Easing Into the New School Year
For those parents whose kids are just about finishing up Extended School Year, or those who might be taking a couple weeks...
Tag: education
Can Comics Help Kids Develop Reading Skills?
You Betcha!! Many kids that I know, who happen to have disabilities, really love comic books/graphic novels. When they can...
Is Writing a HUMONGOUS Challenge for Your Child?
Writing for kids with disabilities can be a HUMONGOUS challenge, especially for those who have language delays. Think about...
Taking the Fright Out of Transitioning to Middle School
The transition to middle school can be a scary one for any student and parent, let alone for a child with a disability....
5 Signs of a Good IEP
While there are most certainly more than 5 things you need to watch for in developing your child's IEP, I'd have to say...
Enhancing Your Advocacy Skills
“When the System Says “No”… what’s a parent to do?” So often we’re faced with systems that tell us “no”...
Monitoring Your Child’s Education Through Observation
Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s a good time for parents to schedule an observation of their child’s...
What You Should Expect from Your IEP Meeting…. But May Not Often Get!
You’d think, especially considering the federal law that requires IEP meetings to run in a certain way, that when...
Strategically Planning Winter Break
The Holiday Break… You can see it now - Idyllic images of snuggling by the fire, kids playing quietly with their new and...
Aligning Your Child’s IEP with the State Standards
The State Standards have been developed to prepare students for college and/or career readiness. This came from the fact...