Episode 46: Moving States or Districts Over the Summer with an IEP: How to Make it a Smooth Transition!

06/28/22 • 28 min

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: www.TheIEPLab.com/data

Moving is stressful enough and when you add on getting your kid with an IEP settled into a new school district, it can make things even harder. Good news! I’m here to help give you some tips that will make transitioning to a new school and new special education department much less stressful for you, your child, and your child’s teacher.

Today we are looking at the process of moving school districts.Whether you are moving to the neighboring district, across the state, or even across the county, I am offering some advice that can help set your child up to be receiving the best support possible in your new district. I am walking you through an overview of registering for a new school district, the importance of making contact with your new special education team as soon as possible, what to avoid when moving districts, and stories of families who moved districts so you can hear some real life examples of how to make things go smoothly for your move.

Be sure to join my Facebook group, The Parent IEP Lab Insiders, to ask any questions you have and connect with others who have moved. We are an amazing community that is here to support you!

In this episode, we cover:

Podcast name change announcement
The first step to take when you are moving into a new district
When and how to make the crucial first contact with your new district
How to have the right approach when communicating with your special education team to best set yourself up for success no matter what district you go to
What the IEP transfer process looks like when you move to a new district
Real life examples of families who moved districts

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode46

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: www.TheIEPLab.com/data

Be sure to join my Facebook group, The Parent IEP Lab Insiders, to ask any questions you have and connect with others who have moved. We are an amazing community that is here to support you!

In this episode, we cover:

Podcast name change announcement
The first step to take when you are moving into a new district
When and how to make the crucial first contact with your new district
How to have the right approach when communicating with your special education team to best set yourself up for success no matter what district you go to
What the IEP transfer process looks like when you move to a new district
Real life examples of families who moved districts

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode46

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Episode 45: IEP Accommodations and Inclusion with Tim of Action Driven Education

If you’ve wondered if there’s a connection between accommodations and inclusions, you’re not going to want to miss this episode with Tim Kretchman! We are diving into what inclusion is, common barriers to inclusion, and how to find appropriate accommodations. Plus, he shares an app that helps parents and teachers individualize education for our students with IEPS!

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode45

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Episode 47: Tutoring and IEPs with Jessy of Ace Cookie Tutoring

Have you considered getting an outside tutor for your child but are unsure what that would look like with their IEP? There can be a lot of questions when thinking about getting outside support for your child. Today, Jessyka Coulter from Ace Cookie Tutoring is here to give us some insight on getting the most out of outside tutoring services.

In today’s episode, we are diving into all things tutoring with Jessyka Coulter. Jessyca is a former paraprofessional who is now using the skills and knowledge from supporting in the classroom to help students outside of school with her tutoring business. We are diving into the benefits of tutoring, the importance of solid communication between tutor and IEP team, and finding a great tutor for your child. If you are wondering if your child could benefit from an outside tutor, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

If you are looking to get a better understanding of what you are actually reading when looking at your child’s IEP, I have an amazing resource for you! The Decoding IEP Workshop offers live q&a with me, an informative workshop, and a Facebook group for follow-up support. Not sure if you can make it? The workshop will be recorded and you will have access to it indefinitely!

Be sure to join my Facebook group, The Parent IEP Lab Insiders, to ask any questions you have, connect with other parents, and share within our amazing supportive community!

In this episode, we cover:

Announcement: The Decoding IEP Data workshop is open for enrollment
The benefits of receiving tutoring outside of school
The different levels of communication between tutors and the IEP team and what a tutor’s role may be in IEP meetings
How and where to find a good fit tutor for your child

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