Ugh! Standardized Tests! Now What?
We are in the height of testing season. It seems like every school I walk into, all I hear is chatter about the FAST, STAR...
Tag: education
Envisioning an Improved Continuum of Services
As many parents are participating in their child’s matriculation meeting at this time of year - transition meeting from...
Figuring Out What’s Worth Fighting for
ad·vo·cate According to Webster’s Dictionary, the word advocate has been around since the 14th century. The...
Don’t Miss Asking these Questions at Your Matriculation Meeting
As matriculation meetings will be starting soon (they typically begin after Spring Break), it’s important to know and...
Special Education Checklist for Parents
According to IDEA, Special Education is “specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique...
Never Underestimate the Power of Extracurricular Activities
It's that time of year when many parents begin thinking about the summer and how to plan out extracurricular activities....
How to Track Your Child’s Progress from Home
Did you know that your school is responsible for providing your child with what they need to make educational progress?...
The Often Overlooked Importance of Literacy
Unfortunately, our educational system grossly underestimates the potential of students with disabilities, especially those...
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”...