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I’m a school psychologist sharing the calm, practical language that moves things forward: how to ask for evaluations, clarify goals, request accommodations, and follow up—without drama.

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What to Say When Progress Reports Are Vague (“Making Some Progress...”)

Dec 5, 2025

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7 min read

What to Say When Progress Reports Are Vague (“Making Some Progress...”)

How to request baseline + current data (with a copy/paste email script)

Patrick Markey
Patrick Markey

FBA

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“Can You Clarify the Data?” — A Polite Script That Gets Real Answers

Dec 4, 2025

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6 min read

“Can You Clarify the Data?” — A Polite Script That Gets Real Answers

Short emails. Clear plans. Better support.

Patrick Markey
Patrick Markey

Parent Advocacy

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How to Ask for an IEP Meeting (Without Sounding Angry)

Dec 3, 2025

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7 min read

How to Ask for an IEP Meeting (Without Sounding Angry)

Advocacy Without Conflict • Article #2

Patrick Markey
Patrick Markey

Parent Advocacy

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The Collaborative-But-Firm IEP Email Template (Copy/Paste)

Dec 2, 2025

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5 min read

The Collaborative-But-Firm IEP Email Template (Copy/Paste)

Use this when: you need help (evaluation, accommodations, service minutes, a meeting) but you want to stay calm, professional, and effective.

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