In my book, Navigating the Educational System, 5 Strategies to Get the Best for Your Child, I talk about the various educational settings available for parents to choose from today. My belief is that parents are best qualified to determine
Last week I wrote about accommodations and modifications you can request for your child with special needs. How do you know when your child needs more services than the school provides? When is it time for a change in academic
Make the most of your children’s summer vacation from school by having the structure and supervision in place that allows you to reach your goals for them.
In colonial America, parents were the primary providers of their children’s education. They hired tutors, if they could afford it, or taught their children themselves, if they were literate. Even after townships began providing a community school, parents formed the
Parents are responsible to provide for their children’s basic needs. They provide food, shelter, nurturing and structure. When it comes to homework, parents provide a time and place for homework and any necessary materials. They sit down with their children
Some parents feel intimidated by education professionals, especially if the parents don’t have an advanced degree or even any post high training. They may feel that the teacher is the expert and be reluctant to interfere with or question what
504 The first federally mandated accommodation to allow all students access to a quality education is section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely
During the 1970’s there were federal laws passed that addressed the needs of students with disabilities. In 1973 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibited the exclusion from any program or activity receiving funds from the federal government of an
Welcome to In Support of Families. This is Emmalou Penrod. I have been passionate about education since I was a young girl, lining up my dolls to play school. I have always enjoyed learning. I remember that I couldn’t wait
Parents are responsible for the education of their children. Our nation was founded at a time when parents had limited support in the discharge of that responsibility. In most communities it rested entirely on their shoulders. Today we have a