By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Staffing shortages are one of the major issues that American schools face in special education. Addressing this shortage will require a multi-faceted approach that prioritizes both recruitment and retention of qualified, passionate
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Some families feel stigmatized by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), so they delay or even refuse to allow their child to be assessed for learning or attention issues that
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. There are many factors that impact who has access to appropriate special education services. One of those factors is racism. You may be wondering what role racism plays.
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 83 https://youtube.com/live/D5_JFov8_OI In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Elyse Dworin, the founder & CEO of Elevated Learning Solutions, a K-12 integrative holistic
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. People with autism and their families have been pushing Congress to pass the Autism CARES Act of 2024. That’s why December 16, 2024 was such a special day.
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 82 https://youtube.com/live/KzI-T3cVk7Y In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Michela Laverty, a seasoned special education consultant and the founder of Oly Able Special Education
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Executive functioning helps people plan, organize, initiate and complete tasks. These skills are important in school, home, and everyday life. For students with ADHD, autism, or learning disabilities,
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 81 https://youtu.be/kQ6pcVH88bk Introduction: In this episode, Frances Shefter welcomes Randi Johnson, Principal Attorney and Chief Engagement Officer at Gravis Law. Together, they discuss the unique challenges and
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. In today’s society, there are numerous factors that can cause trauma. Some students were traumatized by the Covid pandemic. They may have lost a close relative or started
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 80 https://youtube.com/live/Qv2MnD937rU In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Dr. Jaclyn Halpern, Partner & Clinical Director of Psychology at Playful Therapy Connections, an organization
