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27 August

5 Easy Steps Parents Can Take at Start of School Year to Reduce Stress and Have Meaningful IEP Sessions. What Are You Waiting For?

Education, 08/27/2015

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith the new school year underway, here are five simple things you can do now as a parent for your child in special education. If we, as special parents (raising children with special needs) want professionals to understand our empathy for our situation and good services for our children, we first have to make regular efforts to reach out to the teacher. If you have time only for one thing on this list, start with writing a “About My Child” Page to include in your child’s IEP. Not only does the “About My Child”.

19 May

5 Things Parents Must Do Before School Closes For Summer

Education, 05/19/2015

By: Meena Tadimeti Contributor to specialneedsinmycity.org @SNinmycity With busy work schedules and demanding family priorities, it’s easy for parents to forget to seek important feedback from their child’s teacher(s) before school is out. Here are five important things that parents must do before school is out for the Summer. Thank your child’s teacher & IEP Team: Teachers often say that a simple ‘thank.