When Children Plant the Seeds

By Rachel Betzen, M.S., CCC/SLP What if every child felt that he or she was: Valued and Important Supported as a student and teacher, able to learn and able to teach Unique, a collaboration of culture, community and individual talents, strengths, and interests Connected in overlapping circles of family and communities Empowered to Plan and […]

Executive Functions – Part 4

Rachel’s Resources “Executive Functions and Speech-Language Therapy” – Part 4 By Rachel Betzen, M.A., CCC/SLP Note: This is the fourth part of a 4 part series. Start at Executive Function – Part 1   As children progress to higher elementary grades and middle school, in addition to the expectation of reading to learn our students are […]

Executive Functions and Speech-Language Therapy – Part 3

By Rachel Betzen, M.A., CCC/SLP Note: This is the third part of a 4 part series. Start at Executive Function – Part 1 As children enter the higher elementary grades and middle school, there is a shift that happens as they begin to take more responsibility for their education. Students in third through grade are […]

Executive Functions and Speech-Language Therapy – Part 2

By Rachel Betzen, M.A., CCC/SLP Note: This is the second part of a 4 part series. Start at Executive Function – Part 1 Executive functions are the beginning of meeting your full potential. These skills strengthen our ability to observe our own thoughts and feelings, to empathize with others, manage multiple responsibilities, and work toward […]