The Special Education Advocacy Blog

  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...

Whether we are talking health, diet, family time, or education, maintaining balance continues to be an important guiding principle in all areas of one's life.  Education is no different; we tend to swing to extremes on the pendulum and often lose a sense of balance...

Most kids look forward to the start of the new school year or at least hold it together with their best behavior within the first few weeks of school.  It's human nature to present well; most of us are hard-wired to get along with others.  In fact, this can easily be...