Individualized Education Program meetings can be uncomfortable, especially the first one, for both the parents and the educational professionals involved. However, this uncomfortable feeling can be avoided by following the best practices for optimizing these meetings. The following tips can help both parents and educational professionals be better prepared for these meetings and reach their […]
A classroom is a child’s home away from home—they should feel safe there. When tragedy strikes, their world feels more unpredictable which causes anxiety on top of the grief that they are feeling. Although there is no textbook answer on what to say in the aftermath of traumatic events, here are some guidelines developed by […]
The Naples Act, N.J.S.A. 18A: 46-14, allows special education students to be placed in an accredited, private school that is not specifically approved for the education of disabled students as long as the school meets certain regulatory requirements. What this law refers to is the ability to place the student in the “most appropriate placement”, […]
When a child or teen refuses to go to school on a daily basis or is wanting to leave school early regularly, this is if often referred to as school refusal. School refusal, also known as school phobia, can develop over time and can be noticed at any point during the year. Symptoms of School […]
So many parents face a choice when a traditional school is failing their child. When teachers can’t seem to break through when your child makes an effort to apply themselves, parents have to make a decision so their child is not lost in the mix and earning disappointing grades over and over again. This sense […]
Many of our students have undergone traumatic experiences, and having a community of educators, clinicians, and parents who are educated on how to best respond to students’ needs is essential to Sage Day. Becoming a trauma-informed school community empowers our educators and clinicians to help children who have experienced trauma succeed in school and in […]
Emotional outbursts and inappropriate behavior that aims to derail time in the classroom always comes from a deeper place than just “attention seeking” as some teachers may write it off as. Conflicts that arise in these situations usually have little to no connection to the real issues lingering beneath the surface. For the person who […]
It is believed that teachers are mentors who influence student behaviors inside the classroom. It is because of this reasoning that Sage Day decided to explore the role of Positive Discipline and implement this as part of our daily mentoring. Both educators and clinicians will be using best practices from this training in our schools. […]
As part of our efforts to give educators and parents the resources they need to support teens who struggle with mental illness, we’re sharing our experiences on what hard to identify warning issues look like. Recognizing warning signs of potential mental health issues is important—parents and educators should also be aware of the differences between […]
Bullying is a serious issue occurring at schools all over the country. For kids and teens who have been bullied, it can be incredibly difficult for them to feel safe and comfortable in a school environment where bullying most often takes place. When children are in their pre-teen years getting ready to make the transition […]
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