Our education system impacts parents and children alike. It is rare to meet someone with a deep understanding of the day to day management of a classroom and curriculum instruction as well as a firm grasp of the intricacies of the education system as a whole.

Dr. K. Lea is that person. She has been involved in special education for over 30 years. Her experience is broad in scope, ranging from aiding in the development of one of the initial early intervention programs in Tennessee to working in drug and alcohol rehab, the juvenile prison system, resource classrooms, and consulting for home school groups who enrolled students with special needs. She has presented professional development workshops on topics in Montessori and special education both nationally and internationally. Dr. K.Lea has also worked with state and local governments in special education policy and procedural alignment. Her current research focus is primarily on peer-assisted learning in inclusion classrooms and overidentification of minorities in special education.

Today we discussed with Dr. K.Lea the Montessori method and helping neurodivergent children navigate the school system.

Our discussion today included:

• What the Montessori method looks like
• Ways we can bring Montessori methods into the home
• Why Montessori methods may not be appropriate for some students
• How to help neurodivergent children navigate the school year
• Steps parents can take to create a team within the school system to help child
• Three school staff members to befriend in the school

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