I Am Not A Baby
We start each of our staff meetings with celebrations, whether it’s a personal celebration, family celebration, or student/classroom celebration. In this meeting one...
Teaching Communication Using Food
Teaching communication to students with disabilities is essential because communication is the foundation for learning, relationships, independence, and behavior management....
The Role Of An Elementary Teacher
I have mentored a lot of teachers over the years, and for the most part, they do well in developing...
Conservatorship
Conservatorship for students with disabilities refers to a legal arrangement in which a court appoints a conservator (often a parent,...
Transitions Keys To Success
It is coming to that time of year for all teachers… transition!!! In education, transition typically refers to the three...
Your Mental Health
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This weeks post is all about exploring mental health… beginning with...
Sibling Challenges
Over the four years that I had Gi, there were tons of stories and pictures from both of her parents...
It’s Just Not Okay
I was recently talking with a parent about her daughter who has a disability. This parent was expressing concern about...
The Role of the Vision Teacher
A vision teacher, also known as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), plays a crucial role in special...
The Role of the SLP
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a crucial role in education by supporting students with communication and language challenges that impact...