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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 02/10/2026

On 10/8/26, the FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition will be hosting a panel discussion with students living with FASD, sharing their experiences with IEPs and 504 Plans. Please join us! Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #IEP #504 #Students #FASD #1in20 #LivingExperience

Eliana Steele
FASD Self-Advocate & Educator
Sharing my story. Changing Minds. Building a more understanding world.
About Eliana: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Complex PTSD, Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading, Writing & Math
Eliana is an 18-year-old self-advocate living with FASD, ADHD, Complex PTSD, and specific learning disabilities in reading, written expression, and mathematics. Her journey has been shaped by resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to personal growth and helping others.
Eliana received special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) beginning at the end of third grade and continued to access supports through her graduation in 2026.
Despite significant challenges, Eliana graduated a semester early and earned an Academic Letter in recognition of her hard work, perseverance, and academic achievement.
As an FASD self-advocate, Eliana is passionate about educating others about FASD and the lived experience of people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She believes awareness, acceptance, and appropriate support can empower individuals to thrive.
As she begins her next chapter, Eliana is excited to embrace new opportunities at the right developmental pace – one that honors her strengths, supports her well-being, and sets her up for long-term success.
“My disability may change the way I learn, but it does not define who I am or what I can contribute.”
I advocate for: Awareness, Understanding, Acceptance, Appropriate Support, Opportunities for All
Let’s Connect!
Advocate. Educator. Changemaker.
Living my truth. Inspiring change.
Together, we can build a world where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
Different, Not Less. Just Different.
Stronger Together. Better Together. All Abilities. Endless Possibilities.

FASD Self-Advocate Jayden Brennan
He loves fishing, hunting, and gaming, and he plays the trumpet. He also keeps bees with his family. His church community and close friends are an important part of his life.
His School Journey: He had an IEP in seventh and eighth grade, followed by a 504 Plan from tenth grade through his senior year. He graduated in 2026. He also took a machining class at a local college and loved it!
“With FASD, it doesn’t matter what people think of you… keep showing them what you can really do!”
By sharing his experiences with FASD, he hopes to help others understand both the challenges and the strengths of people living with it. He is exploring his passions and working toward interdependence with the support of people who care about him.

Star Bernat, FASD Self-Advocate
Star is a Middle School student at Mesa Valley Community School, a District Charter. She has navigated the school system with the support of a 504 Plan, gaining firsthand experience with the importance of accommodations and individualized support in education. Dedicated teachers and parents have helped Star recognize her strengths, given encouragement, and facilitated opportunities for success.
Star enjoys a variety of activities that bring creativity, adventure, connection, and joy to her life. She is a ballerina, skier, reader, artist, and leader. She values her faith, family, and friends. Start knows that people willing to understand can make a lasting difference in our connected lives.

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 03/09/2026

Please #JoinUs as we explore how #art may just be the missing piece to helping students with #FASD succeed. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men...

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 19/08/2026

#SaveTheDate! Our next FASD Knowledge Share Collective gathering is coming up in October! To become part of the Collective and access the link to our meetings, please sign up via www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 09/08/2026

"Schools can't eliminate #trauma but they can become a source of stability." Alesia Richardson talks about strengths & resilience in individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (#FASD) & how #schools can contribute to students' success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcKFEMZ7OAY (2 mins)

Screenshot of video of Alesia Richardson talking about resilience and strengths in individuals with FASD. On the right is Alesia, a Black woman with her hair in braids and wearing a light blue collared shirt. On the left is a slide with the following text:
Resilience and Protective Factors
Research indicates that stable home environments significantly reduce adverse outcomes.
Schools can contribute by providing:
Consistency
Predictability
Positive Relationships
High expectations with support
Long-term connection with trusted adults
Educational Implication: Schools can't eliminate trauma but they can become a source of stability.

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 29/07/2026

Please #JoinUs as we explore racial disparities impact students with #FASD. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #FASD #1in20 #IEP #Dialogue #Mentorship #ContinuingEducation #Brain #RacialDisparities #Disability

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 25/06/2026

Please join us for a panel discussion on how IEP team members can support educators teaching students with FASD. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #IEP #Educators #FASD #1in20

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 10/06/2026

Healthy Minds' latest newsletter is out! Didn't receive it? You can find a copy of the #newsletter here: myemail.constantcontact.com/Healthy-Mind... Be sure to click on the blue bar at the top where it says "Join Our Email List" to ensure you don't miss any future issues!

