Back-to-School

2E TOPICS:
BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Starting a new school year can bring both excitement and challenges—especially for twice-exceptional (2e) and neurodivergent learners. This collection of resources is designed to help families and educators ease the transition back to school with practical strategies, strength-based tools, and supportive insights. From creating a student intro one-sheet and building strong communication with teachers, to tackling executive function demands and reducing homework battles, these articles, templates, and recordings will help set the stage for a successful year.

EVENT RECORDINGS

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Creating your Student Intro One-Sheet

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Student Intro One-Sheet Template

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ARTICLES

Whole Child Snapshot & Strength Based School Communication

When we change the way we talk about our children, we change the way the world sees them, and how they see themselves. This page...

High School 2e Executive Function Back to School Reboot

High school brings an increase in EF demands, as students are expected to take more responsibility for tracking assignments, managing...

Building Collaborative Communication with Teachers

In our Sept 2025 support group for parenting 2e kids, Heather, a parent and professional advocate, explores practical ways to foster...

Organizing for Back to School for 2e / Neurodivergent Learners

At the July 2025 PHP REEL Support Group, Leisa, a 2e/neurodivergent parent and professional from Calm in Chaos Co who specializes in...

Oh no! Homework! Tips for Reducing Power Struggles Over the Dreaded H-word

In the spring, I did a talk for REEL called “Reduce Power Struggles with Your 2e Kid.” When parents shared their most common power...

The Power of Mentorship for 2e Learners

We were joined by Curious Cardinals (‪@curiouscardinals7363‬ to learn how mentorship helps students discover their full potential and explore their passions through interest-based learning. Twice-exceptional and neurodivergent learners can explore, learn, and grow with mentors who also have high abilities and learning challenges, in a truly inclusive and supportive environment with someone who finally “gets” them

Ask for Strengths to Shine this School Year

As we kick off another school year, I was pondering what most makes my 2e kids look forward to school, especially because their days are...

Back to School Tips for a Successful Year: A Mom’s Essentials for the 2e School Adventure

During our July 2022 parent support group with PHP, we were very lucky to feature long-time REEL parent Emon Reynolds, who spoke about...

Bears, Snakes, and Scales Oh My! Using Rating Scales to Troubleshoot at School

During the school year, you may find your 2e child saying, “I don’t like school.” You may ask them, “How was your day?” and they reply, “Bad!” but are unable to elaborate. Since parents and educators are better able to address challenges when we understand the specifics, we need a tool to help us get to the root of the problem. Enter the rating scale*—it has helped my family narrow down the scope of school challenges year after year, and enabled us to problem solve, address i

8 Strength-Based Activities to Kick Off the School Year

Finding and nurturing student strengths is a critical part of supporting twice-exceptional learners, who are both incredibly bright AND...

Kimberlee Joseph is a 2e advocate, parent coach, and writer

Back to School: Creating Your Student Intro One-Sheet

In this workshop we will consider the goals and benefits of creating a student one sheet, the do’s and don’t of an effective document, and when and how to support student self-advocacy by involving the student in the process of writing and distributing their own one sheet.

2E TOPICS: BACK-TO-SCHOOL

WATCH Creating your Student Intro One-Sheet

DOWNLOAD Student Intro One-Sheet Template