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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

Yellow and pink paper notes display bold blue words: IEP, FAPE, LRE, SPECIAL EDUCATION, DISABILITY, highlighting educational terms.

Yellow and pink paper notes display bold blue words: IEP, FAPE, LRE, SPECIAL EDUCATION, DISABILITY, highlighting educational terms.

Special Education Lingo: A Beginners Glossary for Parents and Caretakers

Special Ed Basics

May 31, 20252 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

Your Advocacy Can't Wait for the Next IEP Meeting: Why Staying Engaged in our Children’s Education is More Important Than Ever

Your Advocacy Can't Wait for the Next IEP Meeting: Why Staying Engaged in our Children’s Education is More Important Than Ever

Your Advocacy Can't Wait for the Next IEP Meeting: Why Staying Engaged in our Children’s Education is More Important Than Ever

Special Ed Basics

Oct 8, 20245 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

We’re a tiny startup. This is why we’re giving away $5000.

We’re a tiny startup. This is why we’re giving away $5000.

We’re a tiny startup. This is why we’re giving away $5000.

Aug 21, 20243 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

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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