“The Don’t IEP Alone Academy was honestly more than I expected. As a certified special education teacher that saw my students being pushed through the system and now having two of my own children ...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The argument? That education ...

Welcome to the IEP Goals and Accommodations Bank, a carefully curated resource designed to make crafting effective, measurable IEP goals and choosing supports a whole lot easier. Whether you’re a ...

Well, one week into this and we have a lot to do. Here’s what to know about what happened this week: This week has been a whirlwind of changes in federal policies, especially concerning Diversity, ...

In this episode of “Don’t IEP Alone,” host Lisa Lightner welcomes back attorney Laura Hennigan to discuss the complex and ever-evolving landscape of special education and disability rights in the ...

Are you planning a Super Bowl party or another football-themed event? Looking for some free football bingo cards to print? Well, welcome! This football bingo game is a great way to involve all ages ...

In a recent post, I shared a bit of history about the Disability Rights Movement and how we got to where we are today. But I didn’t dive deep into Pennsylvania’s role—specifically, Pennhurst, the PARC ...

Today I testified before our state’s Special Education Funding Commission. This group of individuals has been charged with the responsibility of evaluating the special ed process in Pennsylvania, how ...

It’s hard to believe, but over two months have passed since I went with my boys and Kevin’s TSS over to Bucks County for the ceremonial signing of HB 2. I kept thinking “I have to blog about it, I ...

Author’s note: I was feeling very sentimental about this experience so I wanted to republish it for Thoughtful Thursday. Never doubt what our kids can do! This event took place in April of 2012. As a ...

Yesterday was such an exciting day for me and Kevin. We were invited to join the Education Law Center and Arc of PA in Harrisburg for a day of special education lobbying. Specifically, we were there ...