GUIDING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS HOW TO NAVIGATE & UNDERSTAND THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS & BRIDGE COMMUNICATION GAPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN’S IEP TEAMS
Do you ever find yourself thinking;
Does my child have the right IEP Goals?
Does my child have enough therapies?
Is my child in the right placement?
Is my child getting a positive inclusion experience?
Should there be more inclusion for my child?
What should I be doing more?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the whole IEP process?
Are you struggling with getting through an IEP meeting?
When you attend an IEP meeting, do you feel like you are not quite sure what the IEP process is and feel like you are “just going with the flow”?
Do you have a good handle on your child’s IEP but would like to have a “second set of eyes” to ensure your child is receiving the appropriate education and inclusion that fits your child’s unique needs?
What do you envision for your child?
Are your child’s IEP Goals fitting their unique needs and preparing them for further education, employment and independent living?
Is your child getting the most out of their school system?
What are your hopes and dreams for your child?
How do you see your child as an adult?
I understand.
I am a mom of two beautiful boys. They are fun, loving, and have an awesome sense of humor. Joaquin and Darius were each born with Autism & ADHD. I have experienced these exact questions throughout our IEP journey and I think to myself how many other families feel the same way? It is through my personal experiences in raising my boys and being an advocate for them in the education system as well as their voice when they didn’t have a voice for themselves that has awakened a natural fire in me to help other families on their journeys.
Work With Me
Our children get the best education possible when parents/guardians and teachers work Together as a Team and collaborate between home and school. Every IEP goal needs to be purposeful and meaningful to our children's unique needs and prepare them with life skills for further education, employment, and independent living.
IEP Meetings can sometimes feel daunting. But it doesn't have to feel that way. Not when parents/guardians open up and ask a lot of questions and equally share input to their team.
Sometimes you may not know what questions to ask or what input to share with your team. Perhaps IEPs may be new to you, or maybe you are exhausted and stressed, or maybe you have good IEP meeting experiences but want a confirming second set of eyes. Sometimes you just don't know what to know.
For over 10 years, I have been very successful in communicating with both my sons’ IEP teams. Even when there were sometimes tensions and situations were sometimes “sticky”.
It is my personal mission to help guide other parents and guardians how to be equal members of their children’s IEP Teams and have the same success for their children.
As an IEP coach, I will be your second set of eyes to help you see new perspectives with asking your team questions and get answers to your child’s school day.
I will work with you side-by-side and provide you with helpful strategies to share with your team for your child’s unique needs.
I can help you clarify your child’s goals so you and your team can set a meaningful action plan with your child’s strengths and skills that will help your child move forward.
I will help guide you through your mental blocks. Because let’s face it, being a parent is challenging enough and having children with special needs can sometimes feel overwhelming. And to some of you, "overwhelming" might be an understatement. That's why my mission is to help you. I am here to help you through your journey. I am here to help bridge communication gaps between you and your IEP team. And I am here to help you prepare for your child’s next IEP meeting with hope and confidence.
Book Store: Jadon's Reading Gems
Welcome to Jadon's Reading Gems! In this section you will find:
- Helpful Social Story Books
- Fun and Engaging Learning Math Videos with Practice Activity Sheets
- IEP Parent Guide Books in which I provide step by step guidance as well as examples that will prepare you for your next IEP meeting!
Social Story Books Now Available!!!
Heaven, Earth, Then Back to Heaven Again
Cielo, Tierra, Luego de Vuelta al Cielo Otra Vez
Coming Soon:
- Parent Guide Books are currently on hold. They are in the process of being updated to Paperback & E-Book options.
If you would like to be notified when the Parent Guide Books are available for purchase, please contact me through this website's contact page or you may contact me via JadonsReadingGems@jadonsreadinggems.com
- Helpful Learning: Fun Videos & Engaging Activity Sheets for Math
My sons were not able to engage in the many amazing varieties of math tutorials on YouTube.
They had a very difficult time learning the concepts of beginners math, Properties of Addition & Multiplication, and the many other areas of beginners math.
I needed to teach them math concepts in a different way and they were finally able to not only focus, engage, and participate in the way I taught them, but they have flourished over the years and math has become their strongest academic subject.
Every individual learns in a different way. The success of my boys has inspired me to create these learning videos to help others have a new way to learn math concepts.
IEP SPEAKING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Therapy Providers and Education Professionals
Free Goodies-IEPs And More...
Welcome to IEPs And More...! Here's where I share with you an abundance of Free Goodies to help you and your family on your journey - Love & Light Always