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How can we address the issue of cyberbullying and ensure teens are respectful online? Ensuring Respectful Online Behavior: Combating Cyberbullying   In our digital age, the rise of cyberbullying poses a significant threat to the well-being of teens, requiring urgent attention and proactive solutions. To tackle this issue effectively, a multifaceted approach is necessary. Firstly, […]

Nurturing Responsible Tech Habits in Teens What role do social media and technology play in teens’ lives, and how can we guide them to use it responsibly?   In the ever-connected world we live in, teenagers are increasingly immersed in social media and technology. While these platforms offer avenues for learning and socializing, they also

Nurturing Empathy and Kindness in Teens: Three Strategies for Success How can we ensure teens develop empathy and kindness?   Empathy and kindness are essential virtues that shape individuals and communities. Cultivating these qualities in teenagers not only enhances their personal growth but also contributes positively to society. To ensure teens develop empathy and kindness,

The Current State of Education Blog 19   This week of August 2022, we learned a lot of things that were very concerning from John Eisenberg, the executive director of the National Association of State Directors for Special Education (NASDSE). Over a decade ago, John founded the Virginia Aspiring Leadership Academy for Special Education that

Case Studies and IDEA Blog 18             This week I learned a lot from our distinguished presenter Bud Turnbull sharing two case studies of boys named Nathaniel and Endrew. Nathaniel had social, emotional, and behavioral issues and is now sitting on death row. And Endrew, who is an autistic boy, his case for equity in

CABE, Policy, Laws, and the Special Education Director Blog 17   While driving my car this week and thinking about the special education leadership lessons I’m learning in the Connecticut Aspiring Leadership Academy for Special Education, a thought hit me. Years ago, my wife and I were involved with the Special Olympics. But as our

Special Education Law with Attorney Sullivan Blog 16   This week was interesting to me. Our presenter for this week’s special education lessons for CT’s first cohort of the CT Aspiring Leadership Academy for Special Education was an interesting senior law partner named Christine Sullivan. Attorney Sullivan has been practicing law for 33 years. She

Blog 15: Public Policy for Special Education   I just read an article called, Public Policy Models and their Usefulness in Public Health: The Stages Model. Our presenter for our special education class this week, once again, was the brilliant Deborah Ziegler. She reminded us more than once how much she found the abovementioned article helpful in

The History of Special Education Through a Policy Lens Blog 14  In my Connecticut Aspiring Leadership Academy for Special Education, I have begun working on Tier Two of our learning, which consists of the special education laws. Our presenter this week was a very impressive woman named Dr. Deborah Ziegler. Dr. Ziegler has worked as

Blog 13 Leading Self We’re finishing up with Tier One with Leading Self this week in our Connecticut Aspiring Leadership Academy for Special Education. We’re learning about developing our action plan, identifying outcomes, and doing a job audit of what we do at work on a typical day to be more prepared to write good