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 08/06/2026

Please #JoinUs for our Summer Series at the #FASD & the #IEP Mentorship Coalition! June 9th – FASD and #Trauma July 9th – Supporting #Teachers August 13th – Racial Disparities Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #1in20 #ContinuingEducation #BeTheChange

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 05/06/2026

#SaveTheDate! The next International FASD Knowledge Share Collective is coming up on July 22, 2026! Anyone interested in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is welcome! A Special Interest Group (SIG) of the FASD Collaborative #Networking #FASD #Collaboration

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 03/06/2026

Please #JoinUs as we explore the intersection of #FASD & #Trauma, including practical strategies for supporting students in school. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men...

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 26/04/2026

#JoinUs! Our next International FASD Knowledge Share Collective gathering is coming up this week! To become part of the Collective and access the link to our meetings, please sign up via www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 14/04/2026

Our newest article is up! Guest author Rosemary Shulman shares her experience with Service Dogs and FASD: Thinking Differently about Accommodations. www.healthymindsconsulting.com/service-dogs... @avaroe.bsky.social You can also find her at the upcoming @fasdunited.bsky.social conference!

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 08/04/2026

Please #JoinUs for an exploration of the neurobiological influences impacting appropriate and effective educational care for students with #FASD. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #1in20 #IEP #Dialogue #ContinuingEducation #Brain #Neurobiological

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 10/03/2026

The #language we use impacts our perspectives and influences our actions. Please #JoinUs as we explore the relevance of language choices on students’ receipt of #FAPE. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #FASD #1in20 #IEP #Dialogue #Mentorship #ContinuingEducation #Brain

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 04/03/2026

#JoinUs at #FASD2026 this April in Seattle! Look for our Founder/Director, Kelly Rain Collin, presenting on: ✳️ A Neurobiological Approach to Supporting Individuals with FASD in Educational Settings fasdunited.org/fasd2026/fas... Please find us & connect! @fasdunited.bsky.social

Image with 3 overlapping circles in slightly different shades of blue. Top left circle has the word Research with an associated image of a data map with a magnifying glass. Top right circle has the words Real Life of adolescents & adults with FASD and an associated image with hands holding a globe and people. Bottom circle has the words Practice & Policy highlighted in yellow and an associated image with the scales of justice. Across the middle where all 3 circles overlap are the words I'm presenting!

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 11/02/2026

Do #FASD-Informed approaches and interventions benefit *all* students? #JoinUs for a thoughtful discussion considering the potential benefits of providing FASD-informed educational practices as a way toward #Inclusion for all. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #1in20

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 05/01/2026

Please join us as we explore how to break the #SchoolToPrisonPipeline. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #IEP #FASD

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 17/12/2025

#SaveTheDate! Thursday 1/22/26 at 10:00am Pacific Time. If you are in the field of #FASD, please #JoinUs!

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 07/12/2025

Please join us as we explore how to create BIPs that utilize #brain-based approaches to support students with behavioral challenges. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #IEP #FASD

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 03/12/2025

We are honored to have Toy Hightower joining us for our expert panel discussion after #TheMicrobirthPlan documentary screening in #LosAngeles on Sunday, 12/7/25. To learn more and register to attend, go to www.healthymindsconsulting.com/microbirthpl.... #MicrobirthPlan #Doula #Birth #Microbiome

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 02/12/2025

Meet our Panelists! We are honored to have Dr. Elliot Berlin, Dr. Alyssa Berlin, and Aleksandra Evanguelidi discussing their insights of #TheMicrobirthPlan after the documentary screening on Sunday 12/7/25 in #LosAngeles. Learn more & Register at www.healthymindsconsulting.com/microbirthpl...

