Progress monitoring — two words that can send a chill down the spine of even the most seasoned special education teachers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and physical therapists (PTs). With special education caseloads larger than...
Assistive Technology is so Much More than Pencil Grips I’ll never forget the first IEP meeting I attended where I finally had a seat at the table. I was feeling fairly confident until we reached the section where we were supposed to consider assistive technology. I...
When I started my Clinical Fellowship, the learning curve was steep. Not only was I getting used to being a part of the workforce, and answering people’s questions like I had a clue what I was talking about I was also adjusting to being an adult in a lot of little...
I remember the spring day that the Endrew Decision was released like it was yesterday. This was a BIG deal in the world of special education and many special education directors spent the day refreshing their computer screens waiting on the decision. I know I was....
Tips for Effective Special Education Teams “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This quote from Henry Ford demonstrates an effective teaming process. Effective teams take time, commitment, and trust to work. I’ve...
