by larry | Dec 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
“True love is understanding.” Thich Nhat Hahn Within the context of special education and the development of school-based interventions, understanding provides the foundation for our work as a team between parents, staff, teachers, and community. Seems...
by larry | Dec 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
The idea of ESY (Extended School Year during summer) services is not appropriate for everyone on an IEP. However, for those students who experience a significant skill loss and drop-off during extended breaks, ESY support is critical for the IEP to explore. For...
by larry | Nov 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Special Needs path tends to be a maze through an alphabet soup of IEP, 504 Plan, and RTI intervention. Something so important as your child’s education should be much easier then what unfolds. So we created The INSIDERS GUIDE TO SPECIAL...
by larry | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
The simplest way to define “effective advocacy” is founded upon the notion of working from the heart, a position of love and appreciation. In contrast, divisive advocacy, often thought of as adversarial, is grounded in fear and doubt. This plays out...
by larry | Oct 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
With the annual General Education Fall Conference period upon us, I am frequently asked by parents, “How can I make the most out of these conference sessions?” By co-creating the format with your child’s teacher, you will be standing out as your...
by larry | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
A lot of parents do not know that IEP-supported students who have opted for Home School or Private School placement may be eligible for services through the public school. For example, a student who has an IEP for Autism-related specially designed instruction, like...
