Collaborative Special Education Advocacy

Tips and strategies to get the education your child with disabilities deserves.

What You Need to Know About ESY

Published: Thu, 02/06/25

Updated: Thu, 02/06/25

Before The Meeting Have you given up on the district providing ESY services you would even want for your child?Or maybe you have to remind the school…

Parents, Are You Getting the Runaround About ESY?

Published: Wed, 02/05/25

Updated: Wed, 02/05/25

If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting feeling shut down, ignored, or flat-out confused about ESY… it’s not your fault. Many schools have been…

This Post Reappeared After Years…

Published: Wed, 01/29/25

Updated: Wed, 01/29/25

And You Need to See It! This morning, I was just casually scrolling through Facebook on my phone when I decided to switch over to my The Art of…

Do you want answers the school won’t give you?

Published: Tue, 01/28/25

Updated: Tue, 01/28/25

You’ve been told to trust the professionals—that they know best.You’ve been assured that if you follow the process, everything will work out.But let…

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.

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…

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