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IEP Cycle diagram with words “Document & Track,” “Review,” “Prepare,” and “Meet” on colorful arrows and shapes against a blue background.

IEP Cycle diagram with words “Document & Track,” “Review,” “Prepare,” and “Meet” on colorful arrows and shapes against a blue background.

AI IEP Advocacy Tools: Highlighter vs Expert IEP vs Arloa vs KidvoKit vs IEPAdvocate.ai

Jan 275 min read

A silhouette of a person walking up a mountain of paperwork labeled with things like IEP, Evaluation, and Prior written notice. They are climbing to a flag with the letters PTI, which stands for Parent Training and Information center. It demonstrates how PTI's provide a direction for families navigating special education.

A silhouette of a person walking up a mountain of paperwork labeled with things like IEP, Evaluation, and Prior written notice. They are climbing to a flag with the letters PTI, which stands for Parent Training and Information center. It demonstrates how PTI's provide a direction for families navigating special education.

Congress Created a Free Resource for Special Ed Families. They're called PTIs.

Jan 274 min read

Adults and a child in discussion, one holding a tablet. Text: "Keep your IEP on track." Colorful teal and yellow background.

Adults and a child in discussion, one holding a tablet. Text: "Keep your IEP on track." Colorful teal and yellow background.

3 Steps to Get Your Child’s IEP Back on Track This Semester

Feb 13, 20254 min read

School Climate Surveys: Special Education Caregiver's Voices Should be Heard

School Climate Surveys: Special Education Caregiver's Voices Should be Heard

School Climate Surveys: Special Education Caregiver's Voices Should be Heard

Jan 6, 20253 min read

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Smart Parents Are Revolutionizing Special Education Advocacy

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Smart Parents Are Revolutionizing Special Education Advocacy

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: How Smart Parents Are Revolutionizing Special Education Advocacy

Nov 16, 20244 min read

Special Education Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Historic Chance for Parent Action

Special Education Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Historic Chance for Parent Action

Special Education Teacher Shortage Crisis: A Historic Chance for Parent Action

Nov 12, 20244 min read

Tracking IEP Progress: A Guide for Busy Parents

Tracking IEP Progress: A Guide for Busy Parents

Tracking IEP Progress: A Guide for Busy Parents

Special Ed Basics

Sep 12, 20245 min read

Top 3 To-Dos for your Back-to-School IEP Action Plan

Top 3 To-Dos for your Back-to-School IEP Action Plan

Top 3 To-Dos for your Back-to-School IEP Action Plan

Aug 28, 20245 min read

Lighting the Way: How Our Special Education Journeys Led to Highlighter

Lighting the Way: How Our Special Education Journeys Led to Highlighter

Lighting the Way: How Our Special Education Journeys Led to Highlighter

Aug 13, 20249 min read

Advocating for Your Kid: A Child-Centered Approach

Advocating for Your Kid: A Child-Centered Approach

Advocating for Your Kid: A Child-Centered Approach

Apr 8, 20242 min read

Empowering Your Parent Advocacy in the New Year: Practical Resolutions to Make a Difference

Empowering Your Parent Advocacy in the New Year: Practical Resolutions to Make a Difference

Empowering Your Parent Advocacy in the New Year: Practical Resolutions to Make a Difference

Jan 2, 20242 min read

"What do I even say?": Talking With Your Child's Teacher About Their IEP Services

"What do I even say?": Talking With Your Child's Teacher About Their IEP Services

"What do I even say?": Talking With Your Child's Teacher About Their IEP Services

Dec 22, 20232 min read

Special Education Services in Private Schools: Understanding the Landscape

Special Education Services in Private Schools: Understanding the Landscape

Special Education Services in Private Schools: Understanding the Landscape

School Placement

Dec 19, 20232 min read

Talking to Your Child About Their IEP: 7 Examples of What You Might Say

Talking to Your Child About Their IEP: 7 Examples of What You Might Say

Talking to Your Child About Their IEP: 7 Examples of What You Might Say

Dec 18, 20232 min read

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