We have both boys transitioning this year. Have I mentioned that? I probably have. It’s one of the things that’s been preoccupying my mind these days. Since our oldest wasn’t diagnosed until he was 8 1/2, these are firsts all around. We have the older child transitioning to middle school. Having a child in middle… read more »
Knowledge is Power – IEPs
2012
I found this great idea while Twitter and Facebook surfing waiting for the kids to get home from school. An IEP Meme. A way for those of us who have been through the process to share. I also plan on reading posts written by others to gain ideas as both of my boys trasition into… read more »
USDA Still Discriminates Against Kids with Lactose Intolerance
2011
Finally, this school year, 2011-12, the USDA has determined that schools must provide drinkable water to all students with unrestricted access during their lunch periods. This can be in the form of a mass dispense system in the cafeteria, or a drinking fountain in or adjacent to the eating area. I don’t call this a… read more »
Ridiculous School Lunch Policies
2011
Our school did something good this year. They made their bazillion forms we get on the first day all electronic. It was easy to fill out, and I could easy print any addendums I needed. Then they pulled a boner. My son is lactose intolerant. The dietary forms state “The School/school district does not make… read more »
The State of Education
2011
Let’s face it going to school is not what it was about 15 years ago (has it really been that long already) since I graduated from high school. So much of the curriculum is teaching to standardized tests now. Schools are under so much pressure to perform on these tests that they aren’t teaching things… read more »
One Down, One to Go
2011
I had the 9yo’s IEP meeting yesterday. Everyone has such good things to say about him. I really think they had the wrong child. Honestly, I’m glad that he’s made such strides in school, even if behaviors at home are more challenging. It’s amazing what a year, a correct diagnosis, proper services, and a good… read more »
Hope Renewed
2011
Yesterday, getting the mail was awesome! I am now holding in my hands referrals for my 4 year old for speech, OT, and the developmental pediatrician. I know when I call the developmental pediatrician they’ll probably laugh at me and tell me our appointment is in 2 years, but the speech and OT are HUGE…. read more »
School Vouchers
2011
I’ll admit that when I saw our newly elected governor of PA was opening up talks for school vouchers again, I was excited. It was one thing I wish Tom Ridge had followed through with before he left for bigger and better things in DC. Education as a whole is something I wish our last… read more »
Dear Schools
2011
Dear Schools, Regarding the weather, sometimes you just miss the mark. I know we don’t have a lot of snow out there right now. I can see that. But did you hear the freezing rain pinging off your windows from about 1:30-3am? I did. That’s under the snow. You only called a 2hr delay. The… read more »
Getting Antsy to PCS
2010
Am I the only military spouse who actually gets antsy to move after about 2 1/2 years? Even before we came back to active duty, we moved a lot due to family growth and job changes. The longest I’ve lived in one dwelling since I left home is a little over 4 years. Now we’re… read more »
