Blog Post: What to Expect at Your First IEP Meeting (PLAAFP Explained)
Stop the Stress: Your Roadmap to Confidence at Your First IEP Meeting Walking into your child’s first Individualized Education Program
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The Essential Parent’s Guide: How to Know If Your Child Qualifies for a Special Education Evaluation
As a parent of a child with a disability, few questions are more pressing—or more overwhelming—than: “Does my child qualify
Read MoreEpisode #139: How to Know if Your Child Qualifies for Special Education
Tonya Episode #139: How to Know if Your Child Qualifies for Special Education The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs new
Read More138. The #1 Question Every Parent Should Ask About Their Child’s Speech
Tonya Episode #138: The #1 Question Every Parent Should Ask About Their Child’s Speech The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs
Read MoreEpisode #9: Parenting Visually Impaired Children & The Role of an O&M Specialist
What is an orientation and mobility specialist, and what do they do?
How do you advocate for your visually impaired child?
Tonya learns the answers to these questions during her interview with Traci Wilkerson, a parent of two children who have a visual impairment. After becoming a mom to her children, Trace went back to school to expand her knowledge of how to help her children and started a new career as an orientation and mobility specialist.
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Read MoreTrailer: Welcome to the Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast!
Everyone has a story to tell, and I want to help share some of the stories of parents who are raising incredible children with life challenges. You’ll hear from adults who have made the journey of being a child with a disability and find out what they’ve learned along the way. You’ll hear interviews with organizations and specialists who can help guide parents as they look for support for their child and get connected in their community.
The Water Prairie Chronicles is a series of stories that will inspire you, encourage you, and help you view the people you meet from a new perspective. Episodes are posted every Friday at noon Eastern Standard Time. We’ll add some bonus episodes from time to time with behind-the-scenes and extra content. Episodes are about 30 minutes long, and you can find us at waterprairie.com/listen. Be sure to subscribe and tune in on Friday!
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