06/11/2026
Read these twice.
Same child. Same struggles. Two completely different ways his needs could be written in the IEP.
Version 1:
"Student struggles with multi-step math problems and requires significant support to complete grade-level work."
Version 2:
"Student learns new math concepts most effectively when he can observe a peer model and use hands-on materials. He needs access to peer models in the second-grade math classroom to acquire new problem-solving strategies."
One describes a problem. The other describes a plan.
One builds a case for pulling him out. The other builds the case for keeping him in the general education class, where the peer models actually are. Inclusion is not argued for. It is written in.
This is one sentence. And it changes everything about where your child ends up.
On Tuesday, June 23, I am going to show you how to write needs statements like this for your own child, so that your child starts the year with a plan that actually supports them in the general education class.
This is part of my FREE live training happening June 23, 24, 25, and a BONUS session on the 26th.
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