The Special Education Advocacy Blog

Treadmill? Before COVID took us all for a spin, the typical American Kindergarten classroom reflected "teaching to standards" and "school preparedness" rather than a being a developmental-oriented setting. I know this may sound harsh or an over-reaching...

Years ago, primary medical care may have come from a local physician, one who often served as a "country doctor" within his or her own practice. The perspective was often "whole person", holistic-oriented for the doctor would ask questions about one's larger circle of...

Within the context of teaching, as well as parenting and child development, we hear a lot about Social Emotional Learning (SEL). At the core of this work is the understanding that "how one feels" significantly guides actions, behaviors, and ultimately, our ability to...

Sometimes, we simply have to state the truth: As an Education Advocate with extensive "insider" experience as an administrator and teacher, my writing leans toward grace and understanding, rather than confrontation and conflict. As Michelle Obama stated, “when they go...

Are your kids still presenting their very best at school? From a behavioral lens, there are two critical assessment periods: Around mid October, following 4-6 weeks from the start of school, the "initial honeymoon" tends to wane. As an education advocate, this is when...

Earlier this morning, I received the following email: “My 9 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADD, and I am wondering if you can assist me with what our first steps should be to help her. Her therapist directed us to CHADD, and I was pleased to learn that...