Explaining childhood trauma to school professionals can be very difficult. Many times, they listen but do not believe. They may sympathize but never empathize with the child. If it is related to a traumatic event from a child, they only deal with negative behavior. Schools need to start listening to parents. Here are some statements…
Behaviors are output from a reaction that a child experiences. Society and adults label behaviors as positive or negative. Children will have an input and output of behavior with any experience. Everything can be a behavior. Eating is an output behavior because the child is hungry. Behavior is a cause and effect. Children have been…
In just a few weeks schools will start to close for the summer. It is so important to reflect and celebrate with your child. Here are 5 ways to end the school year on a positive note. First, plan some type of celebration. It can be with friends and family or with your child….
Retention is a complex topic for many parents who are in third grade. Many state tests are coming up and parents need to be aware of the laws related to repeating the grade again. At least 29 states have some legislature in place for third-grader retention. The retention laws are for students that did not…
Navigating the End of the School Year Since the end of the school year is coming here are some thoughts to navigate the school year-end. Regardless of the age of the child, it is a time to reflect on all the work the child has completed. Also, celebrate the achievements he/she accomplished. Reflect on your…
This blog is about how you as parents need to tell the school what your child needs whether if he/she has special needs or not to get what they need. My youngest son was starting a new school and during the application process, I went to the school and filled out the paperwork and I…
Parents you should be aware that now is the time that schools start discussing the idea for a child to be retained. Many schools and states have rules /laws about student retention. Retention is not making significate progress in the student’s grade. The focus usually starts in third grade because of the importance of state…
Personal experience when schools focus on their needs not the students. I have special needs children and many times the school personnel have told me they know better than me. Dealing with schools can be very difficult at times. Many school professionals have different agendas especially when it is dealing with parents. As parents, we…
What is the difference between RTI and MTSS? RTI (Response to Intervention) is an evaluation system to provide academic support to all students. RTI (Response to Intervention) is a part of the 2004 reauthorization of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is a comprehensive program usually for the whole…
This blog is about the frustration I had at an emergency room with my youngest sitting there for over 8 hours and being mostly ignored by the staff. Our youngest son had febrile seizures in the past. Febrile seizures are a seizure caused by a fever. His first one was two months after we brought…
