Special Education Eligibility & The 13 Categories
This article will explore determining eligibility for a category, define the 13 categories according...
Author: Carla Wyrsch
Embracing Autism: Moving Beyond Awareness
I have worked within the autism community for over 18 years. I have attended Autism Speaks events,...
Navigating the Special Ed Evaluation Process
Going through the special education evaluation process can be an overwhelming time, full of questions...
educational concerns, Evaluation, identification, IEP, IEP Meeting, referrals
Trust Your Gut Premier & All About Me Printable
“I wouldn’t have waited. I would have stopped everything her second grade year and said no...
Celebrate the Month of the Military Child!
Partners in PROMISE celebrates our military children every day, but the world joins us every April....
It’s Autism Acceptance Day!
April provides us with the opportunity to celebrate two amazing groups of individuals; military connected...
Michelle Norman’s OpEd Featured in Military Times
Dr. Jill Biden, left, & Michelle Norman, Partners in PROMISE Co-Founder & Executive Director...
Partners in PROMISE Podcast “For the Sake of the Child”
Partners in PROMISE was thrilled to sit down and discuss our 2020 accomplishments, the findings of...
Advocacy, EFMP, IEP, Podcast, Special Education, SPED Resources, Survey
Does EFMP Enrollment Make a Difference in Special Education?
By Carla Wyrsch
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) has a simple mission: to ensure that...
What a Difference a Year Can Make!
Michelle Norman alongside Austin Carrigg, testifying at the Congressional Hearing, February 5, 2020....
Can Schools Remain Compliant During COVID?
And What You Can Do to Stay on Track
By Carla Wyrsch
As a special educator, I never could have...
Navigating the Exceptional Family Member Program
When a loved one receives a diagnosis that results in the need for specialized medical or educational...
“Siri, What’s the Best App for Navy Families Enrolled in EFMP?”
By Carla Wyrsch
As a society we are inundated with information. Our closest friends, Siri...
EFMP Advice from Behind the Frontlines
by Carla Wyrsch
After several years of working for Marine Corps Community Services, I was excited...