Posts Tagged ‘School’
The IEP Eligibility Evaluation
My last blog focused on defining and providing more information about an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The purpose of the next few blogs will be to provide a little more information about determining eligibility for an IEP. This blog will take a closer look at the evaluation process that the school district undergoes prior to […]
Read More >The Downside of Cramming
What’s the best way to approach learning? How can we teach our kids more effective study strategies? I imagine that we can all recall times when we have “crammed” for a final exam. For some, that strategy may be effective in the short term – perhaps yielding a good grade on that particular test. However, […]
Read More >Why My Daughter’s Pencil Grip Led Us to Neuropsychological Testing
I’ll never forget my daughter’s first grade parent-teacher conference. “I’m considering recommending that she repeat first grade,” the teacher said, after updating me on my daughter’s progress. Her reasoning: my daughter Clara (not her real name) seemed fine socially, enjoyed reading, writing and drawing, but had trouble holding a pencil and struggled slightly with basic […]
Read More >Understanding the IEP
This entry will be the first in a multi-part series of blogs addressing the process of obtaining special education services and accommodations through your child’s school district. This process can seem daunting to many parents and is unfortunately often filled with anxiety and frustration. My goal is to help parents to understand this process a little better. […]
Read More >College Survival Tips
I arrived at college confident. I knew I was well-prepared. I worked hard in high school and it showed. I was accepted into a competitive university. But as my family’s unloaded station wagon drove off, it hit me, along with thousands of other college freshman nationwide, that I was now in charge.
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