Q&A: One-to-One Aides, Bullying, Transportation, and Real IEP Strategy

This Q&A gets practical fast—how to think about one-to-one aides, what to do when bullying pushes a student out of a class they love, how accommodations must be delivered (without kids “asking”), and why “emergency placements” and mass homebound aren’t a thing under IDEA. Direct, clear, actionable—just how we like it.

What we cover:

• One-to-one aides: When they help (short-term, targeted), when they don’t, and what to teach instead: skills and strategies.
• Placement clarity: Matching setting to student needs; using the continuum—not wishful thinking.
• Foreign language requirements: What’s actually required and why it’s often a poor fit for many students.
• Transportation & transitions: Related services, wheelchair loading timing, and capturing supports in supplements.
• Bullying & class changes: Why schools often move the reporting student and how to advocate smartly.
• “Emergency placement” myth & homebound: What IDEA allows (and doesn’t). Homebound is a medical decision—not a staffing workaround.
• Teacher role in ARDs/IEPs: Be the information portal—needs, strengths, and impact across settings.

Resources mentioned:

• Pre-Order the Book: The Epic IEP on Amazon (official link): https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscom
• Bonuses: After you order, submit your info at TheEpicIEP.com to unlock pre-order bonuses.
• The Academy (weekly trainings + library): https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about
• Need support? Email: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com