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The Bayberry Candle Tradition and Poem | Christmas | New Year’s Eve

Bayberry Candle Holiday Tradition You light the candle when the 1st star appears. Most importantly, you must time the lighting of the candle so it will stay lit until after midnight. Legend has it that will bring a year of prosperity and good fortune to the house. Coal Region Connections Do you do this? We do. […]

IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents | Be Prepared and Confident!

IEP Preparation Checklist As an advocate, I have attended literally hundreds of IEP meetings. I know you, Moms. You’re stressed and anxious. But attending all those IEP meetings has also given me a tremendous view of all kinds of people and meetings and ways to prepare. If you hire a Special Education Advocate, you might […]

5 Things ALL Schools need to STOP doing, right now.

Public Education Reform I call myself a Public Education supporter. I advocate, I lobby, I educate myself on the issues. Public education benefits our society, well beyond our own kids. I truly want it to succeed. I hear these same stories, day in, day out. My guess is that this post will generate some angry […]

Why Zero Tolerance School Policies are Bad for Special Education.

Effects of Zero Tolerance Policies in Schools I will never forget that mom’s face. Never before have I seen a woman be carrying so much stress and worry in her face. I was walking out of a meeting. It was a manifestation determination review hearing for a client. This particular district held them often and […]

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