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?  The definition of inclusion states the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise […]

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 sanctuary of normalcy for your kids.  Giving your children a sense of security ensures a feeling of stability […]

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 ourselves and stay home.  But these requests were foreign to us because we are creatures of habit and these requests were new.  In […]

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 any other we have ever had or could ever have even imagined.  I have moments when […]

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 most of us do now a days and found myself not wanting to get out of the car when I got […]

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 them a sense of security and can help them develop self-discipline.  Children’s fear of the unknown for better or […]

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. Self motivation can only come from within but there are ways that you can help your child nurture this trait. 1. Encourage Optimism, focus on solutions [...]

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 and technologies will be available when today’s young children reach adulthood? To help young children become college and career ready, we need to [...]

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 grocery store without someone giving their opinions. We fail to remember at times that through all of this your children are […]

​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. Self-control must be our first priority of all teachers. We need to be able to empathize with others to accept & celebrate differences. If you communicate [...]