

From Armor to Ally: The IEP Meeting That Changed Everything
An IEP meeting is a space for collaboration. By Dr. El Brown I will never forget my son’s second-grade IEP meeting. By that point, I had...


Learning Is Natural: Understanding a Child's Learning Zone
By Dr. El Brown Learning is one of the most natural things a child does. From the moment a child enters the world, the child is wired to...


The Transition Companion: An AI + ChatGPT Model for Supporting Neurodivergent Independence
By Dr. El Brown When Ricky II started preparing for college, I knew my role as his mother was shifting. For 18 years, I had been the...


How to Report It: Turning Observations Into Professional Documentation
By Dr. El Brown, Engagement Strategist In the village, communication doesn’t stop with families. There are times when a child’s behavior,...


How to Say It: Turning Observations Into Partnership
By Dr. El Brown, Engagement Strategist There are moments in our work with children and families when we need to lift our eyes from the...


How to Tell It: Turning Daily Incidents Into Partnership
By Dr. El Brown, Engagement Strategist In the village, every day brings its moments — moments where children’s behaviors highlight areas...


5 Ways to Listen to Children Differently: Turning Behavior Into Communication
Every action has a message. By Dr. El Brown, Engagement Strategist In the village, we know this: children are always communicating....


5 Strategies for Welcoming Every Family Beyond Bias
Bias builds walls. Curiosity builds bridges. Choose bridges. By Dr. El Brown, Engagement Strategist Families don’t walk through our doors...


8 Tips for a Truly Great School Year
By El Brown, 2012 Army Spouse of the Year Spouse Magazine, October 2012 We’re just a few weeks into a new school year and already the...


The Village Blog Origin Story
Military Spouse Magazine October 2012 Welcome to The Village Blog On September 17, 2012, I was invited to write an article for Military...


