Why PLAAFP is the Powerhouse of the IEP—and How to Write It Well

Why PLAAFP is the Powerhouse of the IEP—and How to Write It Well  When writing an IEP, it’s tempting to rush through the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) section to get to the “meat”—the goals, services, and accommodations. But here’s the truth: PLAAFP is the meat. It’s the heartbeat of the […]

How to Write Strong, Measurable IEP Objectives

How to Write Strong, Measurable IEP Objectives  Once you’ve crafted a solid, meaningfully compliant IEP goal, the next step is just as crucial: writing strong objectives. Think of IEP objectives as steppingstones—without them, students are left with a single, distant goal and no clear way to get there.    During our workshop series, Melissa Cook […]