Setting up an IEP; It’s Okay To Ask For Help
I want to thank La Comadre, for letting me share my story. I am a mom of two boys: SaulRead More…
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My Son’s Kindergarten Teacher Guided Me in Getting My Son the Resources He Needed
Autism is such a complex word. I never thought it would be a part of my life. My first bornRead More…
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How I Fight For the Education I was Denied
I’m Marisol Guerra, a 36 year old Mexican American from the bay area. Growing up my family moved a lot,Read More…
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To the Special Needs Mom: I Give You Permission To Be Weak
This is the confession of a special needs mom of three children on the spectrum who is speaking not forRead More…
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Some Resources for Children with “Hidden Disabilities”
Schools are meant to provide an educational foundation for students of all ages and backgrounds. This is the place whereRead More…
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A Single Father’s Reflection on Recognition Exclusion
Friday was Lily’s last day in 2nd Grade. A great accomplishment. There was a time when we did not knowRead More…
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Navigating the Special Education Process from Student Study Team Meetings to IEPs and 504 Plans
As a parent, it can be scary to have to face the daunting task of asking the school to evaluateRead More…
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My Child is on the Spectrum, and He Thrives at Rocketship Redwood City Prep
My name is Brenda Cabrera, and I am the mother of a second-grade student at Rocketship Redwood City Prep. IRead More…
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Incorporating Universal Design for Learning: Educators Need to See the ABLE, Not the LABEL
I recently sat in a training focused on the need to increase access and equity in classrooms for students with visibleRead More…
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Our Children’s Struggle To Learn Is Our Fight as Parents Too
When my son was in elementary school, I noticed that he was struggling. He attended traditional schools in districts whichRead More…
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