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How to Meaningfully Include Students in the IEP Process
How to Meaningfully Include Students in the IEP Process The IEP process is designed to support students—but how often do we actually hear from them? During our workshop, Dr. Angel Filer emphasized that including students in their IEP meetings
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,
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
Funding in Your Backyard: Why Local Funding Should Be Your First Move
Funding In Your Background: Why Local Funding Should Be Your First Move At TouchMath, we believe every student deserves access to tools that make learning math accessible, engaging, and achievable. But we also know that sometimes, the biggest challenge isn’t
Writing Compliant IEPs That Truly Support Student Growth
Writing Compliant IEPs That Truly Support Student Growth It’s that time of year again. Spring break is fading in the rearview mirror, statewide testing is ramping up, and for special educators, that can only mean one thing—IEP season is in
Understanding ATSI Funding: What It Is and How Schools Can Access It
Understanding ATSI Funding: What It Is and How Schools Can Access It Across the United States, educators are always looking for ways to better support students, especially those facing significant learning challenges. One important resource available to help address these
Why Vocabulary Matters for Early Math Success
Why Vocabulary Matters for Early Math Success Math is more than numbers — it’s a language of its own. And like any language, fluency starts with vocabulary. From “add” and “equal” to “fraction” and “polygon,” math terms give meaning to
From Tavern Game to Teaching Tool: The History of Shut the Box and the Power of Hands-On Math
From Tavern Game to Teaching Tool: The History of Shut the Box and the Power of Hands-On Math Math often gets a bad rap—especially in the early years. It can feel abstract, intimidating, or simply disconnected from the world children
Multisensory Math: The Key to Rising Math Scores
Multisensory Math: The Key to Rising Math Scores Math has long been considered a challenging subject for many students, particularly those in special populations who often struggle with abstract concepts. But what if we told you that the key to
