Jeff N. EckertFeb 14 minBullying affects students with disabilities in unseen waysBullying affects students across the state and nation. For far too many students in Florida, and across the nation, bullying is a fact of life. According to...
Jeff N. EckertJun 22, 20194 minParent Input and Participation is Not Optional under the IDEACongress's intent under the IDEA is clear regarding parent input and participation in the IEP process The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ...
Jeff N. EckertMay 26, 20194 minWhat Deferment of Standard Diploma Means for Students with DisabilitiesIn the 2014-15 school year, the Florida legislature removed the special diploma option for students with disabilities who were entering ninth grade. This mea...
Jeff N. EckertMar 2, 20192 minWhat in the World is ESY?ESY is a link to a free appropriate public education for students with disabilities One of the more confusing acronyms among the many that parents encounter ...
Jeff N. EckertFeb 9, 20193 minESE is (a Service Not) the Place to BeExceptional Student Education is the service delivery method for students with disabilities One of the first terms that families of students with disabilitie...
Jeff N. EckertJan 19, 20193 minYou Down With IEP (yeah, you know me)? The Individual Education Plan is the blueprint for special education In this article, I will be discussing the Individual Education Plan (IEP), the centerpie...
Jeff N. EckertDec 29, 20182 minWhat's the Big IDEA?Introduction For parents first entering the world of special education, it can be a disorienting experience. There are tons of new terms and acronyms like ES...
