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When What You See isn't the Whole Picture
Arnold was a sixth-grade student placed in a self-contained classroom primarily due to significant trauma rather than cognitive or academic need. His father had been cooking methamphetamine in the basement of their home, which resulted in an explosion. The home environment was unstable and unsafe, with frequent exposure to unpredictable
The ARD Meeting That Broke the Silence—and the Trust
ARD meetings can be intimidating for parents, and this can be even more true when the parent does not speak English. To support these families, the ARD committee includes an interpreter to ensure parents can make informed decisions about their child's placement, progress on goals, and preparation for
A Close Knit Classroom
During my time as a special education teacher at a female youth correctional facility in Lakewood, Colorado, I formed close relationships with several of the girls living there. One evening, after significant disruption on the unit, the teachers were asked to stay well into the night. While we waited, the
Nothing to Hide, Everything to Say
It was my first day at a female youth correction facility in Lakewood, Colorado and I was excited to work with female youth who needed support from special education service providers to make progress. I was with the students for breakfast and then they transitioned to their schools for their