by larry | Aug 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
ALE, or better known as the Alternative Learning Experience program in WA State may be exactly what you are looking for. Here’s how OSPI (The Office of Public Instruction) describes it: “The Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) is public education where...
by larry | Aug 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
It is often stated, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”; especially if the “cure” creates misunderstanding, division, and conflict. This is true for most events which have a high stakes impact on one’s life as well as our childrens’ lives. And this is...
by larry | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
I truly believe in the notion of “inclusionary practices”. For I believe, like so many others, that access to and through the general education classes often presents the best setting for learning. However … I attend meeting and after meeting as an...
by larry | Mar 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
We live in a very complex world and at the same time, a number of us experience the world from a hyper-sensitivity perspective. As a result, ANXIETY is a natural response when we are overwhelmed. And the default systems kick in as needed. Some call this a symptom of...
by larry | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Don’t get me wrong, this is NOT one of those op-ed pieces railing againist DEI or an attempt to take society back over 50 years prior to the historic development of PL 94-142. In fact, we need to secure and support landmark laws in support of special education...
