by Dana Ponsky | May 11, 2022 | Blog
Just this past week, I returned from a week-long trip to the country of Israel to learn about gap year programs. In this one country alone, more than 10,000 students from across the globe (most from the USA) between the ages of 18-21 live for 1-2 years to have a...
by Wendy Federico | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog
I’m currently working with the family of a young girl who had been attending a private, parochial school. In first grade it was observed that she was struggling to master her phonics and reading skills. In second grade the school began to support her with...
by Wendy Federico | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog
As admissions decisions are being made, and offers of placement start rolling in, parents of children with special learning needs are feeling an increased level of anxiety knowing that seats are so limited. There are so few specialized schools offering full-time...
by Wendy Federico | Dec 27, 2021 | Blog
It’s been a roller coaster of a year, and just when we thought we could breathe a little bit easier, the world is turning upside down again. As we approach year 3 of COVID and parents juggling work/home demands, sheltering in place or quarantining, and monitoring our...
by Wendy Federico | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog
The excitement of the new school year is universally palpable; the smell of the new school supplies, books, shiny new shoes, and “school clothes.” Although many years have passed, I can still recall the fun of shopping for my school supplies after the first day of...
by Wendy Federico | Aug 29, 2021 | Blog
As parents and educators, we want our children to have every opportunity to achieve and experience success. Classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, and related services are all put in place to help the student gain access to content, complete tasks, and...
