by larry | Jan 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Back in the day, when special education was all about supporting students with disabilities without a “standards-based” filter, many of us would do whatever it took to create connections and lend a helping hand through an individualized approach to...
by larry | Nov 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
For many kids, school feels like being a square peg in a round hole; similar to wearing a pair of pants or shoes that just doesn’t fit. As a result, this may create an anxiety related response. Rather than feeling comfortable, at ease, or joyful, the...
by larry | Oct 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Whether we are talking health, diet, family time, or education, maintaining balance continues to be an important guiding principle in all areas of one’s life. Education is no different; we tend to swing to extremes on the pendulum and often lose a sense of...
by larry | Sep 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most kids look forward to the start of the new school year or at least hold it together with their best behavior within the first few weeks of school. It’s human nature to present well; most of us are hard-wired to get along with others. In fact, this can...
by larry | Aug 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Imagine your favorite restaurant at the busiest lunch hour possible; it probably is a challenge getting your order in on time and not always relaxing when you feel rushed yourself. This is exactly how it feels for the teachers and staff in preparation for the...
by larry | Aug 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
I remember as if it was yesterday, when I was in elementary school, the first sign of Back to School TV commercials put me in a spin. Fortunately, for a number of summers, I was in summer camp in late July, early August, and I missed the brunt of the marketing efforts...
