Michelle Reedy Moorhead
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đź’•Special Needs Mama đź’•
🤝Advocate for inclusion 🤝
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06/14/2026
Today’s the Small Business Expo at the Albany Marriott 12-5! I can’t wait see all the local, small businesses I can support! Come check them out!
06/09/2026
It’s not too late to register. Message me
if you have any questions!
New York State Special Education Task Force 2026 Lunch & Learn Series
Special Education Due Process Hearings: What You Need to Know Before You File
Date & Time: Jun 9, 2026 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
Description:
A due process hearing before an Impartial Hearing Officer is one option to address conflicts that may arise between parents and school districts in special education. Because it is a formal, legally binding, and time-consuming process, it is essential to understand when and why a due process hearing is the right option. Participants will gain a practical understanding of due process from a panel that includes an experienced special education Impartial Hearing Officer, student/parent attorney, and a school attorney.
Learning Objectives:
1. What is a due process hearing
2. What types of disputes can due process hearings resolve
3. What types of remedies are available through due process hearings
4. Important considerations when deciding to use a due process hearing
5. An overview of due process procedures and requirements, including the resolution process
6. Whether parents should consider legal representation
7. Brief overview of alternatives to due process hearings to resolve special education disputes
Presenters:
Jean Lucasey, Impartial Hearing Officer
Tara Moffett, Esq. Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.
Julie Keegan, Esq. Disability Rights New York
Register Here: https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/SEjSe3KxRB6z9jSjX3PbAg #/
The event is free of charge, but registration is required.
This event will be recorded.
ASL will be provided if requested.
Closed Captioning will be available through Zoom.
05/29/2026
Today’s the big day for Cayleigh and her fellow performers!
Join us for a performance by the BH-BL Unified Theater of "This Is Me," on Friday, May 29 at 7 pm in the HS auditorium (88 Lakehill Rd Burnt Hills). It is a free event! We hope to see you there.
Donations accepted!
05/05/2026
Just trying to get though our Annual CSE (Committee on Special Education) meeting, CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Assessment and LifePlan meeting all in one day. 🤪 IYKYK
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🎉
04/22/2026
Ladies! Join us for this empowering event!
"Reclaiming Your Energy When You're Always On Call: Energy Management Strategies for Caregivers".
Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:15pm on Zoom for this special presentation with Dr. Arin Reeves. Go to the website for more details and to RSVP or message me. Share with friends! www.the21club.org
03/26/2026
Introduction to the Behavior Pathway for Families
March 26th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm on
Zoom
03/26/2026
Thank you for giving to Special Olympics and helping our athletes go to USA Games in Minnesota!
03/21/2026
💙💛💙💛3.21- World Down Syndrome Day is here!! Don’t forget your socks! Why do we wear brightly colored/mismatched socks on 3.21? This is a picture of chromosomes as seen under the microscope. You’ll notice they look like socks. You’ll also notice the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome indicating Down syndrome. Hence, why we celebrate on 3/21- March 21st. Your socks will serve as a conversation starter about World Down Syndrome Day and why we celebrate people with DS! 💙💛💙💛
What do your biggest IEP meeting challenges reveal about how the system really works?
If you’ve ever struggled to be heard…
or walked out of a meeting still unsure what was actually decided…
you’re uncovering real gaps in the process.
I’m Michelle — mom and advocate — and after reviewing many IEPs and supporting families through meetings, I’ve noticed patterns that keep parents stuck.
Sometimes it’s vague language.
Sometimes it’s rushed conversations.
Sometimes it’s questions that never quite get answered.
But something powerful happens when parents start sharing their experiences.
Patterns become visible.
Solutions start forming.
And families realize they’re not alone in what they’re facing.
So I want to hear from you:
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve experienced in an IEP meeting?
Drop it in the comments 👇 Let’s start identifying solutions together.
Follow me for more insights on navigating — and improving — the system.
What do your biggest IEP meeting challenges reveal about how the system actually works?
If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling like you weren’t heard… or like the answers were unclear… you’re not imagining things.
Those frustrations often reveal real gaps in the process.
I’m Michelle, mom and advocate and after working with many families, I’ve noticed patterns that keep parents stuck:
• Conversations that stay vague instead of specific
• Questions that get redirected instead of answered
• Plans that sound supportive but lack measurable follow-through
But here’s the powerful part.
When parents start sharing their experiences, patterns become visible — and that’s where solutions begin.
Every conversation helps another family feel less alone and more prepared.
So tell me:
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in an IEP meeting?
Drop it in the comments 👇 Let’s start identifying solutions together.
Follow me for more insights on navigating and improving the system.
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