by drk@academicswest.com | Aug 31, 2026 | AW Resource
It can be difficult for parents to know when their child might need a new school. However, certain patterns can let parents know that it might be time for a change. For example, if your child has been getting consistent services at their traditional school without...
by drk@academicswest.com | Aug 24, 2026 | AW Resource
Deciding to place your child in a new school is a difficult decision. This is particularly true when parents are deciding whether to move their child from a traditional school to a therapeutic school. Because this is an important decision, parents should...
by drk@academicswest.com | Aug 17, 2026 | AW Resource
A wide range of students can benefit from therapeutic schools, including those who suffer from anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, executive-functioning difficulties, and other learning challenges. This article...
by drk@academicswest.com | Aug 10, 2026 | AW Resource
When a child needs academic, emotional, or other supports at a traditional public or private school, parents have several options. But when these steps don’t work, parents may begin to wonder if the school is the issue. If it is, the answer might be to change to a...
by drk@academicswest.com | Jul 31, 2026 | AW Resource
Some preschool children qualify for Individualized Education Program (IEP) services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). New York City’s kindergarten IEP Process decides whether these services will continue into kindergarten. This...
by drk@academicswest.com | Jul 24, 2026 | AW Resource
Yes. A child with dyscalculia can qualify for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if their disability affects their ability to handle math problems or related skills such as telling time, counting money, and measuring. This article explains how New York...
