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Does your child struggle with reading and writing? Do you suspect they have dyslexia? Real world answers to all your questions about dyslexia and ways to help your child is exactly what your get when you tune into the Literacy Untangled Podcast with your host, educator and dyslexia interventionist, Jennie Sjursen. Her specialty? Breaking down the complexities of dyslexia into everyday language, strategies, and action steps. Tune in, get inspired, and discover why parents across the globe reach out to Jennie for advice and support on all things related to dyslexia, reading, writing, academic testing, school supports, and IEP’s. Start finding answers to your questions today!

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May 22, 2026

#78 Moving Out of State With a Dyslexic Child: What Happens to Their IEP?

Moving out of state with a child who has an IEP can feel like starting from scratch, but federal law says otherwise. The problem is that while IDEA travels with you, the procedures, criteria, and even the language used to classify your child's disability can shift dramatically depending on where you land. Today, I'm breaking down what actually happens to your child's IEP when you cross state lines, and why that 30-day transition meeting is often too soon for anyone to make informed decisions about your child's services. I walk you through the federal protections that still apply, the truth about whether a new evaluation is actually required, and why the specificity of your child's eligibility classification matters more than most parents realize. The focus of this conversation is making sure you don't lose ground during a high-stakes transition. Remember, a new state doesn't mean starting from zero - but it does mean you need to be paying attention! My free resource, Is AI Writing Your Struggling Reader's IEP?, walks you through exactly what to look for when you open your child’s document and what the research says about the current state of IEP quality. Grab it now at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/ai-iep" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/ai-iep</a>!  Would you like to understand reports, ask the right questions, and get schools to take you seriously? Together Through Dyslexia 6-month program provides expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers, and you can claim your spot now at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia</a>!  My mini-course,<a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers</a>, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered</a>.  Topics Covered:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What can be influenced by your new state on top of the federal foundation, and why knowing your state's specific special education regulations matters [3:18] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Key reasons that transition IEP meetings around the 30-day mark don't give schools enough time to truly know your child, and why you shouldn't feel rushed to sign anything [3:52] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The truth about re-evaluations when moving out of state: you don't automatically need a new one just because you crossed state lines [5:06] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The critical difference between "SLD dyslexia" and just "SLD," and why specific eligibility language matters for every teacher working with your child [6:09] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) for military families navigating out-of-state moves, and what support is available at your installation [8:16] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why your child's complete records are your most reliable constant through every move, and what documents you need before transitioning to a new state [9:21]</li> </ul>   Key Takeaways:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">IDEA is federal, but states build their own procedures on top, and some build much more than others. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">A new evaluation isn't automatic just because you moved states; if it's within three years, it should still be valid. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">"SLD dyslexia" is far more protective than just "SLD"; specificity follows your child through every transition.</li> </ul>   Links & Resources Mentioned:  <a href="https://sites.ed.gov/idea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)</a> <a href="https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/osers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)</a> <a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EFMP - Exceptional Family Member Program </a> <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/podcasts/literacy-untangled-podcast/episodes/2149203861" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#77 My Dyslexic Child Is Changing Schools: Will Their IEP Stay the Same</a>   When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you: <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claim your spot </a>now to Together Through Dyslexia, my 6-month program providing expert mentorship  for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers!  <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to my Podcast</a> Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid. Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Book a call</a> to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send an email to <a href="mailto:jennie@literacyuntangled.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jennie@literacyuntangled.com</a> or a DM on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/literacyuntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/literacy-untangled-podcast/id1645375151?l=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1NxWsmNfFH5ZFaUGncVzx5?si=1b149d0cd6aa437a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> or on your favorite podcast platform. Connect: - <a href="http://literacyuntangled.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit my website</a> - <a href="https://literacyuntangled.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for my newsletter</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/literacyuntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow me on Instagram</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiteracyUntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join me on Facebook</a>

May 8, 2026

#77 My Dyslexic Child Is Changing Schools: Will Their IEP Stay the Same

You’ve finally reached a place of peace with your child's IEP, only to have a school move throw everything back into question. In the middle of a transition meeting, a new team member uses the word "comparable," and while it sounds like a promise of continuity, it often acts as a trapdoor for the very services you fought so hard to secure. Today, I am exposing the "comparable services" trap and explaining why that single word can lead to a drop in the frequency and intensity of your child’s literacy support. I walk you through the federal protections under IDEA that keep your current IEP active, the specific red flags to look for when moving between districts, and why your home records are the ultimate evidence when sitting across from a team that has never seen your child struggle. The focus of this conversation is putting the power back in your hands during a high-stakes transition. We’re talking about how to conduct a line-by-line audit of your child's new plan, why you should never sign a document on the spot, and how to ensure the individual child doesn't get lost in the administrative shuffle. Remember, your child’s progress shouldn't be the price of a new zip code or a new building!  My free resource, Is AI Writing Your Struggling Reader's IEP?, walks you through exactly what to look for when you open your child’s document and what the research says about the current state of IEP quality. Grab it now at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/ai-iep" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/ai-iep</a>!  Would you like to understand reports, ask the right questions, and get schools to take you seriously? Together Through Dyslexia 6-month program provides expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers, and you can claim your spot now at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia</a>!  My mini-course,<a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers</a>, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered</a>.  Topics Covered:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The legal reality of the "federal floor" and why your child’s current IEP stays in effect until a new one is developed and signed by you [1:55] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why moving schools within the same district often has a smoother infrastructure, and what to expect when shifting from elementary to middle school [3:05] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The risks of moving to a new district, where different resources and service delivery models can lead to your child's IEP being questioned or changed [3:47] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The critical difference between "identical" and "comparable" services, and how that linguistic room for interpretation can lead to a drop in the intensity of your child’s support [4:56] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why your child's records are your primary evidence, and the importance of having evaluations and progress notes in hand before the transition meeting begins [6:44] </li> </ul> Key Takeaways:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Federal law requires "comparable" services when a child changes schools, but this serves only as the floor. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The move to a new district is a significant transition where a new team may question previous services or eligibility. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The term "comparable" is open to interpretation and often shifts toward what is convenient for the school.  </li> </ul> Links & Resources Mentioned:  <a href="https://sites.ed.gov/idea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) </a> When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you: <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claim your spot </a>now to Together Through Dyslexia, my 6-month program providing expert mentorship  for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers!  <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to my Podcast</a> Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid. Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Book a call</a> to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send an email to <a href="mailto:jennie@literacyuntangled.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jennie@literacyuntangled.com</a> or a DM on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/literacyuntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/literacy-untangled-podcast/id1645375151?l=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1NxWsmNfFH5ZFaUGncVzx5?si=1b149d0cd6aa437a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> or on your favorite podcast platform. Connect: - <a href="http://literacyuntangled.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit my website</a> - <a href="https://literacyuntangled.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for my newsletter</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/literacyuntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow me on Instagram</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiteracyUntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join me on Facebook</a>

