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After an IEP Meeting, Remember F-I-C-K!

by Fick Education | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorized

This is the final post in a three-part series on what to do before, during, and after an IEP meeting. This covers the what to do after an IEP meeting. We will soon share a summary of all tips for IEP meetings. The IEP prep and meeting have come and gone. The bulk of...

Before an IEP Meeting, Remember F-I-C-K!

by Fick Education | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

This is the first post in a series on what to do before, during, and after an IEP meeting. This covers the what to do before an IEP meeting happens. We will soon share tips for what to do during and after IEP meetings. Preparing for an IEP meeting can be difficult. If...

In the Era of Digital Learning, We Need Executive Function Skills More than Ever

by Fick Education | Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

The last 6 months have been rife with challenges for parents and children alike. Jobs and classes have been transitioned to home offices, Zoom calls have replaced face to face conversations, and a mask is a must have outside of the house. The stress of a changing...

Preparing for an IEP Meeting during a Pandemic

by Fick Education | Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

If 2020 has taught us anything as parents and educators, it is that we always need to be ready for the unexpected. Even as an advocate, I find myself encountering new experiences and conversations daily. One of my favorite resources on Special Education, Wrightslaw,...

Three Ways to Keep Kids Learning at Home

by Fick Education | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized

With COVID-19 causing chaos on our calendars and closing schools, many classrooms have gone virtual or just gone away. We already see the summer brain drain as parents and educators, so it’s hard to imagine what 6 or so months away from the classroom can do....