This is quite the mess, isn't it? We are in an unprecedented time. So we're trying to adapt and cope. As parents, the various aspects of how the quarantining and illness around the world is going to affect us is terrifying. Plus, the day to day of being constantly with our children, especially if our … Continue reading Here’s What Parents With Students Receiving SPED Services Should Expect From Public Schools
It's not really surprising at this point that teachers in the U.S. (and probably the whole world) are working to adapt to teaching 100% remote. Even online schools are having to adapt. Even those public schools have staffed offices and meetings that occur in person. This has become especially tricky for special education teachers. How … Continue reading 10+ Ways to Provide Special Education (And Regular) Services During Social Distancing and Quarantine
Special education... Ah. The best and worst B.S. out there. We love it, we need it, and we hate it. In this article you will never read "public school" special education is B.S... because the special ed. crap certainly is not limited to public schools. And some public schools actually do have their crap together. … Continue reading This Is Why Traditional Special Education Practices Are Bull S*#@
After much research on kindergarten and how it effects future success, this post answers the age old question: If my child has a summer or fall birthday, can I (or should I) send them to kindergarten the year they are turning 5?
Dyslexia. Reading Disabilities. Learning Disability in Reading. Language disability. These names are all used to refer to students with a pronounced reading struggle that cannot be explained by lack of instruction or other cognitive difficulties. That means, by definition, dyslexia is NOT related to mental retardation. A student with dyslexia is just as intelligent as … Continue reading A Quick Guide To Dyslexia (Info Graphic)
Preparing for an IEP meeting can be intimidating. While it can often feel like it's a group of professionals against one parent, most teachers truly want what is best for the student. Unfortunately, there is no perfect placement for a student with disabilities. Every setting has it's pros and cons. For instance, public schools have … Continue reading 5 Game Changing Things Every Parent Needs To Do Before An IEP Team Meeting