The Microbirth Plan
Invite to Private Premiere: New Documentary
[Image of a baby in utero on a film negative]
Screening sponsored by Healthy Minds Consulting & Berlin Wellness Group
Sunday 12/7/25 12:00 noon
Panel Discussion immediately after
Book your ticket HealthyMindsConsulting.com/MicrobirthPlan
Screening will take place in Burbank, CA (address provided at registration)
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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 15/11/2025

If you are in the #LosAngeles area, please #JoinUs for a private screening of #TheMicrobirthPlan. If you are a parent-to-be or a #birth worker, you will not want to miss this event! Space is limited so please RSVP at www.healthymindsconsulting.com/microbirthpl... to save your seat!

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 10/11/2025

Please join us as we explore how to incorporate #accommodations & #modifications to ensure students with #FASD receive appropriate educational programming. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #IEP

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 08/10/2025

Interested in how to better support students with #FASD at school? #JoinUs Thursday to explore how we can create supportive, appropriate, challenging, FASD-informed #IEP #Goals for students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men...

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 07/10/2025

#SaveTheDate! Our next FASD Knowledge Share Collective gathering is coming up on 11/12/25 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm PT. Sign up at www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig. Please share this information with anyone you feel may be interested!

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 30/09/2025

If we are focused on our wants rather than the child's needs our interventions will not be successful. ~ Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M.

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If we are focused on our wants
rather than the child's needs
our interventions
will not be successful.
~ Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M.

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 24/09/2025

Thanks to the Texas FASD Network for inviting Kelly Rain Collin to join their network today for a presentation on IEPs and Accommodations for students with FASD. #Advocacy #FASD #Accommodations #IEP

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 09/09/2025

FASD through the lens of the Nervous System Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #FASD #IEP #NervousSystem

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 20/08/2025

Back to School IEP Training! We invite you to join Kelly Rain Collin and Wayfinder Family Services on Wednesday 8/20 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to learn Tips & Strategies for Navigating IEPs. We hope to see you there!

Wayfinder Family Services
A Training for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals Sponsored by Post Adoption Services
Tips & Strategies for Navigating IEPs Presented by Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M. Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
About the training
When a child is struggling in school, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can provide critical support through customized services and accommodations. This training is designed to equip families with practical tools and strategies to confidently engage in the IEP process—especially when supporting children who are neurodivergent or whose challenges may not fit neatly into standard IEP eligibility categories. Join us in learning how to understand and navigate this process and become a strong advocate for your child’s unique needs. We will explore how to communicate effectively with schools, understand your legal rights, and ensure your child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Do you have a question you would like addressed? We will be having a 30 minute Q & A at the end of the training. You can also send your questions ahead of time to Postadopt@wayfinderfamily.org!
About the speaker
Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M. is an Educational Consultant, Advocate, and Child Mental Health Specialist with a passion for helping children realize their potential and access their strengths. By bridging the fields of child development, education and mental health, she is able to assist families, schools, and mental health professionals in understanding and creating supportive plans to enhance children’s developmental trajectory and address their learning and mental health needs at school. Kelly Rain has been actively supporting families with navigating the special education (IEP) system for over 20 years and approaches advocacy from a collaborative perspective that incorporates current neuroscientific understandings of learning and behavior.
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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 11/08/2025

Curious about IEP Eligibility options for students with FASD? Please join us on 8/14/25 to explore how various IDEA eligibility categories fit (or do not fit) for students with FASD. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #FASD #IEP

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 13/06/2025

#SaveTheDate! Our next FASD Knowledge Share Collective gathering is coming up in July! To become part of the Collective and access the link to our meetings, please sign up via www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 07/06/2025

Ever felt the FBA for your child/student didn’t actually address the *true* underlying needs? If so, this session is for you! We will analyze an #FBA and tease out where it is effective and where it falls short. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #FASD #IEP

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 25/04/2025

On 5/8/25 we will discuss Advocating for FASD-Informed IEPs. We hope you will #JoinUs for this session and share your experiences in advocating for FASD-informed IEPs (for better or for worse!) so that we can all learn from one another. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men...

