
This is an excellent and very informative video! Thank you
Thank you, super helpful.
Yes do a video on private schools
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Thanks so much for this amazing video 🙂
What if I don’t want to do any of that and school is pushing me to do it. The reason is that my child has a hard time only with focusing. Her grades are good, she gets A’s and B’s , the only problem is her attention. Can they force a parent to do it? Do I have to a right to refuse to do that?
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Hello. Can you please help me make an IEP. It will be my first time making for my SPED class. Thank you so much ❤️
My son is autistic, And today for the first time he had a seizure. My brother said a 504 program should be something i look at to make sure we don’t have issues in the future, My on is on an IEP program and I’m kinda in the dark about all this. Should i look more into a 504? Is it either an IEP program OR a 504 program or can he be on both? I will say my son goes to a school for special needs kids.
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Good video
My kiddo has tumors in his head has had surgery where they cut tumors out next to his brain some times is head is hurting to bad to go to school dose the 504 plan help with that. now the school truincey officer called children services on us
Also I come from Tik Tok ❤️👏🏼
Found you from TicTok thank you for sharing and all you do!!
Thank you for finding me over here on UA-cam!
This is great!
I have a question , how does a child not qualify for an iep if he scores really low and not have any strengths???
I thought I responded but not I don’t see my comment!! Maybe I was on my personal account… sorry!! Anyways… all kids have strengths. All kids. So I’m not sure who is saying that… if it says that in the evaluation report or the team is saying that then they are being lazy or not looking at anything outside of scores which is wrong and sad. There are many factors that go into determining eligibility for an IEP, including scores. Most districts have a score in mind that they consider a cut off… if you score below that then you are eligible. I have a lesson on evaluations and eligibility on my website if you want to check it out! www.ottimewithcasey.com/offers/ngzGs3XH/checkout
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I just want to say that for an IEP, your child does not have to have a diagnosis, everybody just needs to agree that your child has some sort of disability and has an educational need.
I feel like these don't work these plans don't go past division ➗ math, no civics very little history. Very little education, just a pass through school w/o the real life world education you need. It's harder to take a college entry test, don't let me get started on essay writing...