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3 Reasons Why It’s Not Time to Let Go of Your College Student
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I know, I know…this post totally contradicts another post I wrote, “3 Reasons Why It’s Time to Let Go of Your College Student.” Please hear me out…with special education students, parents must live on both sides of the street. While there are plenty of reasons not to interfere, there are just as many reasons in…
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3 Reasons Why It’s Time to Let Go of Your College Student
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Teenagers with special needs don’t suddenly get better the moment they step foot on a college campus. Parents are still ready to pounce on anyone who even thinks about looking at their kidlet the wrong way. But after we cut the red tape where do we go from there? Will he or she pass all…
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Why the Death of a Sibling Is Like a Broken Bone
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The baby boom brought children; many, many children. Sometimes, one family alone had six or more. There is strength in body and soul. But what happens when one of those siblings passes first and prematurely? The rest of us feel a void; one of our bones is broken and can’t be healed. Holiday traditions stay…
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Have You Planned an Informal “Meet the Teacher” Yet?
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The school year is approaching fast. The school staff has returned to work after a long summer’s nap. Be proactive This is a good time to contact your student’s case manager or resource teacher and ask for an informal introductory meeting. Let the case manager know you are not looking for a sit down meeting.…
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For Special Education, Be Sure to Add “Red-Tape” to the Supply List
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Whether your child is entering Kindergarten, moving to a new high school, starting college, or transitioning to a group home, be sure to build in enough time and consider the bureaucracies’ “red tape.” It is inevitable that during your students’ school-life, he or she will be involved in many activities, assessments, or various educational (and…