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July 5, 2025
Preventing IEP Summer Slide: Keeping Skills Sharp
Preventing an individualized education program (IEP) summer slide can be…
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June 22, 2025
Fourth of July Sensory Sensitivity Tips: Do’s and Don’ts
The Fourth of July can be overwhelming for children with sensory sensitiv…
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June 22, 2025
PCS Move with Special Needs Children: Tips and Lessons Learned
A PCS move with special needs children presents unique challenges that ex…
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June 17, 2025
Homeschooling Report: Challenges for Military-Connected Children with Disabilities
This report from Partners in PROMISE investigates the unique challenges a…
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June 9, 2025
Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Preventing summer learning loss is a top concern for many families. This…
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May 26, 2025
A Caregiver’s Story: Wearing Every Hat
Some people call it multitasking. I call it survival—with a whole lot of…
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May 26, 2025
IEP End-of-Year Checklist: Prep for Summer and Next School Year
As the school year winds down, many of us, parents and teachers alike, ar…
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May 12, 2025
Beyond Mental Health Awareness Month: Year-Round Support for Military-Connected Children
Recently, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I had the chance to…
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April 14, 2025
Month of the Military Child: Unsung Heroes of Constant Change
April is the Month of the Military Child. To most people, it’s just anoth…
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April 10, 2025
Making a “Good” Move as a Military Family
Today, I talked to Frank on the phone. I was frustrated because my patien…
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April 1, 2025
Thriving as a Neurodivergent Parent: Raising Orchids and Dandelions
Recently, I listened to a parenting podcast that referenced a book writte…
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March 21, 2025
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Tips for Military Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities
Honoring Achievements and Promoting Inclusion March is Developmental D…
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March 10, 2025
Related Services in Special Education: Key Support for Students
Related services have been crucial for my military family throughout the…
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February 24, 2025
The Unseen Emotional Toll on Parents of Special Needs Military Kids
Military Life and the Emotional Toll of Parenting a Special Needs Child…
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February 18, 2025
Gifted Eduction: Supporting Military-Connected Students
Gifted and talented students represent a unique group within the educatio…
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February 8, 2025
Knowing Procedural Safeguards is a Bright Idea
It’s February; before we know it, summer will be here. For military famil…
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January 25, 2025
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Your Military-Connected Child: How to Ensure the Right Fit
This article focuses on the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and ensur…
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January 25, 2025
It Takes a Village (Even if You Have to Build It Yourself)
We’ve all heard the adage “It takes a village,” which originates from the…
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January 8, 2025
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) recen…
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December 15, 2024
Navigating the Educational Maze: A Military Family’s Journey to Support
Emily’s story is a powerful testament to the complex educational challeng…
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November 17, 2024
Bowl of Light: Nurturing Resilience in Children
In Hawaii, we tell stories to teach our keiki (children). We use these te…
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November 3, 2024
ESY Services: Insights and Advocacy Strategies for Parents
You may wonder why you’re seeing an article discussing extended school ye…
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October 21, 2024
All Things ADHD
What is ADHD? ADHD is short for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disord…
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October 8, 2024
EFMP: Learning Curve as a Seasoned Military Spouse
Learn how the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) supports military…
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October 8, 2024
Prior Written Notice: Why Parents Need to Know What It Is
As previously discussed, special education is governed by IDEA: the Indiv…
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September 23, 2024
A Game Plan for Educators: Long-Term Planning for Military Children in Special Education
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” ―…
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September 9, 2024
What Federal Law Says: Special Education and Transitioning to a New School District
In the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 1414 (d)(2)…
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August 26, 2024
Kindergarten Prep with IEPs
Let’s talk Kindergarten prep with IEPs. Kindergarten can be a difficult t…
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August 12, 2024
Don’t Let Others Tell You You’re Wrong: Seeking Help for Your Special Needs Child
Raising a child with special needs can be a journey filled with both rewa…
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August 9, 2024
Learning Disabilities and My Military Kid
Georgia IEP Reevaluation: How a Policy Change Improved My Son’s Special E…
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August 4, 2024
10 Tips for Starting the School Year Off Right: Special Education Edition
If you live in Georgia, back-to-school has started. Kids return on August…
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August 4, 2024
Transitioning from Active Duty to Reserve
Introduction to Our Military Life Journey My husband was an active-dut…
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July 13, 2024
Navigating Special Education in Middle & High School
Navigating special education from middle to high school can be daunting f…
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July 1, 2024
FAPE: Let’s Talk About It
One of the biggest missed opportunities in special education is schools a…
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June 19, 2024
Special Education Eligibility & The 13 Categories
This article will explore determining eligibility for a category, define…
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June 16, 2024
Dual-Military Households: Bridging Gaps for Special Needs
Navigating military life is challenging, but for dual-military parents of…
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May 19, 2024
Edward’s Journey Through Special Education
Introduction Edward’s journey through special education began shortly…
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May 6, 2024
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Unlocking Communication
A random mom at a kids’ play gym made me cry. She was trying to get my so…
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April 22, 2024
Navigating Autism in the Military: Insights from Two Spouses
April is the Month of the Military Child and Autism Acceptance and Awaren…
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April 8, 2024
Transitioning from Active Duty
Transitioning from active duty required thorough research and diligence t…
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April 8, 2024
A Military Child’s Journey
Before becoming a parent, I celebrated the Month of the Military Child wi…
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March 24, 2024
Social Emotional Developmental Delay – Let’s Talk About It!
