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šŸ“£ New Voices of Compassion Episode! šŸ“£We sit down with educator and CAST leader, Brenda Green, to explore the powerful co...
02/11/2026

šŸ“£ New Voices of Compassion Episode! šŸ“£

We sit down with educator and CAST leader, Brenda Green, to explore the powerful connection between hope, agency, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

This episode unpacks the ways designing learning environments with choice, flexibility, and belonging can help all learners build confidence, motivation, and a sense of possibility.

A thoughtful conversation for educators, parents, and anyone who believes learning should work for every child. šŸ’™ https://youtu.be/2-VdfVWrlyE

A quick check-in can tell you a lot. Noticing how social media affects mood, focus, or energy before, during, and after ...
02/10/2026

A quick check-in can tell you a lot.

Noticing how social media affects mood, focus, or energy before, during, and after scrolling can help families understand what supports well-being and what does not. This approach focuses on awareness over time, not strict rules or perfection.

Learn more in our Voices of Compassion episode ā€œSocial Media and Mental Healthā€ and explore additional resources at https://ow.ly/cIx650YanXm.

Click here to listen to full episode: https://ow.ly/oVeP50YanXl

Our Palo Alto and South Bay gyms are more than workout spaces, theyā€™re environments built to support motivation, self-re...
02/09/2026

Our Palo Alto and South Bay gyms are more than workout spaces, theyā€™re environments built to support motivation, self-regulation, and confidence through movement. Designed with our EBC students in mind, these gyms offer a safe, welcoming place to build strength, focus, and independence.

Students have the opportunity to work out independently or earn the chance to work out with staff, making physical activity both empowering and engaging. Turning physical activity into a meaningful, motivating experience that celebrates growth and effort is always a PLUS.

Sand Hill School partnered with The Vi, our neighbor and a beautiful senior living community, for a Valentineā€™s Day arts...
02/06/2026

Sand Hill School partnered with The Vi, our neighbor and a beautiful senior living community, for a Valentineā€™s Day arts & crafts event that brought students and older adults together through creativity and shared experience. From crafting side by side to exchanging smiles and conversation, the day was a joyful reminder that connection and creativity span every generation.

Grateful for this meaningful collaboration and the moments of community it created. šŸ’–

If ā€œjust try harderā€ isnā€™t working, it may not be about effort. Executive functioning challenges can make starting, plan...
02/05/2026

If ā€œjust try harderā€ isnā€™t working, it may not be about effort. Executive functioning challenges can make starting, planning, and following through feel overwhelming for twice-exceptional (2e) learners. Small, practical supports can help build confidence and momentum over time. šŸ’›

This post shares strategies adapted from the REEL article ā€œExecutive Function Made Easier: Practical Strategies for Your 2e Childā€ by Mandy Hoff, Learning Specialist at CHCā€™s Schwab Learning Center.

Read full article: https://www.reel2e.org/post/executive-function-made-easier-practical-strategies-for-your-2e-child

02/03/2026

Last week, CHC and REEL hosted Walk a Mile in Their Minds, bringing together clinicians, educators, and local practitioners for an immersive simulation experience.

Through activities focused on dyslexia, ADHD, and sensory overload, including the powerful Make It Stop video, participants gained deeper insight into the daily realities many neurodivergent and 2e learners navigate.

Events like these help strengthen understanding, build more responsive support systems, and empower our community to show up with greater empathy for every learner.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of reflection, connection, and continued learning. A big thank you to Abby Kirigen, Yael Valek, and Dianna Sadler for collaborating and leading the simulation!

This Black History Month, weā€™re honoring Black innovators and trailblazers whose brilliance helped shape the world we kn...
02/02/2026

This Black History Month, weā€™re honoring Black innovators and trailblazers whose brilliance helped shape the world we know today.

From medicine to technology to space exploration, their contributions created lasting change for generations to come.

Join us as we celebrate Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Jerry Lawson, Katherine Johnson, and so many others whose impact continues to inspire.

Big breakthroughs. Bold firsts. Everyday impact.

Imagine a school where learning differences are considered superpowers!ļæ½At Sand Hill School, students with learning diff...
02/02/2026

Imagine a school where learning differences are considered superpowers!ļæ½

At Sand Hill School, students with learning differences receive individualized support in a nurturing, small-class environment, helping them thrive academically and socially.
Join us for a Parent Info. Session to learn more and tour our campus.

Register or learn more: https://www.sandhillschool.org/calendar/

Discover whatā€™s possible when school is designed around your childā€™s strengths.

01/30/2026

Any wildlife detectives out there? šŸ¦šŸæļø

Thanks to PeckPerk, our new bird feeder camera is live at Sand Hill School
So far, weā€™ve spotted a bird and a very curious squirrel stopping by.

Watching birds gives the brain a gentle break, and now we get to enjoy it together.

Can you guess what species our first visitors are?

Save the date for Childrenā€™s Health Councilā€™s 13th Annual Breakfast. Join us on April 29, 2026 at Sharon Heights Golf an...
01/29/2026

Save the date for Childrenā€™s Health Councilā€™s 13th Annual Breakfast. Join us on April 29, 2026 at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club for a meaningful morning of community and connection.

Together, we will strengthen access to mental health care and learning support for children, teens, and families across our community. Additional details will be shared soon. šŸ’™

šŸ“£ New Voices of Compassion Episode! šŸ“£Finding your voice is a skill that can be learned. šŸ’›CHC experts Dr. Emily Hsu and D...
01/28/2026

šŸ“£ New Voices of Compassion Episode! šŸ“£

Finding your voice is a skill that can be learned. šŸ’›
CHC experts Dr. Emily Hsu and Dr. Yi-Hua Lin break down how children and teens with learning differences can learn to advocate for themselves ā€“ one small, brave step at a time.

From the classroom to home life, this episode offers compassionate guidance for supporting confident, resilient learners. Listen here! https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/nurturing-confident-voices-in-different-learners/

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CHC has been providing top-rated education and mental health services to kids for over 65 years. Our areas of excellence include learning differences, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Learn more at www.chconline.org.