Legal & Personal Rights, IEPs

Clear Differences Between IEP vs 504 Plans

If you are a parent trying to understand the difference between an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and a 504 plan, this guide will give you a clear, practical comparison and concrete next steps. Maybe you have already sat in a school meeting where someone said, “We do not think your child qualifies for special education, … read more

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36 Study Skills IEP Goals to Support Student Organization and Focus

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

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52 Practical Functional Math IEP Goals for Everyday Student Success

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

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120 Transition IEP Goals to Prepare Students for Life After School

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

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32 Phonemic Awareness IEP Goals to Strengthen Foundational Reading Skills

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

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40 ADHD IEP Goals to Boost Attention and Achievement

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

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50 Functional Reading IEP Goals to Prepare Students for Daily Life Success

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

IEPs, Executive Functioning

Executive Function IEP Goals: Incorporating EF Skill Development Into IEPs

Need a student-specific draft instead of a list? Try Advocate360’s Goal Generator, built by a former special education teacher. Classroom hurdles—work completion, problem‑solving, task initiation—usually stem from executive‑function skills, not from a lack of effort or intelligence. For neurodivergent learners, these struggles may include difficulty transitioning between tasks, managing time effectively, or organizing materials in … read more

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69 IEP Reading Comprehension Goals for Real-Life Success

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more

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40 Effective IEP Goals for Low Functioning Students

This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more