Our recent post with a social story and video to help kids wear masks has been so popular, we decided to take the tips that Christina shared in that post and make them into a single, downloadable page for sharing. Click on the image below to download a pdf, and stay safe out there! Make… (read more)
The learning curve for supervising remote staff can be a rather steep one, especially when living in a “building-the-plane-while-we’re-flying-it” reality. The good news is that, while remote work may be a new frontier for many in public education, it is a well-established practice in other industries. In fact, before the pandemic, fully one-quarter of the… (read more)
After 15 years in business, we have developed lots of great traditions around here. Many of our traditions are centered around coming together to celebrate or to learn, and as we all know, that “coming together” bit looks a little different these days. Despite the challenges presented by the need for social distancing, carrying on… (read more)
There is a tendency in times of upheaval and challenge to look for the meaning behind the strife or at the very least a lesson to be learned. Challenges force us to stretch and grow and change whether we want to or not, and often prompt us to reflect on where we’ve been and contemplate… (read more)
Last May, we posted our COVID-edition End-of-Year checklist with a big sigh of relief. Maybe, we thought, we will wake up from this altered reality next fall and be able to return to a more typical school routine. Of course, we all know now that this fall is unfolding as anything but ordinary. Whether you are… (read more)
Distance learning is now a reality for kids and parents across the country and that means a whole new ballgame for most families and educators. Even those of us who are seasoned telepractioners are having to learn a new skillset as we see kids in their homes rather than in school buildings. To that end,… (read more)
This Summer has followed in the chaotic footsteps of the preceding Spring. Today, all of us in education find ourselves in the middle of a political firestorm about whether and how students should return to school buildings this Fall. As the debate rages on whether districts can adequately provide for PPE, social distancing, and safe… (read more)
One of the most common things we’re hearing from parents right now is “My child won’t wear a mask!” We can all sympathize, especially when it’s hot outside. As adults we’re able to talk ourselves through it using reason and logic, but it can be extremely tough to convince some kids, especially those with sensory and… (read more)
The end of the school year brings with it a host of important tasks that need to be done to ensure that things are ready for the Fall. While this school year is ending unlike any we’ve ever known and no one knows what this Fall may bring, many of these end-of-year tasks still need… (read more)
5/21/20 Update: We had such fun hosting this event! You are now able to watch the replay, below, as well as download the free resources we discussed in the webinar. Thanks to everyone who attended, and we look forward to seeing you at another one in the near future. We’re hosting a webinar! Join us… (read more)