Don't IEP Alone.
Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations.
Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education.
When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.
Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying.
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Don't IEP Alone.
Navigating the IEP Evaluation Process: Part 2 - Permission to Evaluate Form Explained
Navigating the IEP Evaluation Process: Part 2 - Permission to Evaluate Form Explained
Relevant Links: https://adayinourshoes.com/iep-evaluations-iee-timeline/
https://adayinourshoes.com/iep-re-evaluations-what-parents-need-to-know-timelines/
Welcome back to another episode of Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Leitner! In today's episode, we are diving into part two of our series on IEP evaluations.
Last time, we discussed the importance of requesting evaluations in writing and providing concrete examples of your concerns. Today, we will be exploring the permission to evaluate form and when a school may legally refuse to evaluate your child.
Lisa will guide us through the intricacies of this form, the acronyms you may encounter, and why it's important not to request specific assessments. She will also share valuable tips on ensuring all areas of suspected disability are included on the form, and how you can document your expectations if needed.
So grab your headphones and get ready to delve into the world of IEP evaluations. Let's not IEP alone!
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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