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,...
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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...
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...
5 Red Flags That Require Parent Advocacy
It is certainly hard for a parent to know what happens at their child’s school, especially if they don't verbally...
Ready, Set, School!
Here we go…. another year on the horizon. For most kids, school will begin in less than two weeks. As you scramble around...
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...
Cutting through the overwhelm to bring about real change
I hope that you had a joyous holiday season and did what I did this week, and took some time off to reset, regroup and...
A Practice That’s Good for Your Health…. GRATITUDE :)
I can’t think of a better time of year to share with you a strategy that has helped me when I know the day ahead will be...
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...