Special Education Classrooms
The Incompetent Paraprofessional Who Drove Me Crazy
As a special educator, often we are lucky enough to have the assistance of support staff in our room. These folks help with behavior issues,…
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School System
The Mysterious Illusion Of Transition Services
As a child develops into a young adult, different skill sets become essential. For many children with special needs, it’s no longer just abo…
Summer Learning
3 Super Simple Ideas To Help Kids Participate On Vacation
Family vacations are the foundation of fond, lifelong memories for many adults. Parents want to instill those same memories in their childre…
School System
The Dangerous Impact Of An Under-Qualified Teacher
As a special education teacher for over a decade, I was rather certain I’d seen it all. From intense verbal assaults, physical altercations,…
Summer Learning
3 Family Fun Activities That Stop Summer Brain Atrophy
Ahhhh summer! Beautiful weather. Relaxed schedules. No school. And, for most families, those first couple weeks of summer vacation are glori…
School System
The Frightening Reality Caused By A Strained School System
For many new and even seasoned teachers, writing an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) can seem like a daunting task. Just the thought of p…
Communication
True Meaning Of Life Learned From The Final Moments
I’m writing this to get my thoughts and ideas down “on paper.” Too often the sands of time erase life lessons from our memory, as new blessi…
Special Education IEP
The Devastation Caused By Silent Parents
Too often, parents fail to comprehend the devastation caused by their silence. Children with special needs depend on their parents advocacy …
Communication
Undeniable Proof That First Impressions Often Mean Nothing
It was the annual meet the teacher night at our school. The teachers had prepared several educational presentations for the parents to watch…