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Supporting Non-Verbal or Minimally Verbal Students
Real-world strategies and tools to help non-verbal students communicate, build independence, and connect socially at school and home.
Theodore Scott-Smith
1 day ago2 min read


How to Write IEP Goals That Teachers Will Actually Work On (And That Will Help Your Child)
Writing IEP goals that look good on paper is easy. But how do you create goals that teachers will actually work on and that will make a real
Theodore Scott-Smith
Jul 293 min read


When Parents Feel Shut Out of the IEP Process
When collaboration slips and you’re left out of IEP decisions, here’s how to reset the tone and get back in the room.
Theodore Scott-Smith
Jul 232 min read


The Truth About Accommodations: What’s Reasonable, What’s Not
Accommodations are supposed to level the playing field. They’re designed to give students with disabilities access to the curriculum—not...
Theodore Scott-Smith
Jul 154 min read


What Schools Wish Parents Knew About Supporting IEP Goals at Home
What actually helps parents get heard in IEP meetings? A veteran special ed teacher shares what works—and what doesn't.
Theodore Scott-Smith
Jul 83 min read


How to Build a Real Partnership With Your Child’s Special Education Team
What actually helps parents get heard in IEP meetings? A veteran special ed teacher shares what works—and what doesn't.
Theodore Scott-Smith
Jul 43 min read
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