Specially Designed Education Consulting

09/20/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-special-education-practices-can-shouldnt-learned-andrew-salmon-hx2tc?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content

Ashley Swestyn became a special education advocate the hard way. A young mother navigating her own son's due process case while simultaneously earning her master's degree in the laws of special education.

09/17/2026

Data is what should be driving decision making!

09/13/2026

09/05/2026

Parent participation matters.

08/29/2026

IEP meetings must be scheduled at mutually agreeable days and times per IDEA!
Disclaimer: This is not legal advice.

08/26/2026

08/22/2026

All too often I run into people who do not quite understand that behaviors indicate a need of some sort. Kids with disabilities often have communication delays that impede their ability to properly communicate a need. IEP goals should always be worded for a positive replacement behavior, instead of focusing on the negative behavior itself.

08/16/2026

Know your rights, understand the process, and advocate with confidence!