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IEP: INFORMED - EMPOWERED - PROACTIVEGetting a Grip: Old Dogs Teaching New Tricks!
As we are all moving through "unprecedented" times, it seems we are either grasping for what was once normal, holding out for things to change, back to what was familiar, or grappling for new direction, ideas, or inspiration. Or doing all three at various times during...
Universal Design & Child Centered: A Vision Post Covid Part III
The “HOW” Perspective: Corporate Agenda Versus Child Centered; Consider UDL! There are two different Latin roots of the English word "education”: “Educare," which means to train or to mold, and "educere", meaning to lead out [from within]. Though the two...
A Vision of School Beyond Covid Part II
BLM, Protests, and the Impact of School: “Just Thinking …” Like many others, I have watched on the nightly news the unfolding of social unrest and divisive confrontations for months. I have been on the side-lines and always ready to state an opinion while...
A Vision Beyond Covid: Never going back to Normal Part I
There’s no doubt that we are all facing challenges beyond what we signed up for as the repercussions of the Covid experience continues beyond the tenth month. The impact causes us all to rethink “normal” and recalibrate our lives. Some experience this...
Reading As If Their Life Depended On It
Now that the election is behind us, we can slowly move on to other pursuits and interests. One of which is addressing a common question many of us experience this time of the year: "What will I get my ____ for the holidays?" For those who engage in gift giving during...
Parent Fall Conferences: An Autumn Tradition Through The Lens of an Advocate
With the annual October / Fall Conference period upon us, I am frequently asked by parents, "How can I make the most out of these conference sessions?" Especially within the context of COVID. By co-creating the format with your child's teacher, you will be...
Thrown Under the Bus: “Have High Expectations and Keep on Pushing”
When our State Superintendent of Public Instruction tells us that it's not within agency control (OSPI) to create necessary change for your child, "It's incumbent upon family and local districts", one needs to take this to heart. In fact, it appears that districts are...
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