by Julie Kibby | Feb 9, 2026 | AI, SPED Program, Uncategorized
Most teachers aren’t asking for more technology. They’re drowning in planning, paperwork, and the reality that they know what their students need but don’t have hours to create everything from scratch. That’s where AI actually helps—not as some...
by Julie Kibby | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it: teaching writing has always been one of the hardest parts of the job. Whether it’s generating ideas, organizing thoughts, or editing, writing asks students to juggle multiple skills at once. For students with disabilities, that cognitive load can...
by Julie Kibby | Jan 21, 2026 | AI, Uncategorized
Let’s be honest: a lot of educators feel uneasy about artificial intelligence. It’s new, it’s moving fast, and there are real concerns about students misusing it, teachers losing control, and unpredictable changes to how we teach. But here’s...
by Julie Kibby | Jan 5, 2026 | Dealing with Sensory Needs, IEP, Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized
Introduction: The Puzzle of Perplexing Behavior Does one of your students constantly bump into desks and other children? Do they have a complete meltdown over the tag in their shirt? Do they refuse to participate in group activities on the carpet or avoid art projects...
by Julie Kibby | Dec 4, 2025 | IEP, Leadership, Uncategorized
Originally published on September 6, 2023 — newly updated and expanded. The Golden Thread remains one of our most powerful tools for maintaining alignment in special education—from the moment a concern surfaces all the way through service delivery, monitoring, and...
by Julie Kibby | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why RTI often feels overwhelming Response to Intervention (RTI) is one of the most powerful frameworks schools have for identifying and supporting students. Yet many districts find the process bogged down by paperwork, unclear procedures, and inconsistent data....
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