Let’s Talk Inclusion
What Is Inclusion? [ in-kloo-zhuhn ] Inclusion is the practice of educating all students together – students with disabilities and students without disabilities – side-by-side in the general education setting...
July/Aug 2022
Let’s Talk Inclusive Classrooms
What Makes a Classroom Inclusive? Children with disabilities have a right to a public education and to be part of the general education classroom. Federal legislation makes it clear that...
Let’s Talk: Inclusive Playgrounds
Inclusion Looks like a fun play date at the Park. (See what our models are wearing) Click on the model’s name to find out what they’re wearing. A BIG thank...
Let’s Talk: Peer Buddy Programs
Peer Buddy Many students with disabilities can feel excluded from their school communities. In response, some schools have developed peer-buddy programs that aim to create more inclusive environments. A peer...
Life after School Ends
Life after School Ends tips to promote future employment How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December before it’s June. My goodness, how the...
Ask “Sandwich” Questions
Partnering with your child’s school is essential, and this great tip from ParentCompanion.org will help the school personnel feel like they are part of your child’s team. What is a...
How to Improve Communication Using Strategies from Positive Behavior Support
Improving Communication Maddie has an 8-year-old daughter, Sara, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Intellectual Disability. Sara is generally a happy little girl, however sometimes she has trouble communicating and becomes...
Small Steps to Help Your Loved One Progress
Help your loved one progress As families, we are always looking for the ‘big win,’ but they are hard to come by. And to feel like we are making progress,...
How to Find a Special Education Advocate
Special Education Advocate The special education and IEP process can be stressful and confusing. Many parents turn to a special needs advocate to guide them as they seek services for...
Tech Tools to Get You Back to School Ready
Back to School Ready Apps Back to school doesn’t have to be stressful. Summer break is a time to relax, unwind, and refresh. Now that you and your children have...