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Listen to This Before Your Next IEP Meeting

This is Pam Lindemann. And I’m sending you this message because there’s a sense of urgency to it. I just got off the phone talking

A Child With An IEP Can Be Suspended, and Even Expelled, From School

Today, we’re going to talk about the fact that yes, a child with an IEP can be suspended and even expelled from school. Some parents

A Dead Serious Conversation About Your Child’s Behavior Problems in School

All right. We’re going to have a dead serious conversation about your child’s behavior problems in school. This is something that I take very, very

Moving To Florida And Your Child Has An IEP? Here’s What You Need To Know

Hi, this is Pam Lindemann. I’m an IEP Advocate in the State of Florida. I’ve been advocating for over 25 years. And if you’re coming

IEP Meetings: Get Past The Fluff

During a recent IEP meeting, the staff gushed about how cute the little boy was, how much he got along with other children and how

Suspended From School for 10 Days And A Manifestation Meeting… Do NOT Go To This Meeting Alone

My staff knows that if a parent calls our office stating that they have a “manifestation meeting” coming up, they are to track me down

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Listen to This Before Your Next IEP Meeting

This is Pam Lindemann. And I’m sending you this message because there’s a sense of urgency to it. I just got off the phone talking

A Child With An IEP Can Be Suspended, and Even Expelled, From School

Today, we’re going to talk about the fact that yes, a child with an IEP can be suspended and even expelled from school. Some parents

A Dead Serious Conversation About Your Child’s Behavior Problems in School

All right. We’re going to have a dead serious conversation about your child’s behavior problems in school. This is something that I take very, very

Moving To Florida And Your Child Has An IEP? Here’s What You Need To Know

Hi, this is Pam Lindemann. I’m an IEP Advocate in the State of Florida. I’ve been advocating for over 25 years. And if you’re coming

IEP Meetings: Get Past The Fluff

During a recent IEP meeting, the staff gushed about how cute the little boy was, how much he got along with other children and how

Suspended From School for 10 Days And A Manifestation Meeting… Do NOT Go To This Meeting Alone

My staff knows that if a parent calls our office stating that they have a “manifestation meeting” coming up, they are to track me down

No One Can Leave An IEP Meeting Unless You Tell Them They Can Go

The IEP meeting started at 8:30. About 15 minutes into the meeting the assistant principal kept mentioning that we had to hurry before the bell

Make Sure The Meeting Notes Reflect Everything That is Important

At the beginning of an IEP meeting for a child in elementary school, the teacher opened up with the statement, “John is at the level

Children Attending Their Own IEP Meetings: It is NOT Mandatory

As children get older, particularly when they enter middle school and high school, the school may start inviting your child to their IEP meeting. BE

Don’t Wait To Call An Advocate

I’ve been advocating for almost 25 years and I’ve noticed there is a pattern of how parents postpone getting help for their children who are

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The IEP Advocate Blog

Listen to This Before Your Next IEP Meeting

A Child With An IEP Can Be Suspended, and Even Expelled, From School

A Dead Serious Conversation About Your Child’s Behavior Problems in School

Moving To Florida And Your Child Has An IEP? Here’s What You Need To Know

IEP Meetings: Get Past The Fluff

Suspended From School for 10 Days And A Manifestation Meeting… Do NOT Go To This Meeting Alone

Listen to This Before Your Next IEP Meeting

A Child With An IEP Can Be Suspended, and Even Expelled, From School

A Dead Serious Conversation About Your Child’s Behavior Problems in School

Moving To Florida And Your Child Has An IEP? Here’s What You Need To Know

IEP Meetings: Get Past The Fluff

Suspended From School for 10 Days And A Manifestation Meeting… Do NOT Go To This Meeting Alone

No One Can Leave An IEP Meeting Unless You Tell Them They Can Go

Make Sure The Meeting Notes Reflect Everything That is Important

Children Attending Their Own IEP Meetings: It is NOT Mandatory

Don’t Wait To Call An Advocate

You Don’t Have To Do This Alone.

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