The Special Education Advocacy Blog

One of things I get to do in my work is to support teachers and principaIs directly when behavior issues rise to the surface.  Whether serving as an Education Advocate / Consultant or as a district Behavior Specialist, I am expected to know what I am talking about....

Imagine a school, where each classroom was based upon the belief that "every child is gifted".  This does make a difference.  For what we believe is often what we see! There have been numerous studies related to teacher's expectations and student performance; many of...

Honeymoon: A period of unusual harmony especially following the establishment of a new relationship ... With each new school year, there is an established "honeymoon" period; where the students [as well as teachers] appear to be on their best behavior due to the...

Sometimes we forget what it was like being a child, and specifically, being a student.  For most of us, we barely remember what the day to day experience was like and most often, we have no clue what we learned in school. But we NEVER forget the teacher who made a...

As we cycle through routines from year to year; for many parents, August is Back to School season with all of it's rituals including new clothes, new supplies, and other essentials.  This year, I highly recommend experiencing new thoughts, new emotions, and overall, a...

In 1975, federal law was passed protecting the rights of students with disabilities and PL 94-172 has been the guiding light ever since.  Parents, educators, and advocates have been on this vigilant path for 42 years and continue to work toward providing opportunities...

I always associate the homestretch of the school year with the Kentucky Derby for both come at the same time; early May.  Taking this metaphor further, it's not about how you start the school year, nor the Derby, it's more about how you finish.  And in light of...