We’re counting down the days until the much-awaited Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference March 13-16, 2024, and let me tell you, the excitement is palpable! Who is going? For those who may not know, the CEC conference is like Disneyland for...
Happy National Mentoring Month! Where would we be without our mentors? That is a question I am grateful I do not need to ask. My career and sanity would not be in place if it were not for the amazing mentors I have had and continue to have in my life. The importance...
The first thing I want to do is demystify the notion that there is a recruiting or hiring season. Those of us in the field know that this is an ongoing and yearlong process given the shortage of special education providers. The last time I remember being fully...
Raise your hand if you have a school in TSI. I can imagine there are a lot of hands up right now. In my home state, there are over 800 schools identified as TSI and the overwhelming majority of them are in the subgroup of Students with Disabilities (SWD). As a former...
In the world of Special Education (SPED), the pursuit of meeting Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals lies at the heart of what we do. Each student’s journey is unique, and as dedicated SPED professionals, our mission is to provide the best possible...
