by Kendra | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog
It happens quickly in IEP and problem-solving meetings. A student is described as “too distractible” in the general education classroom, and before long, the team is discussing resource room time, small group instruction, or another place where the student might be...
by Kendra | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
Schools often defend restrictive practices with a familiar phrase: “We’re preparing students for the real world.” But school leaders need to look carefully at what we're calling real-world preparation, especially for students with disabilities. Adult life includes...
by Kendra | Aug 10, 2026 | Blog
Many schools will tell you they no longer use behavior charts. The red, yellow, and green cards are gone. The clips have disappeared. Public behavior boards have (hopefully) come down. But the practice itself may still be there. Points, paws, tokens, classroom apps,...
by Kendra | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common things school leaders hear is: “This student needs a small group.” The statement usually comes from a place of care. A student is struggling, a team wants to help, and small group instruction feels like the obvious solution. The...
by Kendra | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Most school leaders believe in inclusion. They’ll say it in meetings.It’s written into vision statements.It shows up in strategic plans. But then you look at the schedule.You look at where students actually spend their day.You look at who has access to what. And the...
by Kendra | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
School teams spend a lot of time asking: “What support does this student need?” It's an important question. But it may not be the most important one. A more powerful question is: “Would I want this support if I were the student?” That single...
