Understood Explains

IEP meetings can get very emotional. It can be hard to sit in a room full of teachers and ... more

If you’re the parent of a young child, you may be wondering how special education can supp... more

Many kids in the U.S. are learning English as an additional language. For some, it may be ... more

You and the school may not always agree on every detail in your child’s IEP. If you’re hav... more

Does your child have trouble following the teacher’s rules? Are you getting a lot of calls... more

Setting IEP goals can feel tricky. They should be attainable, but not too hard or too easy... more

So you have an IEP meeting coming up, or you’d like to prepare for future ones. This is an... more

If your child qualifies for an IEP, it will come with many legal rights and protections. B... more

There are 13 disability categories listed in a federal law called the Individuals with Dis... more

Kids don’t just get an IEP all of a sudden. Schools have an evaluation process to decide i... more

If someone says something that makes special education sound bad or negative, chances are ... more

The terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education fo... more

If your child has been struggling in school, you might be wondering if they need special e... more

Does your child need special education? How can you make the most of this school support? ... more

This bonus episode of Understood Explains shares personal stories about getting diagnosed ... more

Doubting your ADHD diagnosis? Do you still think you have ADHD even after your doctor said... more