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OSEP tells TEA:  No Way Jose.   You Haven’t Finished Fixing Your Mess

OSEP tells TEA: No Way Jose. You Haven’t Finished Fixing Your Mess

by Cynthia Singleton | Dec 3, 2020 | advocacy, current events

Some of you may know that OSEP (the Office of Special Ed Programs) has been investigating TEA (Texas Education Agency) since the Houston Chronicle published the Denied series in 2017. The Denied series documented how the former Gov. Rick Perry directed the TEA to keep...
How to Use the Power of Gratitude to Defeat Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

How to Use the Power of Gratitude to Defeat Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

by Cynthia Singleton | Nov 24, 2020 | advocacy, wellness

Talking about gratitude at Thanksgiving sounds a bit hokey, it really isn’t. These days are tough for parents.  The added stress of educating kids at home is affecting everybody. Thanksgiving sounded like the perfect time to introduce you to the power of a daily...
Do Your Child’s Accommodations Need to be Adjusted for Virtual Learning?

Do Your Child’s Accommodations Need to be Adjusted for Virtual Learning?

by Cynthia Singleton | Nov 19, 2020 | advocacy, Co-Vid

If you find yourself pulling your hair out to get your child to engage with on-line learning, it may be time to schedule teacher conference to discuss adjusting the accommodations. What Are Accommodations? To be nit picky about it, accommodations were created under...
Winter Is Coming–Is Your Supplement Regimen Up to It?

Winter Is Coming–Is Your Supplement Regimen Up to It?

by Cynthia Singleton | Nov 17, 2020 | advocacy, Co-Vid

News of spikes in Co-VID 19 cases around the country is sobering. With that in mind, I wanted to use my post for Well Tuesdays to share some critical information from Dr. Paul Marik and the good people at the Frontline Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCCA). They...
Why is it so Hard to Apply What I’ve Researched on the Internet at My Child’s Special Ed Meetings?

Why is it so Hard to Apply What I’ve Researched on the Internet at My Child’s Special Ed Meetings?

by Cynthia Singleton | Nov 12, 2020 | advocacy, New to special education, SPED process

I did a survey recently, and discovered that the second biggest challenge facing parents is: I research on the internet, but I don’t know how to apply what I’ve learned.  34% This isn’t surprising. Effectively advocating for your child at an IEP meeting in real time...
Texas’ Abysmal Record Denying Money to Children with Disabilities and What You Can Do

Texas’ Abysmal Record Denying Money to Children with Disabilities and What You Can Do

by Cynthia Singleton | Oct 29, 2020 | advocacy, current events, special education

Have you ever heard this answer in response to your request for services for your child? We don’t have the money. These days you are hearing it less and less because more school administrators have realized that is an illegal answer to any parent request for special...
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