Learning occurs best in person, individually or in small groups, in a safe, calm environment with limited distractions. 

My attention to each student and the trust I build with them is essential to helping the student develop independent attention, reasoning, and understanding.

Students learn best when challenged but not overwhelmed.

Building skills and understanding requires time, courage, and imagination.  My role is to provide support, understanding, and advice.

Consulting closely with the student’s family and any other family advisors can be critical in helping me understand what I am seeing and what is helpful as I work with the student.

Students and their families should be central to determining the goals and scope of the students’ education.  If I cannot help meet some of those goals, I will provide my best advice as to how else they could be met, including references to other educators and advisors.