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As a student with a disability who is entering college, you will likely want to know if your IEP, including accommodations and services, will apply in college. There are many differences in how special education works in high school versus how it works in college, where “special education” no longer exists in the same way. […]

Productivity Journaling is Time Tracking As someone who writes, thinks about, and assists people with time management, one of my best tips is for people to track their time usage. This is best accomplished via “time journaling” or “productivity journaling,” which is writing down or recording your time use after tasks are completed. A productivity […]

What is Time Management? Time management and productivity are hot topics for good reason. Hustle culture and the general demands of modern life mean that time management is harder yet more important than ever. Time, unlike other resources such as money, is finite and cannot be gained. Moreover, everyone has the same amount in a […]

Google defines being savvy as possessing “shrewdness and practical knowledge, with the ability to make good judgements.” Any savvy approach to tutoring or coaching will take into account how an adult or child responds to strategies and identify the most engaging learning experiences and skills a student needs to succeed. The Savvy Tutor’s approach is […]

When you have a child in special education whose needs are not being met, your frustration may lead you to hire a special education lawyer or advocate. Despite laws such as IDEA and Section 504, which guarantee the rights and educational opportunities of students with disabilities, many students and their families remain woefully underserved by […]