To say that this school year has been a challenge is an understatement. To be completely real, it has been nuts. Districts and teachers have had to grapple with how to set up effective remote learning strategies. Students have had to mourn the loss of essential academic and social activities. And parents have had to figure out overnight how to […]
Are your kids flying through homeschooling and distance learning activities in no time flat? Tired of hearing that they are “bored”? Check out some of our favorite activities for ending boredom and increasing learning and engagement during homeschooling and distance learning! Learn about the family To me, one of the most appealing things about homeschooling has always been that it […]
Who could have guessed that an institution as old as school could just…shut down? And yet, here we are. Schools across the nation have closed their doors due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Officials in many states are predicting that school closures will continue through the remainder of the school year. Some might call it a crisis. And in […]
As COVID-19 continues to spread and most schools across the country have made the tough decision to close, parents are finding themselves in unchartered territory- balancing the role of both parent and teacher. If you find yourself in this unprecedented situation, read below for some tips on how to not only survive but thrive during these difficult times. Consult with […]
If you’re familiar with special education services you’ve probably heard the term “IEE”. So, what is an IEE? And, does your student need one? IEE stands for Independent Educational Evaluation. Parents are legally entitled to request an IEE from the school district (at public expense). They can do so when they disagree with the public agency’s (i.e. school district) assessment. […]