Happy Labor Day parents and guardians. I’m checking in after almost a month of school has begun. How are you feeling? How is your child’s school year going? I tell the truth. It’s been a struggle so far this year. I’m in a new county, a new school, a new position, with new students and […]
I’m back with my monthly post. I’m back to school and am in a new county and a new school. I am back in the self contained unit for IND, which I absolutely love. As a teacher, I have countless hours of planning and creating for the first month of school. After the initial setup […]
My last blog recapped the 13 exceptionalities your child may be eligible under to receive special education services. As a teacher of 30+ years I have used a lot of strategies to help children across the special education very large umbrella. This blog will focus on those strategies I have used as a teacher. Many […]
I can’t believe I’ve been teaching for 31 years. To say it is rewarding is an understatement. Unless you live it, you can’t really comprehend what it is like. I continue to love being a special education teacher and aim to give parents the tools to fight for their child. The collaboration between school and […]
What are goals for your child this year? Executive Functioning Skills: Cognitive skills that help people control and coordinate their other cognitive abilities and behaviors including Self-monitoring, planning, organizing, reasoning, mental flexibility, and problem-solving. These skills are essential for lifelong functioning in areas such as critical thinking, problem-solving, planning, decision making, and executing tasks. Toileting: A […]
Good evening. How are you all fairing in this holiday break? Is your child ready to go back to school? Are you ready to have them go back to school? Structure and consistency is so very important. Create a home plan so your child can learn what is expected when they are home, so they […]
We all survived the first day back from our week long Thanksgiving break. Students were freezing and so chatty!!! Teachers are trying to rein them in with reminders to follow safe procedures at school. All kids and adults need structure and consistency. Remember that baby you let sleep a little longer so you could get […]
Here we go again. The night before we are back to school. The next three weeks will be filled with parties, baking, shopping, decorating and late nights PLUS state tests, homework and class tests. Sports are still in play as well as afterschool activities. Your child who craves consistency and structure will be struggling. Navigating […]
I touched briefly on assessments the other day, but I wanted to recap. Parents, please, please, please, check to make sure your child is receiving their accommodations. In elementary school, it should be provided for them automatically, but as they get older, they are expected to request them. As a special education teacher, I have […]
Is your child receiving their accommodations? If they’re young enough, the teachers should be advocating for them. If your child is in middle school they need to advocate for themselves. Take a minute and ask them. Reducing anxiety and giving them what they need to be successful is a must!