When SLPs think about telepractice, often we think of the model that is being pushed by larger national telepractice companies: An SLP in one state provides direct services online to kids at school in other areas. However, this is a limiting way to think about telepractice. When we think of telepractice as one of our… (read more)
Over the years we have often asked the special education administrators we work with what their biggest job-related challenge is. Given the diverse set of districts that we work with, the answers always have a fair amount of variation — indeed, the challenges facing a supervisor in an urban mega-district are different than those of… (read more)
Facilitated Communication and the Rapid Prompting Method are dubious means by which some claim they can help people with disabilities communicate. In both of these methods, a “facilitator” physically assists the person with a disability in moving their hand over a keyboard or alphabet board to spell out messages. While neither method has any degree… (read more)
Goal setting is the way I make myself feel comfortable with where I am. If things feel unfamiliar and I am overwhelmed – I set goals. If things are too familiar and I feel stagnant – I set goals. If I feel content that all is in its place – it’s probably because I set… (read more)
The power of setting intentions is something that most of us have heard about, if only in passing. It is written and talked about in a surprising variety of places, and if you’ve ever been to a yoga class, you’ve likely been asked by your instructor to “set an intention for your practice.” In our… (read more)
Start a conversation with an SLP about telepractice and eventually the conversation will come around to licensure… How many states are you licensed in? How long does it take to get a California license? What’s the best method for tracking PD requirements and renewal dates? Licensure is a big deal. A license sets you apart… (read more)
It is never fun to say goodbye to summer, but we here at Hello try to make it as painless as possible with our annual back-to-school get together. This year, we gathered in the Game Lounge at the Hotel Vintage in downtown Portland for appetizers, desserts, drinks, and a few hours of catching up with… (read more)
Every special education administrator’s back-to-school wish list includes starting the school year fully staffed. There are dreams of a department full of smiling faces excitedly greeting students on the first day. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. All is right with the world. (Record scratch) That’s not what we’re talking about today. Staffing… (read more)
“A new school year! Exciting times for kids and parents. But what about liability? Is the district adequately prepared/covered this year? Are we going to be inclusive? Are parents going to feel engaged and welcomed? Will each 3rd grader be reading at grade level next spring? Will all our seniors cross the graduation stage in… (read more)
Give and Put Kids First. These are 2 of our core values that help make The Hello Foundation such a wonderful and caring organization! Sometimes, especially with the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season, it can be difficult to take a breath and remember why we do what we do. First and foremost, we… (read more)