How I Arrived in Holland
Today is a big day at our office-- our new furniture arrives (pictures to follow!). And in the meantime, while cleaning out my desk, I found this beautiful piece which…
Smiling young female student is holding educational books, standing against background of college building at campus. Happy blond girl near university. High school lifestyle. Education concept.
Is it too late? An insider’s guide to applying to boarding schools any time of year
Discover how to apply to boarding schools outside the traditional admissions cycle with our expert guidance. Learn about key criteria for selecting the right school, popular resources for your search, and tips for contacting schools directly. Explore the application process timeline and understand the timeline for late application decisions.
5 Questions to Ask a Therapeutic School
5 Questions to Ask a (Prospective) Therapeutic Program or School by Michelle Grappo, M.A., Ed.M., NCSP Is your child (or teen or young adult) struggling? If you are beginning the…
Spring 2020: Travel Update
Pre-COVID Travel International flags fly over Verde Valley School in Sedona, Arizona We travel constantly to see schools and programs, and early 2020 (pre-Covid) was no exception. Funnily enough, because…
Is My Teenager Ready for College?
On one of the first fall days of September, Michelle and Rebecca were invited to speak to the Colorado Consultants Association to answer that vexing and nagging query: is my…
Quoted: Michelle in the Washington Post
Taking a special needs child abroad? Do you live abroad already with a child who has special needs? How have you made it work? Jackie Spinner takes us on her…
Recently Published: Psychoeducational Testing for the Bilingual Student
Check out Michelle's latest article, which appears in our monthly educational consultant newsletter, IECA Insights. She explores the process of getting high-quality psychoeducational assessment, e.g. psychological testing for learning disabilities, for…
Beyond Teen Weight Loss Camps
We all know that obesity is increasingly a problem for our youth. And certainly the families with whom we work are not immune to the challenges of nutrition and…
Falling for Colorado Boarding Schools: Our Autumn Breakfast
This past week, approximately fifty Colorado boarding schools admissions officers came for fairs in Boulder, Denver, and Aspen. Usually Becky and I are visiting boarding schools on their home turf. But…
How I Survived Grad School with a Learning Difference
How I survived Grad School with a Learning Difference (and overachieving perfectionitis) Although I have worked with students and their families for years on self-advocacy around learning…
