School & Advocacy

My three kids have never really been on the same school schedule. The age gaps meant it was always some version of a split, my youngest two in preschool while my oldest was already in elementary, or my older two together while my youngest was still finger painting somewhere. So the idea of separate schools was never new to us. What's new is doing it on purpose. How we ended up here After COVID we made the decision to move south of Atlanta, into a community in the woods we had

When you first start hearing terms like 504 and IEP, it can feel like a whole new language—one no one handed you a dictionary for. I remember thinking, Aren’t these basically the same thing? (Spoiler: they’re not.) I’m not an educator or a lawyer—just a mom sharing what we’ve learned along the way. But understanding the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP was a turning point for us. So, let’s break it down in plain English. What is a 504 Plan? A 504 plan is designed to p

One thing I quickly learned on this journey is how limited the resources around dyscalculia still are. Compared to dyslexia, information can be surprisingly hard to find—and often scattered. This is a space I’ll continue to build thoughtfully over time, sharing tools, insights, and supports that have been helpful for our family. For now, here are a few starting points: Full Psychoeducational (Psych/Ed) Taking the step to pursue a comprehensive psych/ED evaluation was one of t

If you're still sorting out whether a 504 or IEP is the right path, that breakdown is here: https://www.goinggranola.net/post/504-vs-iep-what-s-the-difference-and-how-do-you-know-which-one-your-child-needs. And the psychoeducational evaluation post is the step that often comes before either: https://www.goinggranola.net/post/should-we-get-a-psych-ed-evaluation-asking-for-a-friend. --- IF THIS RESONATED WITH YOU Getting accommodations on paper is one thing. Making sure they

Once you have results, the next question is what to do with them — that's what Workbook 2 is designed for. And if school accommodations are part of your next step, the 504 vs IEP post is a good foundation: https://www.goinggranola.net/post/504-vs-iep-what-s-the-difference-and-how-do-you-know-which-one-your-child-needs. --- IF THIS RESONATED WITH YOU If you're at the point of considering a psychoeducational evaluation, you're probably in that exhausting in-between space — s