by Julie Kibby | Jan 5, 2026 | Dealing with Sensory Needs, IEP, Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized
Introduction: The Puzzle of Perplexing Behavior Does one of your students constantly bump into desks and other children? Do they have a complete meltdown over the tag in their shirt? Do they refuse to participate in group activities on the carpet or avoid art projects...
by Julie Kibby | Dec 4, 2025 | IEP, Leadership, Uncategorized
Originally published on September 6, 2023 — newly updated and expanded. The Golden Thread remains one of our most powerful tools for maintaining alignment in special education—from the moment a concern surfaces all the way through service delivery, monitoring, and...
by Julie Kibby | Sep 3, 2025 | 504 Plan, IEP
If you’re a special education director, chances are you’ve asked (or been asked), “Does this student need an IEP or a 504 Plan?” And honestly, it’s a fair question — one that doesn’t always come with a clear-cut answer. Even veteran educators get tripped...
by Julie Kibby | Apr 1, 2025 | Eligibility, IEP, Uncategorized
As educators — especially those working in special education — we often find ourselves in the delicate role of not just delivering information, but shaping how that information is received. One of the most emotionally charged conversations we have with families is...
by Julie Kibby | Feb 24, 2025 | IEP, IEP Meeting
Every day, special education professionals walk into IEP meetings with the best intentions. But here’s the hard truth: good intentions aren’t enough when parents leave feeling confused, dismissed, or angry. Parents are the heroes in their child’s...
by Julie Kibby | Feb 19, 2025 | IEP, IEP Meeting, News for Schools, Uncategorized
Let me tell you about a problem that’s costing your students valuable learning opportunities and your teachers precious time. Every day, teachers walk into IEP meetings with game-changing insights, but too often, those insights go unheard. The result? IEPs that miss...
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