Amy's Academics

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

We talk about literacy gaps like they just happen.

They don’t.

They are created one bad educational decision at a time.

Then they are protected and shielded from meaningful criticism or accountability.

Enough.

04/12/2026

My heart aches for students who do not receive best practice. These students are why I advocate.

Every month, school boards show us exactly what they prioritize.
They love to recognize a student’s success. They hand out a certificate and a round of applause.

But when it comes to the children who were never taught to read proficiently, there is silence.

No clear answers.
No ownership.
No accountability.
Definitely no apology.

04/12/2026

04/11/2026

Memorizing sight words will not remediate dyslexia.
Students need to understand how sounds map to letters to become confident, independent readers.

04/11/2026

Parents must understand literacy norms because schools often report “progress” without context. A child can improve and still not make meaningful educational progress if the growth is too small to narrow the gap with peers. Literacy norms help parents distinguish true progress from merely minimal gains.

Print this for your literacy binder!

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Look at the data closely!!!

Schools too often celebrate regression disguised as progress. They never expect meaningful growth because the ineffective curriculum they continue to force on struggling readers never produces it.

04/11/2026

I am so excited and honored to be part of this incredible program!

04/10/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Aurora community for the warm welcome. From the very beginning, you have made us feel valued, encouraged, and truly at home.

We are honored to be part of this community and are excited to continue supporting the children and families of Aurora through high-quality speech, language, and literacy services.

Thank you for trusting us, welcoming us, and allowing us to do the work we are so passionate about. We look forward to growing alongside this amazing community!

04/10/2026

Watch a due process hearing!!!

One of the things we hope to do with this page is shine a very bright light on the fight families endure for services. The ability to view a due process hearing is rare.

You Are Invited to Observe a Live Virtual Educational Due Process Hearing

Please join the law firm of Connell Michael, LLP for an important live virtual educational due process hearing in Indiana. It will begin at 8:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME on April 13, 14th and 15th. The School will present its case on the afternoon of April 15th, 16th and 20th.
Rarely is there an opportunity for people to observe a virtual open live hearing. This is both an opportunity and a way to show your support to this brave family who are engaged in a "David v. Goliath" challenge to the school system.

This hearing concerns special education eligibility for a child diagnosed with autism, multiple specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and a speech impairment.
Your presence matters. Public observation helps shine a light on how decisions are made for children with disabilities and reinforces the importance of transparency, fairness, and compliance with special education law.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

• YOU MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME EACH MORNING. No one will be permitted to enter at any time later nor can you come and go from the hearing.
• Cameras and microphones must remain off at all times.
• You should log on early, turn off video and microphone, and remain connected at all times.
• If you need to step away, leave the hearing playing. Do not attempt to log out and return later.

Zoom Information for Hearing
Join Zoom Meeting
https://stewartrichardson.zoom.us/j/87104366291?pwd=l84ET5aXWWLxIf0qTLpbPrwfyNOb5R.1
Dial In: 1-646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 871 0436 6291
Passcode: 336099

04/09/2026

Today is the day! 🎉

We are officially celebrating the ribbon-cutting of our Aurora location, and we would love for you to join us!

We LOVE Aurora and are incredibly grateful for such a welcoming and supportive community.

Kassidy, Pam, and I will be there! Come celebrate with us, tour the space, meet the team, and enjoy lunch on us!

📍 2616 West Ogden Avenue, Unit C; Aurora, IL 60504
📅 Today
⏰ 11:30 am

We are so grateful for this community and the families we serve. It is an honor to do this work alongside you.