A social emotional developmental delay is often overlooked and manifests…
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March 10, 2024
A Neurodiverse Family’s Foundation
When I was a brand new speech language pathologist volunteering for my fi…
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March 4, 2024
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Our Military Family Story
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. It has taken years for us to und…
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February 19, 2024
Educator Report: Serving Military Students with Special Needs
Brief Background on Education Challenges for Military Students Militar…
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February 16, 2024
Caregiving with Cancer: Followup
Navigating Cancer and Deployment Reintegration Over four years ago, I…
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February 12, 2024
This Thing Called Respite
I am a neurodivergent mother, a nurse, and an Air Force Key Spouse. Nothi…
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January 20, 2024
1:1 Special Education Military Family Parent Mentorship Program
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A 1:1 CONSULT WITH A SPED PARENT MENTOR We unders…
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January 15, 2024
Special Education Journey: Challenges for a Military Family
Embark on a poignant special education journey with a military family, na…
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January 6, 2024
Preparing for the Second Half of the School Year
Winter break is over, and the kids are headed back to school. While this…
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December 22, 2023
A Message from Executive Director Michelle Norman
Dear Friends and Supporters, It’s hard to believe we are close to…
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December 14, 2023
Homeschooling Struggles to Empowered Parenting
Military families require grit. It’s especially not an option when specia…
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December 14, 2023
Holiday Season Sensory Preparation Checklist
The holiday season may present various sensory challenges for our neurodi…
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December 4, 2023
Holiday Guide for Military Families with Special Needs
The holiday season is upon us, and you’re probably busy decorating your h…
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November 20, 2023
Advocacy for Your Child: Your Right and Responsibility
A Transformative Tale of Advocacy and Special Needs Embarking on a per…
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October 8, 2023
Why Advocating for Plain Language IEPs is Vital for Military Kids
When introduced to the whirlwind of raising children with additional need…
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September 23, 2023
A Parent’s Ultimate IEP Meeting Checklist
Empower Your Child’s Success Navigating the world of education for a m…
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September 10, 2023
Requesting an IEP Meeting
As the new school year starts, parents brim with hope for academic and so…
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August 27, 2023
Military Families: PiP’s Special Education Bill of Rights
Partners in PROMISE created its own “Bill of Rights” for military familie…
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August 13, 2023
Comprehensive Guide: PiP Special Education Resources
Partners in PROMISE created a comprehensive guide of special educatio…
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July 31, 2023
Federal Law: Special Education & School District Transitions
Explore the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s Section 1414 (d…
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July 17, 2023
Exceptional Family Member Program Adults: Surveys & Challenges
Exploring the Lack of Data and Support for Adults in Military EFMP For…
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June 27, 2023
2023 Update: EFMP Standardization
The Department of Defense released the new Exceptional Family Member Prog…
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May 3, 2023
Navigating Special Education
Wyatt’s Unconventional Birth Story Wyatt and Carly in the passenger se…
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April 3, 2023
2023 Data Release Webinar
Did you miss Partners in PROMISE’s 2023 Data Release Webinar? No worries…
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March 26, 2023
2022 Survey Results
Are Existing Supports and Standard Outcome Measurements Effective for Mil…
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December 29, 2022
Social-Emotional Books for Military Kids
Hello, Partners in PROMISE community! My name is Destiny Huff and I am an…
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October 21, 2022
Your Vision for the Future Drives Your Child’s IEP
By Jessica Monteverde “When I look at you and you look at me, I wonder…
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August 22, 2022
Prep for the New School Year
Now that we’re nearing, or perhaps already started, the 2022-2023 school…
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August 15, 2022
A Reluctant Advocate
When it comes to being an advocate, I don’t believe we’re born. I think w…
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August 8, 2022
Your EFMP 2023 NDAA Updates
Why the 2023 NDAA Matters for Military Families By Mary Monrose 202…
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July 25, 2022
OCONUS PCS – Can Seeking Help Hurt You?
