Jenni Anderson “Everyday Hero”
Meet Jenni Anderson: Our Unsung Hero Who Never Stops Serving When the Thompson Station Church’s Stone Soup ministry gears up for its special needs events, you can count on Jenni to add that extra sparkle of love.
Special Needs
Bookshelf Essentials: Life Skills Books
Life Skills for Every Child Every family faces unique challenges, especially when teaching essential life skills. This book offers practical advice tailored for children of all abilities. Finding Your Way Through Discovery Discovering your child has a disability can be overwhelming. This guide helps you navigate emotional hurdles and plan for the future with compassion.
2016 Cover Winner: Madison & Dane
Madison & Dane’s Family Welcomes Nathan Madison Elliot, a brave nine‑year‑old living with global delay, embodies resilience—balancing school, caring for her brothers, and dreaming of motherhood. When she grows up, that spark lights not just her own future but also inspires others facing challenges.
Real Moms Share: Why Lola Won’t Be Going to School This Year
Why wouldn’t Lola be starting school today? For many parents raising blind and visually impaired children, each new academic year brings a mix of hope and anxiety. This week, I’ll be waking up alone at 5:45 a.m., without Lola waiting for the bus with smiles from Terri and Toshua.
Strategies for Great IEP Meetings
Why Prepare for an IEP Meeting? Empowering Parents with Strategies Attending an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting as a parent comes with its own set of challenges. But what if you could walk into that room feeling prepared, informed, and confident?
New School Year Should Mean New IEP
New IEP for School Year Transition This summer prepare your child’s IEP. As grades and schools change, revisit goals based on teacher feedback. Monitor progress through regular reports—don’t wait until spring when it may be too late to adjust goals before the next year begins. Address regression quickly by updating present levels in new grade/setting.
Tips from a Tutor About Reading
Make reading an everyday habit to boost special needs learners’ skills: Tips include setting achievable goals and making reading fun – these simple steps can unlock independence through the power of words. Reading with patience transforms challenges into achievements for children and parents alike. Practice makes progress, turning hurdles into stepping stones toward literacy success.
Did You Know? Special Ed Classrooms Get Cameras, College or Technical Scholarship Available, & Healthy Vision Checklist
Special Ed Classrooms Get Cameras to Ensure Student Safety This article discusses the new mandate requiring cameras in Texas Special Ed classrooms as a safety measure. The video recordings are retained for six months to potentially capture incidents of suspected injury during activities like restraints used in special ed programs.
Expectations: How Far Have We Come and What to Expect for the New School Year
Head into a new school year filled with potential – that’s where it starts as we reflect on our babies’ growth. Ever felt like you were in over your head during your first back-to-school season? We’ve all been there. But when your child is special needs, those worries can feel especially magnified.
Today I Cried Special Moments
Waking up early this morning, we fixed breakfast together before heading out, scouring the house for last-minute essentials while I packed cleaning supplies in a bag for my daughter’s new home.