💛 What Are Accommodations? Accommodations do NOT change what your child is expected to learn — they change how they access learning so they can show what they truly know. Academic Accommodations Reading - Text read aloud - Audiobooks or Read&Write support - Chunked text - Simplified vocabulary - Enlarged print - Decodable readers - Preview of vocabulary before the lesson Writing - Speech-to-text - Sentence starters/writing templates - Reduced writing load - Scribe - Typing instead of handwriting - Graphic organizers - Word banks Math - Calculator access - Number lines, counters, manipulatives - Step-by-step checklists - Formula sheets - Visual models - Reduced number of problems - Re-teaching using concrete examples Executive Functioning Accommodations - Extended time on assignments/tests - Daily check-ins with teacher or case manager - Breaking tasks into small, manageable steps - Visual schedules - Color-coded materials - Extra processing time - Clear written directions + verbal directions - Frequent check-for-understanding - Teacher-initiated prompting Behavioral & Emotional Support Accommodations - Sensory breaks - Movement breaks - Calm-down corner or quiet space - Token system or positive reinforcement - Check-in/check-out system - Social stories - Visual behavior expectations - Access to preferred items for regulation - Reduced transitions - Predictable routines - Counseling minutes (SEL, school counselor, social worker) Communication Accommodations - AAC device - Core boards - Picture Exchange (PECS) - Visual supports paired with verbal instructions - Opportunities to use gestures/signs - Model language at the child’s level - Processing time before expecting a response - Communication breakdown scripts (“show me,” “tell me again,” “yes/no choices”) Classroom Environment Accommodations - Preferential seating (front, side, near teacher) - Reduced distractions - Small-group instruction - Noise-canceling headphones - Flexible seating - Access to sensory tools (fidgets, weighted lap pad) - Ability to stand, pace, or use movement

Let’s be honest—most parents walk into the IEP process feeling confused, intimidated, or worried they’ll say the wrong thing. You’re told to “trust the system,” but no one hands you a roadmap. If you’ve ever left a meeting thinking, “Did I advocate for my child the right way?”—you’re not alone. Every parent in this community has felt exactly that. Here’s the truth: when you understand how the IEP process really works, everything changes. You start walking into meetings with clarity instead of fear you learn what to ask, what to expect, what’s legally required, and what your child truly has the right to receive.And suddenly… - The school starts listening. - Your child’s services become clearer. - You stop guessing and start winning at the table.This community was built to help you get to that place of confidence—quickly and with support. Here’s what you need to do next:👉 Comment below your biggest IEP struggle right now👉 Tell us your child’s top need or goal👉 Then, go to the “Start Here” section and watch the first training We’ll walk you through every step—together you’re no longer navigating this alone. You’re equipped, supported, and ready.Welcome to a new chapter of advocacy. 💛