Two New Seminars

by Yael on September 13, 2010

Two New Seminars in the month of October 2010 folks, helping you to be prepared and confident when you walk into those school meetings.

The first is specifically for parents of kids with ADD or ADHD.  It will be once a week (for an hour) for 5 weeks, a total of 5 hours.  You can find that info by clicking here

The second is for any parent of a child with a learning challenge.  There will be two 2-hour sessions on different days – a total of 4 hours.  You can find that info by clicking here.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Join us for 4 hours of coaching for Parents of Kids with Learning Challenges

Ever wonder why you feel at a loss at those Special Education IEP meetings? “I sat in that first meeting with my heart throbbing. There were at least a dozen people, most of whom I had never met, sitting on the other side of the table, telling me about my child’s numbers. They kept smiling at me while they spoke ― mostly in what sounded like Greek. They gave me lots of papers and told me I should sign. Although they said I’m their partner, I seemed to be the only one who didn’t speak Greek or understand what the numbers meant.  I was still trying to grasp what they said about something being wrong with my child. They asked me questions, but didn’t ask more about my suggestions or write down what I said. I thought I knew my child, but suddenly, at that meeting, I felt stupid and left out.”  Is this you?  If so…

Join us this fall on a live online/phone 2-part class for our 2010 Fall Seminar (October 2010) You’ll have opportunities to get answers to your questions and a full replay should you miss it.  Learn such things as:

  • How To Get An Evaluation – even if they tell you no.
  • Using Parent Power when it comes to Finding Your Child Eligible
  • Insisting on Measurable Goals and objectives
  • Which accommodations or modifications should you push for
  • Should you sign & how to disagree
  • How to develop a good working relationship with the school
  • Getting the IEP implemented
  • And, Q & A: the answers to your burning questions
  • When and how to find an advocate

Learn what to do, what to say, and most important — what not to do or say!

You’re probably wondering how expensive this will be. After all, advocates and consultants charge anywhere from $60 – $300/hr, so many parents think a course like this, where you get tons of content and resources (things the school will likely never tell you) including my guidebook Ask The Special Education Advocates, that can save you hours of research and headaches is probably around $300 – $400.  The exciting news is that the class is not $400, or even $300, but only . . .

Only $39.99 for the whole course, and if you attend it all and don’t believe you have gotten your money’s worth, I will issue you a full refund.


Click on the Paypal button below to register:



Within 24 hours, you will receive a confirmation email from yael@getiephelp.com.  Please confirm it immediately to receive more class information. (Check your spam if you don't see it or contact me.)

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Call Your Senator This Week!

July 15, 2010

Call Your Senator:
This week, as the Senate drafts its final version of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, S. 2860, a very dangerous provision is creeping in. The Senate would let school staff put restraint/seclusion in a child’s IEP or 504 plan. Call your Senators now and ask them to [...]

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Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs: Free online teleseminar for Parents

October 10, 2009

This Tuesday, October 13th, we’ll be speaking with registered licensed dietitian and author Judy Converse about how nutrition affects your child with autism, ADHD, sensory processing, and other developmental disabilities. Judy, the author of Special Needs Kids Eat Right, will answer your questions about nutrition, including how to determine if your child has enough [...]

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Legislative Alert – Don’t Water Down IEP Goals

August 25, 2009

Hi folks,
I’ve watched it happen…we measure how many kids or the speed at which kids meet their goals and circulate it and what occurs? The goals get watered down to avoid repercussions. Not the way we want it to go. Data? Yes. Watering down IEP goals? No.
Please read and use the [...]

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Help Parents Recover Expert Witness Fees and Level the Playing Field – this Thurs, July 9th!

June 30, 2009

Please distribute broadly; share with colleagues, friends, clients, and lists!
PLEASE CALL YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THURSDAY, JULY 9. ASK HIM/HER TO CO-SPONSOR THE IDEA FAIRNESS RESTORATION ACT, H.R. 2740.
Dial 202-224-3121 (TTY 202-225-1904) and ask for your Representative. See below for instructions on how to identify your Representative.
Few parents can afford the thousands [...]

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Whoo hoo! Parents Win In Supreme Court!

June 22, 2009

Such exciting news today! In Forest Grove School District v. T. A., the Supreme Court ruled 6 – 3 in favor of the parents, saying that it would be “irrational” for a school district to deny an IEP for a child who needs one. They further wrote that “when a child requires special [...]

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Online Seminar for Kids: This Tuesday (or by replay)

June 14, 2009

Hey Parents,
This week’s online conference is geared towards kids so please include them. We’re excited to be part of the blog tour for Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog and Frankie’s new book.

Please join in with us this Tuesday at 12:30pm Eastern Daylight Time.
To join us, click now to http://getiephelp.com/spedteleseminars.html and sign up. [...]

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Online, Inexpensive, Good ABA Program for Kids With Autism

June 13, 2009

Online, Inexpensive, Good Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Hi Parents,
This just came across one of my listserves with an ok to pass it on. Wow, does it look promising for families with kids with autism, who want to give their the only scientific treatment for autism.
For those of you who are not as familiar with ABA, [...]

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