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“There is nothing in the caterpillar that lets you know it’s going to be a butterfly.” ~ Unknown. Homeschooling transformed my caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. A Decision to Homeschool In autumn of 2009, I made a decision to homeschool my son. I had always considered the possibility of homeschooling but I was not certain [...]
Parents choose to enroll their children in home school programs for a variety of reasons. Some feel their child’s needs are best met at home, some desire the small structured environment, some do not want their child exposed to the standardized requirements of public school, or it could even be that the child is involved in [...]
Most parents know that by law, they are empowered to be an active, participating member of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team. On my web site, I often mention how you are the voice of your child. The IEP meeting is the place to utilize this voice while participating as an equal member. Unfortunately, this [...]
I often get emails from parents stating that their school has implemented some type of program or service without their knowledge or consent. There may be times when the school deems it necessary to interview your child and sometimes a school will place your child into an intervention program without notifying you. These programs are [...]
In December I received a lot of emails from angry, frazzled parents. Grades came in, their child’s behavior had become a serious problem, and they didn’t like their new caseworker. Emotions were running high and a lot of finger pointing was going on. But behind all of the emotion, what I really heard was “I [...]
by Robin V Schwoyer The kids are off. A new year is upon us. What to do now that the presents are all opened? How about making a Vision Board with your kids? A vision board is a collage of pictures, words, affirmations, goals and anything you would like to achieve or receive. Better than [...]
Surprisingly, over three million children in the United States have some sort of specific learning disability or special need. Schools are mandated by a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide specialized services to children who qualify for special education. Every day, I receive an email from a parent asking [...]
This article is intended to give parents (and educators) of special needs children a brief overview of inclusive education. Inclusive Education is a term used in school systems that is surrounded by an air of myths and misunderstandings. By clarifying its meaning and intent, parents of special needs children will have knowledge. And, with knowledge, [...]
Parents are not always aware as to what educational options are available to a child who has a disability. Maybe your child has an anxiety disorder or suffers from frequent asthma attacks and your not sure what the school can provide. For many children with special needs, a 504 plan is a great way to [...]
by Charles E. Pugh, Esquire Yes, we know that IEPs can seem scary at first. Some go on for fifty pages or more. They often include lots of strange abbreviations and confusing terminology. It can seem overwhelming. The IEP is the Blueprint But don’t give up! The IEP is the “blueprint” that tells you what [...]
