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IEPs: Getting emotional at IEP meetings
Jun 13 2024 • 15 mins
IEP meetings can get very emotional. It can be hard to sit in a room full of teachers and talk about your child’s needs. Sometimes, these meetings can feel overwhelming, like everyone just wants to discuss what’s wrong with your child.
However, if your child has an IEP, or Individualized Education Program, you’ll need to attend an IEP meeting at least once a year. And one important way to prepare is to get yourself ready emotionally.
On this episode of “Understood Explains,” guest host Claudia Rinaldi shares some tips for making this process less stressful — and what to do if big feelings come up during the meeting.
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IEPs: For younger kids and older kids
Jun 06 2024 • 15 mins
If you’re the parent of a young child, you may be wondering how special education can support kids during recess. If you have a teenager, you may be focused on getting ready for college or a career. And if your child is in middle school, I have one word for you: puberty.
Special education can provide services and supports from birth through high school. And on this episode of “Understood Explains,” host Juliana Urtubey will share how these resources can help kids thrive at different ages.
Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “Understood Explains” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.
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IEPs: English language learners and IEPs
May 30 2024 • 14 mins
Many kids in the U.S. are learning English as an additional language. For some, it may be their second, third, or fourth language.
Their English skills can vary widely, too. Some kids may speak conversational English and need to learn academic words, like “add” and “subtract.” And others may be learning a lot of words in English and in their home language at the same time. So there can be a lot of different starting points for what some schools call English language learners or multilingual learners.
As a parent, it can be hard to tell if you’re seeing common challenges that come with learning a new language. Or if you're seeing signs of a learning difference, like dyslexia or ADHD.
Fortunately, schools can help in both of these areas. And part of that help could include an IEP, or Individualized Education Program. On this episode of “Understood Explains,” host Juliana Urtubey will share how.
Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “Understood Explains” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.
Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.