Raising a Gifted Child With ADHD March 1, 2021 Advocacy, Featured Article, Resources “Mom, I don’t understand what my teacher wants me to do. I don’t know if I can do this.” By Jillian... Continue reading
Partners in PROMISE Podcast “For the Sake of the Child” February 22, 2021 Podcasts, Resource Partner, Survey Partners in PROMISE was thrilled to sit down and discuss our 2020 accomplishments, the findings of... Continue reading
Can You Trust Your Gut? Let Us Help! February 15, 2021 Featured Article, Resources, Webinar Can parents really trust their gut when it comes to special education? We think it’s a good... Continue reading
Does EFMP Enrollment Make a Difference in Special Education? February 8, 2021 Advocacy, Featured Article, Resources, Survey By Carla Wyrsch The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) has a simple mission: to ensure that... Continue reading
Partners in PROMISE 2021 Survey Findings February 1, 2021 Advocacy, Events, Featured Article, In the News, Resources, Survey Executive Summary Prepared by Jennifer Barnhill, COO, Partners in PROMISE “We had a school... Continue reading
Is 8 the Magic Number for Dyslexia? January 18, 2021 Resources Table of Contents An eight year old with a new dyslexia diagnosis may spend 2.5 hours a week at... Continue reading
Partners in PROMISE – MCEC Special Education Issue Paper January 11, 2021 Advocacy, Resource Partner, Strategic Partner Read the Paper “The 2021 defense bill (NDAA) was passed with provisions that account for... Continue reading
How to Trust Your Gut – A Mom’s Guide to Diagnosing Dyslexia January 4, 2021 Resource Partner, Resources By Hilary Laxson Table of Contents Author Hilary Laxson with her daughter in San Diego, California. When... Continue reading
Navy hires special education attorneys as part of pilot program for families December 17, 2020 In the News Military family members at a hearing on the Exceptional Family Member Program, Feb. 5, 2020 on Capitol... Continue reading
Can Schools Remain Compliant During COVID? December 7, 2020 Resources And What You Can Do to Stay on Track By Carla Wyrsch As a special educator, I never could have... Continue reading
Helping – Elevating – Growing EFMP Families on #GivingTuesday November 11, 2020 Advocacy, Strategic Partner Since our founding, 10 months ago, Partners in PROMISE has seen tremendous success in our efforts... Continue reading
Navigating the Exceptional Family Member Program November 9, 2020 Featured Article, Resources When a loved one receives a diagnosis that results in the need for specialized medical or educational... Continue reading
CORE and Partners in PROMISE goes Virtual with Navy EFMP Special Education Webinar October 31, 2020 Resource Partner, Resources, Webinar Connect with CORE With COVID-19 keeping us at home and socially distanced Naval Services... Continue reading
“Siri, What’s the Best App for Navy Families Enrolled in EFMP?” October 1, 2020 Resources By Carla Wyrsch As a society we are inundated with information. Our closest friends, Siri... Continue reading
EFMP Advice from Behind the Frontlines September 15, 2020 Featured Article, Resources by Carla Wyrsch After several years of working for Marine Corps Community Services, I was excited... Continue reading