04/25/2016
The new collaborative space for Upward Education Advocacy & Haley's Hope is almost ready! Stay tuned for exciting updates!
Upward Education Advocacy
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Upward Education Advocacy was founded by Michael Finch, M.A. and is a non-profit serving students and their families in need of special education services.
Upward Education Advocacy is dedicated to helping parents, teachers and students all connect in a meaningful way that enhances the educational experience and achievement of a student. Michael's background is a perfect mix of experience that led him to realize that a much needed service simply did not exist. A background as a teacher, a Personal Care Advocate at a major national health insurance co
04/25/2016
03/23/2016
An Amazing idea that comes from U of M students.
02/01/2016
What importance do you place on creativity? Here's an Interesting read on the topic from the NY Times.
How to Raise a Creative Child. Step One: Back Off Child prodigies rarely become adult geniuses who change the world. Originality is difficult to encourage but easy to thwart.
11/10/2015
Behind The Shortage Of Special Ed Teachers: Long Hours, Crushing Paperwork It is getting harder and harder for administrators to find quality special education teachers. Which means student needs (and federal laws) are not being met.
11/06/2015
Wellness in all its forms is critical for learning.
5 Things to Know about Mental Wellness in Early Childhood The foundations laid in early childhood are critical for later emotional and mental wellness. These foundations for healthy development include sufficient nutrition, a safe environment, and warm, s...
We hope you join us for the final Homework Diner tonight at 5:30 at Ben Franklin Middle School. Food is from Executive Chef Scott Motchenbacher of POUNDS.
04/20/2015
A look back at last week's Homework Diner. Come check it out next Monday at 5:30 at Ben Franklin Middle School!
02/27/2015
Thank you to IN FORUM for sharing the exciting news about our Homework Diner program!
http://www.inforum.com/news/education/3688377-special-events-fargo-school-combine-dinner-homework
Special events at Fargo school combine dinner with homework FARGO – Hotel Donaldson executive chef Mike Schmidt was cooking for a different clientele this week. Schmidt and another HoDo chef served the restaurant’s food to middle-schoolers and their parents during the fourth Homework Diner event at Ben Franklin Middle School. The event was create...
02/24/2015
Homework Diner had another night of great food from the The Hotel Donaldson and hands on learning for Ben Franklin students and their families.
We are preparing for a very special Homework Diner tonight at Ben Franklin Middle school. A special thank you to The Hodo of Fargo for catering tonight!
10/18/2013
What it's like being a kid with special needs. In her own words: http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/06/25/special-needs-do-not-define-me?cmpid=wfs-fb
Kids Tell All: My Special Needs Don’t Define Who I Am (VIDEO) In the video series ‘I Am Education,’ a seven-year-old talks about how her behavior issues and trouble focusing impacts her school day.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website! Please visit at www.upwardadvocacy.org!
Upward Education Advocacy Our Mission: To create a unique pathway to assess and create individualized profiles to illustrate for the individua…
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