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Some preschool children qualify for Individualized Education Program (IEP) services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). New York City’s kindergarten IEP Process decides whether these services will continue into kindergarten.  This article helps parents understand NYC’s kindergarten IEP process, including eligibility rules...

Yes. A child with dyscalculia can qualify for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if their disability affects their ability to handle math problems or related skills such as telling time, counting money, and measuring.  This article explains how New York parents can get an...

A special education advocate or advisor is an expert who helps guide parents through the special education process. But there are many advocates in the NYC area, and no specific licensing process. As such, parents must choose their advisors carefully.  This article outlines the...

Yes. Children with dyslexia can qualify for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) if there is proof that the condition affects the child’s academic progress and special education services are therefore necessary. This article discusses how parents...

Summer vacation: the time children dream of all year. And while parents should let their children have some fun in the sun, they should also realize that children can lose crucial skills over the summer.  Summer learning loss is real. A recent study found...

You’ve decided to start the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for your child. After you make the referral request, the school asks you to consent to an evaluation. You want your child evaluated, but you have questions about the process.  This article describes what...