The Special Education Advocacy Blog

Forgive me if what I am to share concerns you, causes you to feel uncertain, or simply, seems so far-fetched: As an Education Advocate, every day I am in contact with parents who struggle with their child’s disability and related symptoms, especially within the...

Yes, this sounds absurd, however, I do know, school districts would likely show more compassion toward students and their parents when addressing the cause and effect of ADD/ADHD if the disability and it's effects were physical in nature.  A general lack of...

For many parents and their children, the current condition within today's schools often feels like buying shoes; one is trying to find the right fit or match.  However, the greatest challenge comes in the form of a fascinating dynamic taking place:  As schools move...

    A few weeks ago, I spoke at Lehman Learning Center (Seattle), and the theme of the presentation was titled, "The Canary in the Coalmine Kids".  Simply, the talk highlights what I have observed during the last 18 years: an amazingly sensitive group of...

As a parent listens to teachers and other district personnel talk about "best practices", "research-based", and "common core",  which all serve a justifiable purpose when discussing instructional practices, there comes a time when the conversation needs to shift to...

Finland continues to provide the gold-standard of success when comparing national education systems. From my perspective, the wisdom of Peter Pan* provides valuable insight within this inquiry: "All you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust", when developing a...

"True love is understanding."  Thich Nhat Hahn  Within the context of special education and the development of school-based interventions, understanding provides the foundation for our work as a team between parents, staff, teachers, and community.  Seems so obvious....