Mar 21, 2017 | Read
Let’s begin with the idea that all (yes, all!) teaching is done with intention. The question becomes: What intention is created? Let’s consider these two classrooms. Classroom #1 The class of 25 students sits in rows facing the front of the class as one co-teacher...
Feb 6, 2017 | Read
As a hard of hearing student, I had the supports I needed in elementary school to be successful and learn alongside my hearing peers when I was in the general education classroom—a sign language interpreter, preferential seating at the front of the room, and a...
Dec 14, 2016 | Read
For his first five years in public education, Simon attended a self-contained classroom in the school across town with other students who were labeled with “intellectual disabilities.” Every school day, a bus designated for Simon and his classmates pulled into Simon’s...
Oct 27, 2016 | Read
My younger sister’s name is Katie. She is often described by her diagnosis of Down syndrome. To me, Katie is so much more. One day my mom and I went to the bank to sign a loan for my first car. Katie insisted on coming. We went through the meeting with the financial...
Jun 10, 2016 | Read
Who’s in your basement? A blog is a conversation and I hope that you will join in and bring your perspectives and experiences. I come to this conversation first as a product of public education, and second as the parent of students who attended public schools. ...
