Director’s Newsletter

Teaching children about inclusion is a complex business.  How can we teach and guide children if we as adults have a hard time navigating this action because we are fearful of asking questions?  [...]

This year has been filled with so many twists and turns which can add to the anxiety of adults and children alike.  As the Director of WACC it has been my mission to continue to provide a [...]

Six months ago, it seemed our whole world was turned upside down.  We were told that modifications needed to be made to establish a healthy environment.  We were asked to physically distance [...]

In every board meeting that WACC has we start the meeting with a State of the Center roundup.  I’d like to begin this school year with a State of the Center with all of you.  This year is unlike [...]

I often come across great articles regarding the development of children that I can’t wait to share with my staff or parents.  I was listening to a podcast the other day driving home, as [...]

The beginning of a new school year can be overwhelming for both kids and parents.  We want to ensure that we are setting our kids up for success for the coming year.  Creating routines helps give [...]

Children are naturally motivated to learn until they’re about 7 years old. After this time, they’ll need the ability to motivate themselves. A vital skill to succeed once learned. [...]

By Michelle Rupiper With technology evolving at breath-taking speed, we must prepare children to live in a future world that we can neither predict nor imagine today. Who knows what new advances [...]

Raising children in unsettling and often turbulent times can often seem daunting. It feels as though you can’t turn on the t.v., scroll through social media, or even walk down the aisle of the [...]

​Conscious Discipline – Training Series Conscious Discipline is a method that allows teachers to approach conflict situations with a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach. [...]