Educación especial y adaptaciones para discapacidad

Is your child struggling at school? “Struggling” includes having trouble: understanding assignments, completing assignments, paying attention in class, staying organized, making friends, or behaving appropriately. If your child is...

If your child qualifies for a 504 Plan or an IEP, they can get accommodations like: more time on tests sitting close to the teacher organizers, and breaks. They can get services like: counseling, special help in reading or math in a small...

This article covers what to do if you disagree with the school’s decision about your child’s evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP), placement, or other services.

If your baby is not meeting milestones for their age and you are worried about their development, talk to your pediatrician. If you live in Massachusetts, your baby may qualify for Massachusetts Early Intervention (EI), if they are under 3...

When your child gets an individualized Education Program (IEP), an IEP team writes the IEP for your child. This team includes you, and your child if they want to be involved. The team meets at least once a year to make decisions based on...

Special education ends when your child: Earns their high school diploma, or Turns 22 if they are a student with an IEP, and Your child with a disability can stay in school until they are 22 if they have not yet earned their high school...

This article explains what is included in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP has 8 sections. See a blank IEP form [Microsoft Word document]. To learn more about if your child can get an IEP and what the process is...