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IEP: INFORMED - EMPOWERED - PROACTIVEThe Honeymoon: Planning for School
We take our best foot forward in the beginning of change; whether it be a new diet, a new job, or the start of school in the fall. It's simply human nature to present out best in the beginning. And this is common for students, especially those who face challenges like...
Planning for the New School Year: 2024-2025
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...
SPRING IS HERE: PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR
A few things to consider if your child has an IEP {individual education plan) for specially designed instruction: For it's NOT too early to prepare and plan for school-year 24-25 even though it seems to be so far away: Things to consider ... 1. SPRING TESTING: If...
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY): Time to Consider
First off, so many don't really have a good sense of what "extended school year" is all about. Specifically, there are students supported by an IEP, who tail off during breaks; often referred as "regression". And in these situations, the IEP Team needs to consider...
SPECIAL EDUCATION? DO NOT DO IT …
Do not do it ALONE! There are a few things in life which the DYI model suits the project well; however, navigating your child's IEP or 504 Plan is NOT one of those situations. Trust me on this. Yes, I am an Education Advocate. And I have provided this service to...
The Pareto Principle, The Diffusion of Innovation, and Your Child’s School: There are Unicorns Out There!
Yes, I believe in unicorns. And I am also grounded in stoicism. Please read on ... Too often, school administrators describe their staff with over-reaching broad statements like "ALL of our teachers are on-board ...." as if the whole staff, whether it be at the...
A Special Message from My Heart to Yours
As I write today, and wish you all a very pleasant holiday season and a Happy New Year, I lean toward a deeper sense of commitment forward through education advocacy like never before. I will explain in a moment. But before doing so, I want to say “thank you”...
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