Square Peg Union was originally created to support the needs of children and families that fall in the grey areas. Plainly, kids in mainstream classrooms that sometimes require additional support or creative teaching. Families with kids that don’t always fit the narrow traditional pathways. The families hiking a mountain with no clear trail. The square pegs being repeatedly asked to fit in the round holes… to sit back down, to not blurt out, to pay more attention, to read “on time” or to read less, run faster or run slower, to stay in line, to calm down, to speak up, you get the idea.
This is a social group. We ask that we recognize our differences and pull up a chair! We ask…What if we as adults in this society need to be more flexible instead of just asking our kids to be.
How we talk about ourselves. The narrative is in your hands.
Some Effective Words:
A Specific Diagnosis
Atypical Learner
UnMet Educational Needs
Individualized
Early Intervention
Compassionate Response
Inclusive
Flexible
Universal
Student Centered/Whole Child Perspective
Differentiated Learning
Social Emotional Education
Supportive Action (another word for accomadation)
Diversity of perspectives
Nuero Inclusivity
Nuero Diversity as part of Diversity
2E Twice Exceptional
School System (mix of public and private) Navigational Words:
A specific Diagnosis
Individual Education Plan
Functional Behavior Assessment FBA
Push In/ Pull Out Educational Support
OnSite Tutoring or Services
Special Education Services
Disability
Giftedness
Student Centered/Whole Child Perspective
Differentiated Learning
NueroInclusive
2E Twice Exceptional
Inclusive Educational Environment
Internal/External Support Services
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Supplementary aids and services
Transition Services
Free appropriate public education
For families with children in special day classes, Marin Specific Special Education Support there is also this amazing group:
Dedication to Special Education
Special Education and LRE (least restrictive environments are not a place but a form of support)
We recognize the need for all kinds of support and all kinds of educational paths. We support whatever works for you and your family.