Over this last year I have unfortunately let the blog lay fallow. I have many excuses such as being busy with teaching (that has now ended) and family obligations, but I am back and happy to report that the I have hired Pam Labellarte, a veteran advocate, to further help students receive a FAPE under IDEIA and 504. She will no doubt also be blogging.
Pam has been involved with:
"Educating and counseling parents as well as attending their child’s
Special Education meetings. Providing
Disability Awareness presentations to schools, hospitals, physicians
offices, corporations, community groups and medical schools ·
Instructing youth with disabilities, in self advocacy and employment
readiness skills."
She is also a parent of 2 young adults with special needs who are in the thick of the transition process. So she brings that personal perspective to the table as well. I am fortunate to have such a caring and experienced advocate to work with families to realize an effective and successful outcome for their students, and to keep me from letting the blog go fallow again.
Yay! I've missed you, Charlie. What did you learn from your students?
Welcome, Pam! I'm sure your insights from the front lines will be instructive.
And Lori, I hope you'll make a comeback too.
Posted by: Daunna Minnich | August 24, 2009 at 08:33 AM
We are currently fighting our school district to allow my son's service dog in. I would love to see some info on that and how we can successfully integrate the dog into school!
Posted by: Rhonda | September 03, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Hello! I almost asked about your blog at the CASANA conference, but didn't want to pressure you. I enjoyed your talk very much and am glad you will be blogging again in the future.
Posted by: Bluestem | September 04, 2009 at 08:50 PM
I've missed you, Charlie. What did you learn from your students?
Welcome, Pam! I'm sure your insights from the front lines
Posted by: hearing school | September 07, 2009 at 04:40 AM
Your blog helped inspire me to pursue a legal education. Thank you! I'm glad you're back!
Posted by: Law School Mom | September 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM
:) Glad to have you back! and Welcome Pam! I have no doubt that the the two of you- oops make that 3 ( forgot Amanda) will be even more of a powerhouse!
Best Wishes-
Kathy and Tim Tumminaro
Posted by: kathy Tumminaro | September 21, 2009 at 08:36 AM