The Special Education Advocacy Blog

For so many of our kids, the challenge of reading and writing is truly "a bear". Now, with the whole Common Core movement impacting today's schools, it's all about reading and writing.  So good kids, smart kids, engaged kids, but those with reading and/or writing...

Somewhere between the opening day of school and an undetermined moment in late September and October, many students with an IEP or 504 Plan, lose that shiny perspective of the new school year.  And the wheels slowly fall off the wagon.  For most, it's a slippery slope...

  I remember as if it was yesterday, when I was in elementary school, the first sign of Back to School TV commercials put me in a spin; I was one of those boys who just wanted to play ball outside for endless hours and the notion of "bed times" and "school...

Within the context of a DIY culture, there are a number of reasons why one should “do it yourself”.  In these circumstances, it feels good to look back at your accomplishments, your creativity, and state “I did a good job”.  Also, it may save a few dollars along the...

As we head into Spring, it's time for all things Special Education related to begin the planning process for next year.  Sure it may seem a bit early, however, there are a number of seasonal "to dos" that are important to review at this time of the year.  Here are a...