We've Got The Wish–You–Knew–News
Published: Fri, 10/08/21
Do you have those nights where you just can’t get any sleep, no matter what you try? Do you have those things you keep thinking about over and over in…
Collaborative Special Education Advocacy
Tips and strategies to get the education your child with disabilities deserves.
Are you up for something different?
Published: Tue, 10/05/21
A lesson learned, I can't depend on staying in touch with you on Facebook. How many of you thought your internet was out when you couldn't get on…
Know the power of asking the right questions
Published: Fri, 10/01/21
Asking the right question, in a way that is going to generate conversation is important for us to be thinking about. I believe we all know from e…
It’s What You Ask, AND How You Ask It: Especially When Mercury is in Retrograde
Published: Tue, 09/28/21
We all know from e perience that if we aren’t mindful of WHAT we say and HOW we say, it can lead to disastrous outcomes, especially at the IEP table.
This Mama Is So Proud!
Published: Fri, 09/24/21
You've learned to NOT to use these 4-letter words at IEP Meetings: WANT and BEST Your Momma Is So Proud Of You! WHY don't you want to use these words?…
Ready?
Published: Thu, 09/23/21
Come join us on Thursday as I say (can I say them on a Facebook live?) some 4 letter words that we really don't want you saying at meetings. I won't…
What 4 Letter Words Shouldn't You Use At IEP Meetings?
Published: Wed, 09/22/21
I bet you're quickly coming up with a list of 4 letter words you may have been tempted (just once or twice) to use at IEP meetings. The good news is,…
The Sooner You Know The Answer to These 5 Questions, The Better!
Published: Fri, 09/17/21
Many parents don’t know how much their child is learning at school. Some teachers don’t know if their students are learning at school. Who is the one…
How Is The School Measuring Your Child’s Progress? The 5 Things You Need To Know
Published: Tue, 09/14/21
When children are asked, "How was school today?" or "What did you learn at school today?" We don't usually get a whole lot of information from them.
Key Learning and Aha Moments #201
Published: Fri, 09/10/21
Parents have really specific information that they need from the staff working with their children. The cookie-cutter, generic notes aren't going to…