I had been focusing so much on my soon-to-be Kindergartener that I almost forgot about my soon-to-be second grader’s testing for gifted and talented services. In the rush this morning, I found a sealed envelope in my older daughter’s backpack. In it, I found the form letter explaining that my child is not eligible for services.
Tag: Education
Two Great Resources for Connecticut Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything directly pertaining to the work I do with families of children with disabilities. I am a special education attorney… Read more “Two Great Resources for Connecticut Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs”
Common Core, DRA, MAP, Standardized Testing: What it All Means to Me
It is school conference and report card time and with 3 children in the public school system, there are a lot of numbers coming at me. Reading… Read more “Common Core, DRA, MAP, Standardized Testing: What it All Means to Me”
Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-teacher conferences were scheduled for the end of November this year. Even though it was a crisp fall day, I soaked through my blouse before I walked through the… Read more “Parent-Teacher Conference”
So grateful
Time to give thanks! I know how fortunate and blessed I am, and give thanks every day in my mind to whatever higher power has brought me… Read more “So grateful”
Advice to My Daughter: How to Enjoy School
Please try not to eat your friends’ lunch. Thank you for opening up and telling me that is what you did the other day. I know your… Read more “Advice to My Daughter: How to Enjoy School”
Vagina is Not a Bad Word
My four and almost three-year old are obsessed with body parts. They are inquisitive about bodily functions, they want to understand how and why people are different… Read more “Vagina is Not a Bad Word”
Start Small, Stay Small? Solopreneur Moms and the Benefits of a Home Law Office
So I’m about two months into the solo law practice, work-at-home mom gig. I have some billable work as well as a couple upcoming seminars (one of… Read more “Start Small, Stay Small? Solopreneur Moms and the Benefits of a Home Law Office”
Need to Know: Planning for Kindergarten with a Food Allergy
Earlier this week, Jen blogged about her apprehension toward her son starting kindergarten—a whole eighteen months from now—due to his severe allergy to peanuts, which can trigger… Read more “Need to Know: Planning for Kindergarten with a Food Allergy”
Do it Yourself: Chalkboard
My daughter loves to play with sidewalk chalk and I have wanted to buy a chalkboard for her to play with indoors as well. Then the… Read more “Do it Yourself: Chalkboard”
CT Working Moms 