by Ari Yares | Jul 24, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
School districts are announcing their plans for the upcoming school year. Unlike the end of the prior school year, we’ve had time to think about how remote learning will impact kids, particularly those receiving special education services. Share this: Click to...
by Ari Yares | May 22, 2020 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Any meeting at school can be intimidating. Each of us comes to school with her own baggage, good and bad, from our own education which can make serving as our child’s advocate just a little tricky for us. Special education meetings or IEP meetings are even more...
by Ari Yares | Oct 10, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Trying to figure out the best way to support your child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be tricky. There are lots of choices to make, particularly as you think about to involve the school and what kind of formal plan would best help your...
by Ari Yares | Aug 7, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Getting your child help at school can be confusing and intimidating. There are all sorts of new terms to understand, deadlines to track, and policies to follow. While the law requires parental participation and informed consent, even the most informed parents can...
by Ari Yares | Jul 31, 2019 | School Psychology, The Innovative Dad Blog, Uncategorized
What images come to mind when you hear the phrase “special education”? There are a lot of common misconceptions. Some people believe that kids who are in special education will be labeled. Others think that they have to learn separately from other kids....