As tweens enter middle school, they are expected to manage increased responsibility and independence. Included in this set of expectations is their ability to self-advocate for their needs.

Having students take the lead on communication creates connections between school and home while teaching self-advocacy ...

This post was co-authored by Dr. Miranda Melcher. Once a student moves from high school to college, the responsibility for acquiring accommodations or services shifts from the school to the student.

Learning to regulate behavior and emotion is a skill we develop over time. From a young age, we’re faced with experiences that test and refine our ability to gain a sense of control over difficult ...

Self-determination can be defined as, “the means for experiencing quality of life consistent with one’s own values, preferences, strengths, and needs” (Turnbull & Turnbull, 2001, as cited in ...

The 20 students, outfitted in caps and gowns in varying colors, received their certificates and pins during a graduation ceremony Wednesday in Oakdale. Next, they tossed their caps in the air, ...