It’s IEP season, and rage is all the rage.
Fashionable parents will be sporting thick skin with thin-running
patience. And when it comes to sun glasses, forget UV, rose-colored
glasses will give you the most protection.
School personnel on the other hand, will be wearing narrow ties and
narrow minds. And when it comes to their egos — oversize seems to be
in. Colors are as shocking as can be district recommendations.
Parents’ bags will be bigger, the ones under their eyes from worry, as
well as the ones used to hold their supportive documents. Shoulder
bags are a definite no no, due to weakened shoulders from carrying the
weight of the world around on them for years. Shoes should be sturdy
enough for a good butt kicking, with a high enough heel for placing
tall orders.
When it comes to not wearing your heart on your sleeve in front of the
school people, sleeveless shirts are a must. And while scarves are a
lovely accent, they double beautifully as handy camoflouge for those
all too familiar lumps in the throat you get during school meetings.
And as always, lather on the daughter- or son-screen for when things
get really heated up.
Least restrictive is the key word for both eveningwear and educational environments.
Fabrics as well as thoughts should flow freely. Jackets should be kept closed, and minds wide open.
If you’re looking for the ideal accessory, a special education attorney
can so often make the perfect statement! Whether it’s inclusion,
related services or a one-to-one your child needs, nothing says “I’m
serious and I know what I want,” like the right special education
attorney.
Jewelry should be understated, while expectations for your child can
not be overstated enough. Nails should be well manicured and neatly
polished, so when school staff points their fingers at you, you can
return the favor with a well-bred well-groomed appearance.
While labels for clothing are important, labels for children should be
even more carefully chosen. However, instructions as to the proper care
of both are of paramount importance
Both hemlines and meetings are longer nowadays. So keep your hair down
and your guard up. And remember both diamonds and special education
attorneys are a girl’s best friend.