Susan C. Stone, Kristina W. Supler and Vivian Garfunkel | Apr 20, 2020 | SD Articles
We hope you and your family are well during these stressful times. Now that the extended spring break is over for all public schools, we are facing a new reality. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding your child’s special...
Vivian Garfunkel, Susan C. Stone and Kristina W. Supler | Oct 9, 2019 | Articles, SD Articles
How can a parent prepare for the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) so that it does not become intimidating or cumbersome? Parents should ask for the draft in a timely manner so they can review it and request changes where necessary. Read the present levels of...
Vivian Garfunkel | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog, SD Articles
Extended School Year (ESY) planning is now underway, as parents and teachers meet with Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to assess progress over the past year and discuss summer curriculum. One of the least understood components of the IEP is how...
KJK | Apr 9, 2019 | SD Articles
Roughly 3.6 million students are expected to graduate from high school this year. It is estimated that 1 in 59 children in the United States have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”), and of those children, 35% of students will continue to...
Susan C. Stone and Kristina W. Supler | Aug 21, 2018 | Articles, SD Articles
As the school year begins, parents of children with learning disabilities or differences are gearing up for what is an all-too-common battle – advocating for their kids to ensure equal access to education. Through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)...