Planning for the New School Year: 2024-2025

It is 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 our childrens’ lives. And this is...

SPRING IS HERE: PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR

A few things to consider if your child has an IEP {individual education plan) for specially designed instruction: For it’s NOT too early to prepare and plan for school-year 24-25 even though it seems to be so far away:  Things to consider … 1.  SPRING...

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY): Time to Consider

As we move into the final stretch of the school year: First off, so many don’t really have a good sense of what “extended school year” is all about.  Specifically, there are students supported by an IEP, who tail off during breaks; often referred as...

SPECIAL EDUCATION? DO NOT DO IT …

Do not do it ALONE! There are a few things in life which the DYI model suits the project well; however, navigating your child’s IEP or 504 Plan is NOT one of those situations. Trust me on this. Yes, I am an Education Advocate. And I have provided this service to...

A Special Message from My Heart to Yours

A Special Message ...   As I write today, and wish you all a very pleasant holiday season and a Happy New Year, I lean toward a deeper sense of commitment forward through education advocacy like never before. I will explain in a moment. But before doing so, I...