When a parent realizes their child is not thriving in school, even despite the school district’s very best efforts to work with the child, they can feel defeated and alone. Conversely, when the school team is concerned that their large public-school setting is simply not …

The Importance of Low Child to Teacher Ratios Research strongly suggests that smaller class sizes and low student to teacher ratios within classes greatly impact the success of all children. Particularly in early education programs, children need individualized attention and proactive services. The Center for …

Organize all that paperwork In the world of special education, there are lots of meetings, paperwork, and documentation. Try to keep a family calendar of school events, special education meetings, conferences, etc. Setting up a binder or folder to keep your child’s special education documentation, …

3 Underserved and Overlooked Student Populations in Public Schools  When it comes to equity in education, we often think of ethnic and racial minorities, students with disabilities, or students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to equity. There are many student populations …

By Dr. Ford The stories in the cookbook are packed with ways that the neurodiverse students benefit! However, in summary our culinary arts program provides critical life skill instruction, an outlet for creativity and an opportunity for students to gather in community. We decided to …