Episode 30: The Homecoming Project

The recent announcement of my local district’s Homecoming Project has sparked important conversations across our community — especially for families navigating special education.In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate, Dominique McLellan takes a balanced look at the initiative — highlighting both the potential benefits and the important questions parents should be asking.This episode explores:What the Homecoming Project is and what it aims to doHow it connects to IDEA, FAPE, and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)The potential benefits of increased access to home campuses and community inclusionThe concerns around implementation, staffing, and individualized supportsWhy one-size-fits-all approaches do not belong in special educationMost importantly, this episode reinforces a critical truth:💡 Special education is individualized — and every decision must remain centered on the child.Dominique also shares how parents can stay informed, ask the right questions, and engage with local leadership to ensure their child’s needs are met.✨ Plus: Learn about the upcoming Whole Child Collective — a community designed to connect parents, provide trusted resources, and offer ongoing advocacy support, including access to Whole Child Insight, our AI-powered special education research tool.🎧 Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay child-centered.