A Turning Point That Changed Everything
Published: Wed, 01/15/25
Updated: Wed, 01/15/25
When Dylan turned 3, the district staff recommended a special education preschool class with a 50-50 ratio of students with and without disabilities.
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From Preschool Inclusion to College Dreams
Published: Thu, 01/09/25
Updated: Mon, 01/13/25
Dylan's Story I can’t wait to share this conversation with you—it’s one that’s so close to my heart because it’s with my son, Dylan. Together, we sat…
When Our Kids Test If We Walk the Talk
Published: Thu, 01/02/25
Updated: Thu, 01/02/25
"Mommas, don't let your babies grow up to be..."That famous line from the Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson song echoed in my mind when Dylan, at just…
What Will Your Child’s Life Be Like After High School?
Published: Tue, 12/31/24
Updated: Tue, 12/31/24
Do you ever wonder what’s truly possible when inclusion starts early and carries all the way through college? Join us on Thursday, January 2nd, for a…
😂 Parent Holiday IEP Goals: How Many Will YOU Check Off?
Published: Wed, 12/18/24
Updated: Wed, 12/18/24
I enlisted my husband's help tonight with Christmas gift “wrapping” —and by wrapping, I mean putting gifts into fabric gift bags because, let’s be…
Are Your Child’s IEP Goals Fortune Cookie Sayings
Published: Wed, 12/11/24
Updated: Wed, 12/11/24
Come find out and have some laughs!Be with us tomorrow (Thursday) for some laughs where we’ll use the “What The Elf Ugly IEP Checklist” to uncover the…
Ugly Christmas Sweaters are Optional
Published: Tue, 12/10/24
Updated: Tue, 12/10/24
Ho, ho, hold on to your ugly sweaters, parents! I don’t know about you, but I am SO ready for some laughs. Let’s face it—between reading the fine…
Be Careful What You Ask For
Published: Wed, 12/04/24
Updated: Wed, 12/04/24
You Might Have to Get Out The Cleaning Supplies When our son Dylan was little, we had some of his meetings at our house. While we discussed goals and…
How Could I Do This Again?
Published: Wed, 11/27/24
Updated: Wed, 11/27/24
Guess what? I did it again—I forgot to take the turkey out of the freezer in time! So, this year’s main dish is going to be a bit of an e periment.
Why Self-Advocacy is Non-Negotiable
Published: Tue, 11/19/24
Updated: Tue, 11/19/24
From the Classroom to the Boardroom Parents, Have You Ever Asked Yourself... Who’s making decisions for my child’s future? It can be scary to think of…