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Breaking the Jargon Barrier: How Technical Language Alienates Parents in IEP Meetings

Breaking the Jargon Barrier: How Technical Language Alienates Parents in IEP Meetings

by Julie Kibby | Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

Every day, special education professionals enter IEP meetings armed with specialized knowledge and technical vocabulary. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: your expertise becomes a wall instead of a bridge when wrapped in language parents can’t...
Funding MTSS Without Draining Your General Education Budget: A Guide for Special Education Directors

Funding MTSS Without Draining Your General Education Budget: A Guide for Special Education Directors

by Julie Kibby | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized

The MTSS Funding Challenge As a special education director, you understand the value of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in helping struggling students before they require special education services. But a common concern I hear from directors is: “How do...

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by Julie Kibby | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Truth About IQ:  What Educators Should Say to Worried Parents

The Truth About IQ: What Educators Should Say to Worried Parents

by Julie Kibby | Apr 1, 2025 | Eligibility, IEP, Uncategorized

As educators — especially those working in special education — we often find ourselves in the delicate role of not just delivering information, but shaping how that information is received. One of the most emotionally charged conversations we have with families is...
Unlocking Student Success: The Hidden Power of Teacher Voice in IEPs

Unlocking Student Success: The Hidden Power of Teacher Voice in IEPs

by Julie Kibby | Feb 19, 2025 | IEP, IEP Meeting, News for Schools, Uncategorized

Let me tell you about a problem that’s costing your students valuable learning opportunities and your teachers precious time. Every day, teachers walk into IEP meetings with game-changing insights, but too often, those insights go unheard. The result? IEPs that miss...
Special Education Therapy Services: The Critical Role of Licensed Professionals

Special Education Therapy Services: The Critical Role of Licensed Professionals

by Julie Kibby | Jan 28, 2025 | DESE, News for Schools, Uncategorized

Every day, students with special needs rely on therapeutic services to succeed in school. But there’s a dangerous misconception spreading through education circles – the idea that anyone can provide these specialized services. This misunderstanding puts...
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