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 03/04/2025

What happens when symptoms of disability are misperceived as willful behaviors? How can schools & families work together to advocate for students in these situations? Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder #FASD #1in20 #IEP #ContinuingEd #Brain

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 14/03/2025

The terms "Baseline" and "Present Level of Performance" are often referred to interchangeably. There are, however, important distinctions between the two terms; they are not synonymous. Learn more: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/baselines-vs... #IEP #ProgressTracking #Goals #UnderstandingTheIEP

ID: Main text = PLOP Present Level of Performance, A general overview of the student’s current functioning level in a specific subject area or identified area of need VS BASELINE, Specific information defining the student’s current level of functioning related to the goal and provides sufficient information/data for the goal to be measured effectively
Small print = The PLOPs are the necessary starting point to understand the student’s current educational functioning, whereas the Baseline refines this information to construct the foundation of a measurable goal.
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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 22/02/2025

Save the Date! Our next meeting of the FASD Knowledge Share Collective is coming up on April 10th, 2025, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Pacific Time. We meet virtually and anyone who is interested in FASD is invited to join. Learn more at www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig #Networking

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 11/02/2025

Please #JoinUs on 1/13/25 to share your #IEP #SuccessStories & receive inspiration & hope in the stories of others who have advocated for effective services and supports for #students with #FASD. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #Dialogue #Mentorship #ContinuingEd #Brain

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 06/02/2025

Our efforts to support one another have to focus not only on preventing harm, but also on the ways we can do #good. Nils Bergman's quote applies not only to the #medical field, but to #families, #society, #education, #business, and so much more. What are you doing that spreads #good to others?

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 18/01/2025

Evaluating understanding utilizing #UDL. Our Founder, Kelly Rain Collin, Ed.M. shares a story of how playful games can be effective assessment tools. www.linkedin.com/posts/kellyr...

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 03/01/2025

🎉 We are celebrating the completion of 19 FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition continuing education gatherings as we enter Healthy Minds Consulting's 19th year of business! 1/

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 02/01/2025

Please #JoinUs on 1/9/25 to discuss how ensuring meticulous #documentation of #FASD in the #IEP can be beneficial for securing and implementing #appropriate and effective supports and #services. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #Dialogue #Mentorship #ContinuingEd #Brain

FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition announcement for meeting on the topic of IEP Documentation on January 9th, 2025 4:00pm – 5:30pm PST*. *Please note the new time!
Please join us!
Ensuring meticulous documentation of FASD in the IEP can be beneficial for securing and implementing appropriate and effective supports and services. We will discuss who should document FASD, what needs to be documented, when documentation should occur, where in the IEP and associated documents FASD should be noted, and why doing so is essential for accessing FAPE.
Register at: https://www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-mentorship-coalition/
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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 19/12/2024

In 2013 we published the article Inefficiency is Depleting #SpecialEducation Funds. Today, the content is still relevant. We highlight simple ways to facilitate more efficient #IEP meetings. What would you add? www.healthymindsconsulting.com/inefficiency... #Schools #FinancialResponsibility

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 13/12/2024

#SaveTheDate The next FASD Knowledge Share Collective is scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm (noon) Pacific Time. To sign up, go to www.fasdcollaborative.com/sig. Feel free to forward this or tag anyone who may be interested! #FASD #Networking #Collaboration

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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 02/12/2024

Please join us on 12/12/24 to discuss the essential elements to include in #PresentLevelsOfPerformance to support #students with #FASD. Register at: www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-men... #Dialogue #Mentorship #ContinuingEducation #Brain #IEP

FASD & the IEP Mentorship Coalition announcement for meeting on the topic of Present Levels of Performance on December 12th, 2024 5:30pm – 7:00pm PST.
Register at: https://www.healthymindsconsulting.com/fasd-iep-mentorship-coalition/
Present Levels of Performance are an essential part of the IEP. They build off the student’s identified needs and act as a descriptor for the student’s current functioning.
In this session, we will brainstorm the crucial elements to include in the PLOP/PLAAFP and will discuss why these are imperative for crafting an IEP that truly meets the educational needs of students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Please join us!
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Healthy Minds Consulting @healthymindsconsulting.com · 28/11/2024

#Inclusion vs #Mainstreaming Terms that are frequently used interchangeably but have vastly different implications.

Header: Language Matters
More helpful tips from Healthy Minds Consulting
Main text: Inclusion starts with equality and presumes belonging
vs
Mainstreaming starts with segregation and presumes disparateness
Footer: While these terms are often used interchangeably in spoken conversation, they represent philosophically different practices regarding a student's placement and supports.
Copyright 2021, Healthy Minds Consulting, Inc.

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