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IEP: INFORMED - EMPOWERED - PROACTIVEWhen INCLUSION is a Smoke Screen For No Services …
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 education...
A Brief Note to a Client: PDA and ANXIETY
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...
Direct Instruction: When Inclusion may NOT Work …
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 and...
The 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...
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