Tag: back to school

Tag: back to school

Ready, Set, School!
August 8, 2023 Strategies stacey

Here we go…. another year on the horizon. For most kids, school will begin in less than two weeks. As you scramble around trying to get things together, there are things that you could be doing now that will make those first couple days of school a whole lot smoother. Before I get into what

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Easing Into the New School Year
July 25, 2023 Strategies stacey

For those parents whose kids are just about finishing up Extended School Year, or those who might be taking a couple weeks off after summer camp to catch a break before returning to school, there’s a couple things that you could be doing to help make your child’s transition back into school a little less

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Taking the Fright Out of Transitioning to Middle School
May 16, 2023 News stacey

The transition to middle school can be a scary one for any student and parent, let alone for a child with a disability. It’s not too late to tidy up some loose ends to make this transition as smooth as possible: • Find out who will be your child’s support staff and ask them to

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Dealing with Meltdowns
August 27, 2022 Advocacy, Strategies stacey

Are your back-to-school mornings rough on your child, AND on YOU? Is your child one who holds it together for most of the school day and then has a meltdown soon as they get in the car, or walk in the door? I hear these stories all of the time, but especially at this time

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10 Tips on Preparing Your Child for the New School Year
June 25, 2018 News stacey

Helpful Hints to Get You Started • Ensure that your child’s IEP presents a good picture of who he/she is and what he/she needs • Talk about the change with your child and what they can expect. Make it as positive as possible. Your child will get their first impressions from you. • Develop a

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