by Jolene | Jul 12, 2018 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Special Education by the Numbers May Surprise You Special education is a much discussed–or as my father used to say, “cussed and discussed”– topic of conversation for parents raising kids with special needs. During my teaching years, I assumed everyone had...
by Jolene | May 31, 2018 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Stat Buddies: An Inclusive Teaching Strategy Comes to an End “Stat Buddies is being phased out at the end of the year,” a former teaching colleague said in a text. “Would you like to come for the final session?” “I’ll be...
by Jolene | May 17, 2018 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Academic Support Center for Students with Learning Differences at Notre Dame The Academic Support Center at Notre Dame College is amazing. I’m not saying that because my friend and co-author Katie Wetherbee works there. I’m saying it because of...
by Liz Matheis | Feb 21, 2018 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
When Is Private Testing Right for a Child Struggling Academically? When is private testing right for a child struggling academically? Liz Matheis, clinical child psychologist and today’s guest blogger, offers answers by walking readers through 6 questions to...
by Karen Jackson | Nov 22, 2017 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
The Final IEP Meeting: Advice to the Mom I Once Was After her daughter’s final IEP meeting, guest blogger Karen Jackson, marked the day by penning a letter to the mother she was in the early days of their children’s education. Her advice is valuable beyond...
by Jolene | Oct 19, 2017 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting, Uncategorized
The Amazing Shrine School for Children with Special Needs The Shrine School in Memphis, Tennessee is one of a kind. I visited it in late September of 2017 and was blown away by the building, the teachers, the staff, the parents, and most of all, by the 150 students...
