Pepi M. Silverman
May 10, 2017
While school years end, learning is a twelve month activity
While school years end, learning is an ongoing activity, so don’t allow the end of an academic year to deter the pursuit of meaningful...
Pepi M. Silverman
May 1, 2017
Extended School Year Is Not Merely A Summer Band Aid
As the school year comes to an end, the IEP offers a service that can connect time away from school to ensure that student progress...
Pepi M. Silverman
Mar 6, 2017
The Wind Beneath Their Wings...
Motivation is the fuel behind achievement. Some children seem to have an intuitive ability to work toward achievement, but for others,...
Pepi M. Silverman
Feb 18, 2017
It all starts with "Eligibility"..
For students who struggle in school, special education may be the resource that can make all the difference. The federal law known as...
Pepi M. Silverman
Feb 13, 2017
Transition services are the roadmap to your child's future
What does it mean to become an adult? It is a "lifelong" journey for all of us, but for individuals with disabilities, a transition plan...
Pepi M. Silverman
Jan 18, 2017
When to NOT accept "NO" for an answer
Educating children is a process that begins at birth. As parents model, reinforce, and encourage their children, they are establishing a...
Pepi M. Silverman
Jan 5, 2017
To Meet A Goal, Sometimes It's Best To Begin At The End
As any good coach would tell you, knowing the desired outcome guides the game plan. This approach can be very helpful for parents and...
Pepi M. Silverman
Dec 16, 2016
Listen to your internal voice
Educators have research and data that helps to guide their professional recommendations, but parents have a quiet little “voice”. That...
Pepi M. Silverman
Dec 12, 2016
Make Relationships A "Priority"
For parents and teachers, the focus of attending school is for learning important conceps that will prepare children for their future,...
Pepi M. Silverman
Dec 7, 2016
The Value Of Teacher Feedback As A Resource For Student Improvement
Student achievement is measured in a variety of ways, but both parents and students rely heavily on grades to inform them on how things...