April 24, 2026

#76 The Summer IEP Service Your Dyslexic Child May Already Qualify For And Why No One Brings It Up

You’re sitting in your child’s spring IEP meeting, and the team moves through the Extended School Year (ESY) section in about 30 seconds. They mention that regression isn't a concern, check a box, and move on. You might not have pushed back in the moment, but that’s usually because you didn’t realize there was anything to push back on, and that is exactly what we are fixing today. In this episode, I reveal why ESY is so much more than just summer school or a reading camp, we dive into the legal foundation of IDEA, the logistical hurdles that often lead schools to avoid recommending summer services, and more. My goal today is to give you the language and the framework you need to open that door back up. ESY is not an afterthought or a "nice to have"; it is an individualized service designed to ensure your child has a free, appropriate public education. It’s time to make sure that 30-second check-box actually reflects what your child needs to succeed. My free resource, Is AI Writing Your Struggling Reader's IEP?, walks you through exactly what to look for when you open your child’s document and what the research says about the current state of IEP quality. Grab it now at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/ai-iep" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/ai-iep</a>!  Would you like to understand reports, ask the right questions, and get schools to take you seriously? Together Through Dyslexia 6-month program provides expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers, and you can claim your spot now at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia</a>!  My mini-course,<a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers</a>, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered</a>.  Topics Covered:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why ESY often gets only 30 seconds of airtime during a spring IEP meeting, and the logistical reasons the school might move through this section quickly [2:45]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Understanding regression and recoupment and why it’s not just about what a child loses over the summer [3:41]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How fragile, hard-won momentum in reading often can't survive a 12-week gap without continued support [4:07]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why emergent skills and breakthrough opportunities are critical windows that shouldn't be derailed by a long summer break [4:26]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Matthew Effect in reading and how gaps in services and long breaks without support can significantly widen the distance between struggling readers and their peers [4:59] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The ways in which medical, behavioral, and individual factors play a role in making the continuity of services critical [6:17]</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why addressing interfering behaviors during the summer is essential to prevent escalation and ensure a smoother transition into the fall semester [6:30] </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">A reminder to check your specific state regulations to understand the language used at your IEP table [6:46]  </li> </ul> Key Takeaways:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Extended School Year is a specialized service designed to meet your child’s specific IEP goals, not just a one-size-fits-all summer school. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">While schools often look at whether a child will lose skills, they must also consider "breakthrough opportunities" where a long break could derail fragile, emerging momentum. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">While federal law sets the foundation, every state has its own specific regulations and standards for how ESY eligibility is determined.  </li> </ul> Links & Resources Mentioned:  <a href="https://sites.ed.gov/idea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) </a> When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you: <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claim your spot </a>now to Together Through Dyslexia, my 6-month program providing expert mentorship  for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers!  <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to my Podcast</a> Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid. Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? <a href="https://www.literacyuntangled.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Book a call</a> to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send an email to <a href="mailto:jennie@literacyuntangled.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jennie@literacyuntangled.com</a> or a DM on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/literacyuntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/literacy-untangled-podcast/id1645375151?l=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1NxWsmNfFH5ZFaUGncVzx5?si=1b149d0cd6aa437a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> or on your favorite podcast platform. Connect: - <a href="http://literacyuntangled.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Visit my website</a> - <a href="https://literacyuntangled.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for my newsletter</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/literacyuntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow me on Instagram</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiteracyUntangled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join me on Facebook</a>

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What is Literacy Untangled Podcast?: Does your child struggle with reading and writing? Do you suspect they have dyslexia? Real world answers to all your questions about dyslexia and ways to help your child is exactly what your get when you tune into the Literacy Untangled Podcast with your host, educator and dyslexia interventionist, Jennie Sjursen. Her specialty? Breaking down the complexities of dyslexia into everyday language, strategies, and action steps. Tune in, get inspired, and discover why parents across the globe reach out to Jennie for advice and support on all things related to dyslexia, reading, writing, academic testing, school supports, and IEP’s. Start finding answers to your questions today!
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