The Value of Life Lessons
This year vow not to: o Drop off lunch o Bring in homework left at home o Drop sports gear o Do your child’s homework for them o ...
Could We Be Returning to Full-Time In-Person Learning?
There’s no doubt about it, our kids have had to learn to adjust to the changing landscape for learning this year. Some are fully remote,...
It's MCAS Season and Changes are Afloat
This morning, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued a memorandum addressing the upcoming MCAS testing. Not...
Your Child's IEP in the Time of COVID-19
Well, we made it to September and for the most part, we’re back at school in one form or another. Because schools may be following a...
Considering Homeschooling?
By the looks of social media, the nightly news and practically every conversation we’re having, the subject of what parents are going to...
Plans for Re-Opening School - Special Education
Yesterday, Russell Johnston, Senior Associate Commissioner for Special Education, released Guidance on Fall 2020 Special Education...
Hot Off the Press - What School Will Look Like In September
It’s Here! The long-awaited guidance from DESE regarding reopening school in the fall. The 33 page document provides a thorough outline...
Parent Input on Progress Reports
IDEA requires periodic reporting on a child’s IEP goals to ensure that the individualized program that the Team created is actually...
Ensuring Successful Virtual Team Meetings Using These Tips
Since our last post, it appears we have somewhat settled into a new normal of distance learning. That doesn’t mean there haven’t been...
This Week's Round-Up...The Latest Developments for Education as School Buildings Remain Closed
We hope things are going well, you’re in good health and settling into some type of routine, even if it’s taking one hour at a time. As...
