Nicu Now Audio Support Series

IEPs! 504s! Sometimes those services provided by the school can feel overwhelming, even when know they can benefit our child. School Board Trustee and NICU mom, Amber Feller, breaks it all down into practical steps, with action items to help you focus so you can assist your child in receiving the services he or she needs.   In this episode, we chat about: What led you to pursue a fulfilling, but sometimes contentious, spot on the local school board? You have both school board and parent experience with services provided by the public school system. Biggest take home lesson from both experiences? Some parents may be familiar with early intervention (looks different in every state), but what is an IEP and how does it differ from a 504? When a child graduates from high school, how do they get help in college? How does a parent begin the process of asking for help for their child from PK-12? What questions should they ask and how do they know their rights? Does the school district make a diagnosis b