Choosing a preschool can feel overwhelming. With so many options and factors to consider, it’s important to focus on what matters most for your family and your child. Take time to explore what’s available in your area and reflect on your child’s needs and your family’s preferences. What to Consider Before selecting a preschool, think… Read more »

Advocating means speaking up for your child. It means helping others understand what your child needs to learn and grow. If you want your child to be included in a typical classroom, you may need to ask for that. You know your child best. When you share your child’s strengths, needs, and personality with teachers… Read more »

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act supports Inclusion  IDEA is a law that makes sure children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is one of the six parts of IDEA. Least Restrictive Environment states that: Children with disabilities should learn with their non-disabled peers as much as possible. Least Restrictive… Read more »

Inclusion is important for all children. It helps everyone feel like they belong. When children learn together, they grow in many ways. Inclusion teaches kindness and respect. In an inclusive preschool, children with and without disabilities learn side by side. Children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) work on the same lessons as their classmates…. Read more »

An inclusive preschool is a place where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together. Inclusion means that every student: feels welcome feels like they belong can take part in class can reach their full potential In an inclusive classroom, children with and without disabilities learn together. It’s not just the children with disabilities… Read more »

What does the lifespan approach mean? How do we plan for it? The lifespan approach examines how people grow, change, and adapt throughout their lives. Children are introduced to new experiences and learn to interact with others as they grow and develop. Our goal is to prepare them for the next stages of life and… Read more »

IEP goals describe what a student will learn or focus on.  IEP goals set the bar for measuring the student’s progress with the provided services and support. We have discussed having high expectations for your child and the importance of communicating those expectations. Now, it is time to write goals that will help your child… Read more »

A goal is a target that someone is trying to reach or achieve. Objectives are small, measurable steps to get to the goal. The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) documents contain goals your child will work on to improve their skills and functionality.   Goals in the following areas can… Read more »

The Individual Family Service Plan and Individual Education Plan document the supports and services provided for children with delays or disabilities. Overview of the IFSP – Individual Family Service Plan • Early Intervention • Infancy to 2 years old • Child’s present level of development in all areas • Outcomes for the child and family… Read more »

Believing that someone will perform well or achieve their goals. The belief that children will achieve their full potential.   What are high expectations? High expectations are the strong belief that something good will happen. These expectations come from the hopes and dreams we have for our children. Our high expectations shape our reality and… Read more »