by Kimberly Winslow | Mar 6, 2026 | IEP Response
Why Parents Should Rarely Accept a Proposed IEP in Full — and How Partial Rejection Protects Your Child’s Rights After your child’s IEP meeting ends, many parents feel relieved simply to be done with it. The discussion is over, the decisions seem settled, and the next...
by Kimberly Winslow | Jan 14, 2025 | Placement
What happens when a student’s residential placement is terminated — and there is simply nowhere else to go? That was the question at the heart of a recent ruling by BSEA Hearing Officer Sara Berman, Student v. Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough,...
by Kimberly Winslow | Aug 13, 2024 | IEP, Uncategorized
If your child has been recommended for special education services, you’ve probably heard the term “IEP” — but what does it actually mean, and how does it work? What Is an IEP? An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legally binding document...
by Kimberly Winslow | Jan 21, 2022 | Evaluation, Independent Educational Evaluation
Are you considering a private evaluation for your child? In this article we answer frequently asked questions about Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE). Our responses are based primarily on the Massachusetts Special Education Regulations. What is an IEE? An IEE...
by Kimberly Winslow | Oct 1, 2021 | IEP Implementation
Your child has an an individualized education program (IEP). You worked tirelessly with the Team to define appropriate services and supports for your child. However, in order for your student to make progress, the IEP must be implemented with fidelity. But how do you...
