Your Future, Your Job, Your Plan
What do you want to do after high school? Maybe you already know. Maybe you have no idea yet. Either way, this post is for you. October is National Disability […]
Author: Ashlie Baker
Supported Decision-Making
You Get Help, You Stay in Charge Everyone needs a little help making decisions sometimes. You might ask a friend for advice, talk with your parents about money, or ask […]
Down Syndrome Awareness
Celebrating Abilities, Health, Inclusion, and Belonging October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome, recognize their many contributions, and increase understanding about what it […]
The School Says My Student Needs a Shorter Day. Now What?
Some students with disabilities may have a school day that looks different from other students. A student might start school later, leave earlier, attend only part of the day, or […]
Celebrating Value and Talent
Disability Employment Awareness Month October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions people with disabilities make in the workplace and to promote greater opportunities […]
Not Potty Trained? Can My Student Still Attend School?
If your child is getting ready for school but is not fully toilet trained, you may be wondering: “Can the school tell me my child cannot enroll because they still […]
Understanding Dyslexia and Supporting Reading Success
Dyslexia Awareness Month is an opportunity to build understanding and recognize that students with dyslexia can learn, grow, and thrive when they receive the right support at the right time. […]
TDAH: Guía para Familias
Un niño que olvida constantemente sus tareas, parece no escuchar una instrucción o tiene dificultad para permanecer sentado no necesariamente está siendo descuidado o desobediente. A veces, lo que vemos […]
Iniciando el Año Escolar y el IEP
El año escolar ya comenzó. Para muchas familias, esto significa volver a las rutinas, conocer a nuevos maestros y acompañar a sus hijos en nuevos desafíos. Pero para las familias […]
When Your Child Is Being Bullied: What Parents Can Do
For families of children with disabilities, bullying can create additional challenges. It can affect a child’s health, confidence, friendships, and ability to participate and learn at school. October is National […]
Acrónimos: El lenguaje de Educación Especial
¿Alguna vez ha recibido un correo de la escuela o participado en una reunión y ha escuchado expresiones como IEP, FAPE, LRE, PWN o FBA? Para quienes trabajan en educación […]
Más que un diagnóstico: Conociendo el síndrome de Down
Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Síndrome de Down, una oportunidad para aprender, reflexionar y, sobre todo, reconocer a las personas con síndrome de Down como miembros valiosos […]