By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. As you are aware, Donald Trump was recently elected President of the United States, and he takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025. He has not
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 78 https://youtube.com/live/pLC_pL6W3qY In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Robin Brannan, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years experience supporting neurodivergent
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. In today’s diverse classrooms, cultural competence is mandatory for students to thrive and it is a critical component of an effective special education program. By understanding and respecting
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 77 https://youtube.com/live/ZgJexNCfEB8 In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Michelle Letterly, a financial advisor specializing in helping families with special needs children. Michelle shares
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. In a post-pandemic world, helping students deal with mental health challenges in K-12 schools has taken on new urgency. An increasing number of students face difficulties, such as,
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 76 https://youtube.com/live/M_9FVFNodPY In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Meagan Gillcrist, the Executive Director and Founder of AlignEd. Meagan shares her journey, from
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. There is a new—well, newish—theory that some children, along with a few adults, with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may lie as “a self-preservation strategy rooted in poor
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 75 https://youtube.com/live/N8p8ZymIP98 In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Pamela Newman, LCSW-C, owner of PRN Counseling, a boutique therapy practice offering customized mental health
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 74 https://youtube.com/live/EslYthME2VA In this enlightening episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Catina Franklin Sweedy, the visionary behind Embark Center for Self-Directed Education. Catina shares insights
US Dept. of Ed Proposes Grants of $30M for State Assessments and $149M for Student Literacy Programs
Blog by Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education put out a press release announcing “$179 million in grants focused on supporting academic acceleration for every child,” including 30
