Dreading Parent Teacher Conferences
I had to be at Summit Academy this morning at 9:00 am to meet with Elliott’s teachers for conferences. Elliott’s
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Some Lessons to Learn
I received a call from the Services Coordinator at James’ school, a day before the informal meet-and-greet for all students
Read moreAmazing Progress
Wow. I knew Ashton was doing so much better at his current school, but I really had no idea how much
Read moreThe Next Level
By Jeff Stimpson “Level I Assessment” reads the document they slide across the table at Alex’s IEP. It claims to
Read moreHeart to heart with Ashton’s teacher
So…. Ashton’s teacher called me over the weekend. I’d heard from one of his classroom assistants that the teacher had
Read moreApology From Your Child’s Former Teacher
Dear Parents of Special-Needs Children I’ve Taught In the Past, I need to make a big apology. You see, I’ve
Read moreThe New DSM Proposed Definition of Autism and What It Means to Us?
There’s been a lot of talk about how the upcoming DSM V definition of autism will affect people on the
Read moreBack to School
So far, I think I have been blessed in the schools that my son has attended. I have consistently found
Read moreDealing with the IEP – You Don’t have to Yell
We have all heard the stories. That mother who screams and yells at their child’s IEP meeting. The one
Read moreWhy does it have to be so hard?
10/21/11 – Ryan did very well across the street in math today. Although I had to refocus and redirect him
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