2020 was a year full of change and hiccups for everyone. In July 2020 I u…
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July 6, 2022
Collaborating at Summer Camp
Cheers to teachers and students everywhere. Summer break has officially a…
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June 13, 2022
Caregiving with Cancer
As the world shut down for COVID-19 and nothing was normal, I discovered…
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May 20, 2022
Elevating Voices – Let Us Help You Tell Your Story
Some nonprofits call out leaders on Twitter. Some have a handle on hashta…
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May 2, 2022
Asking for Compensatory Education Post-Covid
As most states and major cities roll back mask mandates and relax a multi…
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April 20, 2022
Embracing Autism: Moving Beyond Awareness
I have worked within the autism community for over 18 years. I have atten…
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April 18, 2022
Understanding ABA Therapy
ABA. Maybe you’ve heard this term dropped before in casual conversation…
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April 4, 2022
IEPs vs. 504 Plans – The Main Differences Debunked
My first special education teaching position was in a fourth-grade “colla…
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March 28, 2022
Survey Findings – Your Questions Answered
Did you miss our data release with Easterseals’ Candid Conversations? Did…
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March 26, 2022
State Advocacy Toolkit
The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, or MiC3, is an…
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March 26, 2022
2021 Survey Results
Partners in PROMISE along with researchers from The Ohio State University…
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March 14, 2022
PCS Prep & Your Child’s IEP
PCSing is stressful. Even when you do everything, it still ends up being…
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February 21, 2022
MilitaryTimes: “Military kids face delays, inequities in getting special ed services”
Read it at MilitaryTimes MilitaryTimes: “Military kids face delays…
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February 14, 2022
Developing Proactive Reading Strategies
Do you want to learn how to reinforce what your child is learning at scho…
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February 1, 2022
Candid Conversations: Survey Findings Webinar
Want to learn more about Partners in PROMISE survey findings? Unsure how…
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December 16, 2021
Partnering with Your Child’s Special Ed Teacher
Growing up I always had this need to help others. I knew at an early age…
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December 9, 2021
Culture Shock: Active Duty to National Guard
By Carolyn Chase Having spent my childhood as an Air Force brat, I gre…
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November 25, 2021
A Day in the Life of a Caregiver
We aren’t in it for the money. We are in it for the ministry. We are in i…
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November 11, 2021
Medical Waiver Required to Serve with Autism
Tory wanted to be an Aerospace Engineer in the United States Navy, but th…
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October 28, 2021
Not All EFMP Stories Are Great – But They Could Be
I don’t have a success story about how the Exceptional Family Member Prog…
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October 14, 2021
Can You Trust Your Gut When It Comes to Dyslexia?
“You don’t grow out of dysle…
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September 30, 2021
How do National Guard and Reserve Families Fit into EFMP?
2020 and 2021 experienced increased activations for National Guard and Re…
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September 16, 2021
Navigating the Special Ed Evaluation Process
Going through the special education evaluation process can be an overwhel…
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September 13, 2021
EFMP/Military Special Education Annual Survey Is LIVE!
While the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included gro…
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August 19, 2021
2021 Survey Data Featured in Military.com
Survey Says Families Aren’t Using EFMP Because They Don’t Know How Arm…
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August 5, 2021
Trust Your Gut – Advice from a Pediatrician
According to Dr. Cotton getting a timel…
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July 22, 2021
Resilience Is a Skill Not a Label
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I don’t like the word resilient…
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July 15, 2021
Are you in over your head in IEP Meetings?
IEP Meetings – An Advocate’s Point of View By Marianne Young On…
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