The Often Overlooked Importance of Literacy
Unfortunately, our educational system grossly underestimates the potential of students with disabilities, especially those...
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YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM SCHEDULE SAYS A LOT!
Most parents don’t understand what a child’s classroom (or school) schedule can tell them. Have you ever asked to see...
7 Things You Can Do to Change Your Child’s Future
At the CARD (Center for Autism) conference that was held in Orlando this weekend, I spoke about “Navigating the Cliff”...
How to Start Difficult Conversations About Inclusion
I hope that the time off from school has been positive not only for your kids, but for you as well. For most of my readers,...
To Resolve or Not to Resolve
There are tons of influencers out there who are very focused on the benefits of New Year's resolutions - and a growing...
Not All Accommodations Are Allowed on Standardized Tests
Each year when you have your child's annual IEP meeting, there's a place that you need to sign that you understand that not...
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE – NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS
Unfortunately, far too often, I find both parents and teachers seem to think that by the time a kid gets to high school,...
A Dozen Red Flags of a Hot Mess IEP Meeting :o
For many parents, the annual IEP meeting is something that incites a great sense of overwhelm, frustration and doom. This...
Explaining Specially Designed Instruction
It addresses their Individualized Program (IEP) goals; accounts for their disability; provides modifications or...
Yes, High Schools Have to Follow IEPs Too
When kids transition to high school especially, teachers (general education teachers mostly, but certainly not all) have a...