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Today is the first day of inservice for the Elizabeth Lee Black School staff. I thought that I’d share my opening remarks with you as this week’s blog. Maureen Good morning and welcome! So here we are today, at a … Continue reading →

All of us are struggling with wearing a mask, but it is a unique challenge for teachers, para educators (assistants), and therapists who work directly with our children. They are engaged with our students for six hours per day and … Continue reading →

Dr. Gertrude Barber was selected by the Erie Times News as Erie’s Woman of the Century this weekend! I think back to 1952 when children with disabilities were not eligible to attend school. Dr. Barber, as a psychologist for the … Continue reading →

As you are sitting outdoors enjoying this beautiful weather, I thought that you might enjoy reading these two research articles that I found very interesting. Autism genes may play key role in development of amygdala  Infants’ brain waves may foretell … Continue reading →

Erie Gives is tomorrow, August 11th! Last week, I shared the videos of the Approved Private School and Preschool virtual tours that highlighted our technology, updated gym, classrooms and other facilities that generous donations have helped to fund. Now, we’re … Continue reading →

Since March 15th, our school has been closed which has prohibited our “new” families from touring the school. This tour is an integral component to our admissions process, so we have been considering how we can showcase our amazing school … Continue reading →

It was July 26, 1990: At the invitation of President George H. Bush, Dr. Getrude Barber had traveled to Washington, DC to witness the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This was a momentous occasion for her because … Continue reading →

Our hallways have never been so quiet for so long. March 13th was the last day our students were at school. We have been looking forward to when our children will once again disembark the buses while walking, smiling and … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog, How do we talk to children about the news?, on talking to children with special needs about the racial unrest, riots and police violence. I received many comments and questions from parents who … Continue reading →

Last week I wrote about the appalling situation that occurred when a young man was bullied by his “supposed” friends: Take a Stand Against Bullying One of our Moms had recently posted a blog, “What About Bullying and Special Needs Kids?” … Continue reading →