Education Corner

Welcome to the Education Corner!

 In this information-packed section of our website, you will learn: how to work effectively with the school team, how federal and state education laws protect your child, who makes the decisions affecting your child’s education, how mood disorders affect learning, and where to turn for more information and assistance.  Begin YOUR education with the articles and video below.

NEW! Real teenagers talking about adolescent depression: a video by the teens of Erika's Lighthouse: a Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression. A companion study guide for grades 8-10 is available; to learn more, visit ErikasLighthouse.org.


Become an Effective Educational Advocate

Bipolar Disorder: A Brain Illness

Key Educational Staff and Their Roles

The First IEP Meeting

Mastering the IEP Process

Educating the Child with Bipolar Disorder

Your Child's Rights

An Educator's Guide to Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

The Balanced Mind Foundation Book Store Resources on Education

Planning a Life Post High School, by Cinda Johnson, Ed.D.

Other Education Resources: On the Web | In Your Community