REEP

In basketball, the full court press is a thing of beauty.  The press is a defensive formation in which the team will apply man-to-man or zone coverage to either block the inbounds pass or to trap the offense in back or midcourt.  It takes determination on the part of the pressing team to initiate this strategy.  However, when it is done well, the press can lead to quick turnovers, putting the team far ahead of its opponent. 

Similarly, many parents of children with disabilities experience the educational version of a full court press when they attend their children’s ARD/IEP meeting.  (more…)