Parent Partner Project

09/22/2026

IEP or 504 Plan? They are NOT the same—and understanding the difference matters. 💜📚

Both can provide important protections and support for students with disabilities, but they serve different purposes.

An IEP is provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for an eligible student who, because of a disability, needs special education—specially designed instruction—and may also need related services.

A Section 504 Plan provides protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for a student with a qualifying disability and can provide the accommodations, aids, and services needed for equal access to education.

And here's an important reminder:

The question isn't, “Which plan is better?”
The question is, “What does THIS student need?”

A student making passing grades may still have disability-related needs. A medical diagnosis alone does not automatically determine which plan is appropriate. And accommodations that look good on paper only help when they are appropriately selected and effectively implemented.

Parents deserve to understand the difference—and to be meaningful participants in decisions about their child's education.

Not sure what questions to ask at your child's next meeting? Parent Partner Project can help.

09/15/2026

09/08/2026

You don’t have to navigate the school system alone. 💜

Is your child struggling academically, behaviorally, socially, or emotionally at school? Are you wondering whether their IEP or 504 Plan is meeting their needs—or simply trying to figure out what questions you should be asking?

Parent Partner Project is here to help.

We partner with families to understand their rights, prepare for school meetings, review educational documents and evaluations, strengthen IEPs and 504 Plans, improve communication with schools, and develop practical strategies that support student success.

Start with a FREE 30-minute consultation.

Bring your questions. Bring your concerns. Bring the situation that has you thinking, "Something just isn’t right.” We’ll talk through what’s happening and help you identify possible next steps.

Because informed parents become empowered advocates—and every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

08/11/2026

📚BACK TO SCHOOL = BACK TO ROUTINES!📚

New school year. New teachers. New expectations. New routines.

For some children, all of that “new” can feel overwhelming.

Visual schedules can help.

Students often thrive when they know:
What’s happening
When it’s happening
What comes next
When they’re finished

Visual schedules can support independence, transitions, executive functioning, communication, emotional regulation, and consistency—at school AND at home.

Parent Partner Project is now offering customized Visual Schedule Support:

$10 | Visual Creation
Already have a schedule or routine? We’ll turn your existing schedule into an easy-to-follow visual.

$20 | Schedule + Visual Creation
Need help building the routine, too? We’ll help organize the schedule AND create the corresponding visual.

$50/hour | Parent/Educator Coaching
Creating the schedule is only the beginning! Receive individualized coaching on implementing the schedule consistently, fading prompts, encouraging independence, troubleshooting challenges, and using the schedule with fidelity.

Because sometimes a child who is struggling with “following directions” really needs a clearer way to understand the expectations.

Predictability creates security.
Consistency builds confidence.
Routine supports independence.

Perfect for:
School-day routines
Morning routines
Before/after-school routines
Homework & study time
Hygiene and self-care
Mealtimes
Bedtime routines
Transitions and more!

Message Parent Partner Project to get started.

Let’s give our children tools that help them know what comes next—and build the confidence to eventually do it for themselves.

04/18/2026

Principal Moore is truly one of a kind. At almost 17, Joy loves serving and spent her Saturday helping out at the school. When stuffed animals were donated, Joy had her heart set on one, but Principal Moore couldn't find them. He ended up calling our house to ask Joy which one she wanted, and then waited for us to swing by the school so she could pick it up. This is what he does ALL THE TIME - showing up for every child. CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY IS TRULY THE BEST

04/14/2026

Sharing what we've heard and what you can do about it.

🚨 Parents — We need to talk about student data and i-Ready.

A federal lawsuit was just filed against the company behind i-Ready, alleging that it may be collecting and sharing student data without proper parental consent.

Information about the case:
https://edtech.law/cases/m-c-v-curriculum-associates/
Let me say that plainly:

Your child’s information (name, student ID, responses, IP address) may be collected and shared — and many parents don’t even know it’s happening.

This isn’t just about one app.
This is about your right to know what’s being done with your child’s data.

Here’s what the law says:
Schools are required to protect student information and be transparent about:
✔️ What data is collected
✔️ How it’s used
✔️ Who it’s shared with
✔️ Whether YOU gave permission

If you haven’t been clearly told these things, you have every right to ask.

✊🏾 Here’s what you can do TODAY:

Email your child’s school or district
Ask:
What data is being collected on my child?
Who is it shared with?
Where is my consent on file?
Request everything in writing

And if they say “this is just how it works,” your response is simple: “Can you show me where that’s in writing?”

Start a folder. Save every email.
Patterns matter. Documentation protects your child.

Let’s be clear:
As parents, we are not overreacting—we are doing our job.

Our kids deserve protection, not silent data tracking.
If you want a copy-paste email to send your school, comment “EMAIL” and I’ll drop it below.