There is something about the beginning of a school year that convinces us this will be the year we are completely organized. Everything will have a place. We will write things down immediately. No ...

“How often should I receive an IEP progress report?” sounds like one of those IEP questions that should have a simple answer. And, like most things with IEPs, it sort of does. Most parents are used to ...

Natural disasters are one of those science topics that kids tend to have questions about before you even start teaching. How does a tornado form? Can an earthquake happen here? What’s the difference ...

Clouds are one of those science topics that are conveniently available pretty much everywhere. No special equipment or trip to the science museum. No supplies you forgot to buy even though they’re ...

Looking for a fun soccer-themed activity for preschool or kindergarten students? This free printable soccer tracing worksheet combines a favorite sport with important early learning skills. Children ...

If your child gets stuck on the same thought, question, topic, or worry and has difficulty moving on, you may have heard the term perseveration used by teachers, therapists, or evaluators.

If your child hears the words “summer reading log” and suddenly forgets how to read entirely…same. That’s why I loved using reading bingo instead. I wish this printable went up to high school, because ...

Need an easy patriotic activity that gets kids moving and this July 4 holiday weekend? Want to kill time while waiting to go to fireworks? This free 4th of July scavenger hunt printable is a fun, ...

School refusal is often treated as the problem to solve. But in most cases, it is a signal and not the root issue. That’s where many families and schools get stuck. The focus stays on attendance: how ...

Your child is mostly fine at school…until it’s time to switch activities. Or leave the classroom, or walk into school, or deal with a substitute teacher. Or, or, or. For many kids with IEPs, ...

For years, readers have asked me for IEP goals specifically for students with autism. And for just as many years, I’ve been hesitant to publish a big list. Not because the goals don’t exist. But ...

If you’re searching for social emotional IEP goals, you’re probably not just looking for conversation starters or skills. You’re looking for help with frustration, shutdowns, anxiety, impulsive ...