by larry | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
There are some discussions that slip by within the IEP meetings but afterwards, I feel we may have missed the mark by not addressing the elephant in the room. Consider the following: A student who is 13 years old in 8th grade, reads words and comprehends the written...
by larry | Aug 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s often stated, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”; especially if the “cure” creates misunderstanding, division, and conflict. This is true for most events which have a high stakes impact on one’s life as well as...
by larry | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Recently, a client asked me about PDA , Pathological Demand Avoidance, and I was able to share insights related to anxiety, autism, and other neuro-diverse related expressions. For those who need a more informed understanding, give this a go: untitled...
by larry | Jun 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
I signed my first education employment contract in WA State in 1993 and have been an “insider” ever since. My last position as Director of Special Education ended July 2020. However, as an education advocate since 1998, I have been working across the...
by larry | Mar 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
How many conversations have you heard the following: “Teachers are like saints; only people with a calling would do this type of work”? Having been an educator for over 45 years, references like this have been heard countless times. And at the same time,...
by larry | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Often, conversations between myself and parents may sound as follows: PARENT: “Why does the special education process make it so difficult?” ADVOCATE: “The guidelines and the laws are fairly simple and well established; it’s more of the human...
