Resources & Guides
The AdvocateIQ Blog
Practical, plain-language guides for parents navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and special education — written by advocates, for families.
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April 3, 2026
Parent-Teacher Communication Log: Build Your Data Trail
A simple communication log helps you track IEP implementation, document teacher conversations, and build a factual record if you need to escalate.
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April 2, 2026
Your Child's Grades Don't Match Their IEP Goals—What That Means
When report card grades don't align with IEP progress, something's worth investigating. Learn what the disconnect reveals and what to do about it.
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April 1, 2026
Recording Your ARD Meeting: What You Can (and Can't) Do in Texas
Record ARD meetings in Texas legally. Learn the 24-hour notice requirement, respond to school objections, and use recordings to protect your child's rights.
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March 31, 2026
Four Things Schools Don't Tell You About Your Due Process Rights
Learn what due process rights mean in special education, how informal resolution and mediation work, and when you need a hearing or lawyer.
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March 30, 2026
Transition Planning at 14: What Texas Schools Should Be Doing (But Might Skip)
Texas law requires transition planning at age 14. Learn what should happen, what schools often miss, and red flags that mean your child's plan is incomplete.
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March 29, 2026
ESY (Extended School Year): Is Your Child Eligible and Should You Ask For It?
Learn what Extended School Year services are, who qualifies, and how to request them. ESY prevents summer regression and keeps your child on track.
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March 28, 2026
End-of-Year IEP Reviews: Three Questions That Predict Summer Struggle
Discover the three critical questions to ask at your child's end-of-year IEP review to prevent summer learning loss and regression.
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March 27, 2026
Progress Monitoring Reports: What Should Actually Be in Them?
Learn what progress reports should contain, how to spot red flags in vague reports, and how to push back with real data.
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March 26, 2026
Independent Educational Evaluation: When and How to Request One
Learn when you have the right to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE) for your child's IEP and how to make the request.
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March 25, 2026
Your Child's ARD Is in 2 Weeks—What Information Do You Need from the School?
Know what data to request from your school before the ARD. Request grades, progress reports, and benchmarks to prepare for the meeting.
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March 24, 2026
The 'Significantly Different' Question: Does Your Child Need Triennial Evaluation?
Does your child need a triennial evaluation? Learn when schools must conduct comprehensive IEP re-evaluations and how to spot cursory ones.
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March 23, 2026
Behavior Plan or Discipline Record? Why the Difference Matters
Learn the difference between a behavior intervention plan and a discipline record. Find out when schools must create a BIP in your child's IEP.
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