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Plain-language answers to the questions parents ask most

Free answers on evaluations, IEPs, 504 Plans, behavior, discipline, deadlines, and your rights — written from Dr. Long's expertise. For your child's specific situation, members get Dr. Long's Assistant, the full library, and templates; Premium members also get Dr. Long's personal review of the documents they upload.

New — Evaluation timelines for all 50 states & DC →
How long your state has to complete your child's special education evaluation, and what to do if the deadline is missed. Includes a deadline calculator.
Free tools: Deadline Calculator · Progress Check · Parent Concerns Builder · Evaluation Report Decoder · Removal Log · Accommodation Builder

Understanding My Child's Needs

IEP Eligibility

Building the IEP

General Education & Placement

Preparing for an IEP Meeting

When the School Says No

Progress & Services

Behavior

Evaluations & Independent Evaluations

Procedural Safeguards & Parent Rights

Signing the IEP

IDEA vs. Section 504

Moving Forward Together

Real Situations Parents Face

Transportation

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Suspension, Removal & Discipline

Restraint & Seclusion

Prior Written Notice (PWN)

Section 504

Your Rights: Evaluations & the IEP Process

Disputes & Dispute Resolution

Timelines

Related Services: OT, PT & More

Sensory Strategies at School

Paraprofessional (1:1) Support

Bullying

Medication

Discipline & Suspension — When a Child With an IEP or 504 Is Disciplined

Section 504 Plans: What Parents Need to Know

Testing Accommodations: ACT, SAT, and State Summative Assessments — Parent Q&A

Students with Mental Health Concerns: How the IEP Addresses It — Parent Q&A

Students with ODD and DMDD: How This Is Addressed in the IEP — Parent Q&A

Individual Health Plans (IHPs): What Parents Need to Know — Parent Q&A

ABA Services: Clinical vs. School-Based — Parent Q&A

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