I’ve lived near Philadelphia most of my life. Like most local kids, I had the mandatory school trips to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Franklin Institute. (Not all in one day.) As an ...

Did you know that some school students, particularly those in rural areas such as Reservations, may ride the school bus for over 2 hours one way? Not exactly rocket science to identify it as a ...

We just love visiting farms. Both of my kids love animals, Kevin in particular. There are many local farms and animal farms to visit with children in Pennsylvania. I think I have taken my kids to ...

“It’s the bus. It’s always the bus!” My former supervisor used to say that all the time. And honestly? She wasn’t wrong. Some of the biggest school issues happen before the first bell even rings. The ...

Listen, I’m just going to open this article by bursting everyone’s bubble. Some of the most common questions I get from parents are about free special education advocates. Are IEP advocates free? How ...

IEP guidance and resources, and advocacy-informed tools to support stronger IEPs and better outcomes for students. Created from years of real-world experience in IEP and 504 meetings.

Many special needs parents have never heard of Olmstead. But if you have a disability, love someone who does, or depend on disability services, a DOJ memo released on June 19 could affect your future.

Ok, so social media has been in a tizzy for the past week over this. Here’s what we know so far, as far as the possible OSEP shutdown and the Special Education Layoffs. This is longer than I had ...

School refusal is a growing concern for families and schools, yet there is little consistent guidance on how it is being identified or addressed in practice. To better understand what is happening on ...

When your child struggles with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or executive functioning, the simple act of taking notes in class can become overwhelming. However, note-taking is an essential academic ...

Sometimes, you just need a classic. And “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” never misses. These printable coloring pages bring the charm of the book right into your learning time, whether you’re focusing on ...

Are you good at sports? Is your child? Have you been told that you just “aren’t good at sports?” I have. In fact, I was in adaptive PE as a kid. I hated sports. Turns out, I really needed some help ...