Throughout the “Understanding the IEP” series, we’ve covered the PLAAFP, measurability, and IEP goals. Equally essential, accommodations and modifications are the nuts and bolts that hold the IEP together. If you envision the IEP like a ladder, and we are…
In the world of ABA, BCBA’s are well versed in ensuring that goals are measurable, as data is the foundation of applied behavior analysis. Everything we do within ABA therapy relies on the data that is collected, and the progress…
Measurability is a concept that seems so elusive in so many IEPs that we see at Roots Autism Solutions. It seems like so many of these highly important documents are filled with words like “John tries really hard” or “Sam…
Otherwise known to some as the meat of the IEP, the PLAAFP is section of the IEP that should make every component make sense. The purpose of this section of the document is to identify the areas for which special…
Nestled just east of Roscoe Village, this hidden gem was once slated for closure. Principal James Gray turned around this hurting learning environment with his passion for seeing all children learn. In the 8 years under his leadership, Hamilton has…