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	<title>Special Education IEP Help &#187; Welcome Parents</title>
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	<description>Resources For Parents of Children With Learning Challenges, by Yael Cohen, Special Ed Advocate</description>
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		<title>Two New Seminars</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/two-new-seminars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall 2010 Online Coaching Seminar: Preparing for Your Child&#8217;s Special Education IEP Meeting (Parents of Kids with ADD/ADHD, see next post)</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/fall-2010-online-coaching-seminar-preparing-for-your-childs-special-education-iep-meeting-parents-of-kids-with-addadhd-see-2nd-post/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Call Your Senator This Week!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[autism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[call your senator]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[don't let restraint or seclusion in the IEP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restraint bill]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs: Free online teleseminar for Parents</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/nutrition-for-kids-with-special-needs-free-online-teleseminar-for-parents/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/nutrition-for-kids-with-special-needs-free-online-teleseminar-for-parents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADHD.Sensory Processing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[austism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Child Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developmental disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Down Syndrome]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special needs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This Tuesday, October 13th, we&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legislative Alert &#8211; Don&#8217;t Water Down IEP Goals</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/legislative-alert-dont-water-down-iep-goals/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/legislative-alert-dont-water-down-iep-goals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IEP goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legislative alert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special education]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hi folks,
I&#8217;ve watched it happen&#8230;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whoo hoo! Parents Win In Supreme Court!</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/whoo-hoo-parents-win-in-supreme-court/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/whoo-hoo-parents-win-in-supreme-court/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Learning Disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Legal News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[autism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FAPE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Forest Grove School District v. T. A.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Appropriate Public Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supreme Court ruling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Such exciting news today!  In Forest Grove School District v. T. A., the Supreme Court ruled 6 &#8211; 3 in favor of the parents, saying that it would be &#8220;irrational&#8221; for a school district to deny an IEP for a child who needs one.  They further wrote that &#8220;when a child requires special [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Seminar for Kids: This Tuesday (or by replay)</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/online-seminar-for-kids-this-tuesday-or-by-replay/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/online-seminar-for-kids-this-tuesday-or-by-replay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ABA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AppliedBehaviorAnalysis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[autism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Break Down tasks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developmental disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dog in wheelchair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frankie the dog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Get IEP Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GetIEPHelp]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Individal Education Plan]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[learning disability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Task Analysis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey Parents,
This week&#8217;s online conference is geared towards kids so please include them.  We&#8217;re excited to be part of the blog tour for Frankie, the Walk &#8216;N Roll Dog and Frankie&#8217;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.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Online Conferences For Parents &#8211; update</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/free-online-conferences-for-parents-update/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/free-online-conferences-for-parents-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[autism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavior assessment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Behavior Plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Break Down tasks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[child mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developmental disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frankie the dog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Get IEP Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[iep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special needs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Task Analysis]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Parents,
Just a quick update:
Our last online conference on school behavior assessments and behavior plans is still up for a few more days.  You can access it by clicking here.
This week&#8217;s conference is on How To Break Down Those Frustrating Academic (and Household) Tasks So That Your Child Can Do/Learn Them.  This will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Abuse of Children With Disabilities in School</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/abuse-of-children-with-disabilities-in-school/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/abuse-of-children-with-disabilities-in-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Child Abuse in Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Parents,
I cried when I read the report last night that was released by COPAA, the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, of which I&#8217;m a member.  One of COPAA&#8217;s primary missions is to wipe out abuse of children with disabilities in school by persuading Congress to adopt legislation to protect our children.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hi Parents!</title>
		<link>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/hello-world/</link>
		<comments>http://GetIEPHelpBlog.com/welcom-parents/hello-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Yael</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Welcome Parents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Get IEP Help Blog!
Here you&#8217;ll find lots of great info about news &#38; resources for kids with learning challenges along with achieving the best results at your child&#8217;s special education IEP meetings and also  Response to Intervention (RTI ) meetings.  And even better, you&#8217;ll find answers to your questions about special education IEP [...]]]></description>
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