The Special Education Advocacy Blog

No matter what everyone is touting; the path to success is not measured by traditional measures alone;  it sure doesn't present itself within the amount of money one earns, the cars one owns, or the number of homes one has within one's real estate portfolio.  And...

And Common Core is the culprit: Have you ever looked up the definition of "common" as in Common Core?  According to Merriam-Webster, common serves a number of meanings including "occurring and appearing frequently" and "relating the community at large". But the one...

Here's the train wreck waiting to happen: On one hand, we have the Common Core curriculum, which has basically translated all learning opportunities into a "ELA / Literacy" by-product; students are asked to read more and write more than ever before.  And this is not...

Within the context of student behavior, I have frequently commented about the "inconvenient truth" of education. When disruptive behavior is deemed "inappropriate" or a "risk to the safety or welfare of others"; we often see harsh disciplinary action within the...

"Awareness is the foundation of successful parenting. At Parent Footprint, we are committed to building a community of parents empowered to raise self-aware children who are fully engaged in their own lives. Together, we will change the world!" Doesn't that resonate...

"I believe your comments are disrespectful to our teachers" said the principal. ... Though it may be a hard truth to swallow, most principals work for their teachers and staff, not for the parents and community they serve.  This often presents an issue many parents...

"I used to believe I was stupid and could not succeed at anything. In my early elementary school years, I was diagnosed with Autism and Epilepsy (along with a host of other learning disorders), and was subsequently put in classes for learning disabled students. During...