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"We're not sure this is the right fit"... in other words, "Your kid doesn't...
While taking some time out for self-care the other day, I settled into my comfy couch and dived into Season One of Parenthood. I had finally given-in to the fact that I had a full-blown cold and gave...
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Tips for Promoting Collaboration at the IEP Meeting
A team is a group of people who come together for a common goal. For an IEP team, the common goal is to support the educational needs of a student with special needs. The IEP meeting is all about...
View ArticleFeeling trapped?
Sometimes I'm struck by the little lessons that can be found in nature. The other day, I discovered a squirrel in my chicken coop. While my chickens were roaming about the yard on my little suburban...
View ArticleInclusion in the Church: Special Needs Ministry Resources
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The IEP File: A Scrapbook of Sorts
After over two hours of sitting at a table among dedicated team members, I could hardly believe the book we had written. This book of nearly 50 IEP goals outlined every hope and desire of one...
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Listen, just listen.
Whenever I choose to share a post, I worry a little and wonder how my ramblings and perspective may come across to others. I want this blog to be a place for honest conversations and perspective...
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Self-Care: Establishing and Supporting Healthy Roots
The vine of the pole bean plant shown in this picture, produces sweeter, tastier beans when it has a sturdy pole to hold on to.... "Our bodies are gardens to which our wills are gardeners." -William...
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Leading by Example: Lessons in Collaboration and Problem-Solving
~Every challenge presents an opportunity to problem-solve.~Every opportunity to problem-solve provides students with a chance to practice the important skills required to solve real-life, every day...
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Summer is Just Around the Corner... Oh no, now what?
As the school year comes to a close, many students look forward to a break from the structure and expectations of school. However, for students with special needs, the summer break can be a...
View ArticleJust Keep Swimming
As the end of the school year comes to a close, many students, families, and teachers are left with uncertainty about what to expect between now and the next school year. The theme is "change". The...
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