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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...
Revolutionizing Speech Therapy: The Power of the 3:1 Model

Revolutionizing Speech Therapy: The Power of the 3:1 Model

by Julie Kibby | Jan 16, 2025 | IEP, Language, Speech, Uncategorized

In the evolving landscape of special education, the 3:1 service delivery model emerges as a game-changer for speech therapy. This innovative approach maximizes both therapeutic intensity and classroom integration, while offering practical solutions for SLPs’...
Ensuring IEP Quality: Weaving the “Golden Thread” of Due Diligence

Ensuring IEP Quality: Weaving the “Golden Thread” of Due Diligence

by Julie Kibby | Nov 11, 2024 | DESE, IEP, Uncategorized

In the world of special education, each IEP represents a student’s unique path, woven with care to support their journey. The “Golden Thread” serves as our guide, emphasizing the importance of due diligence at every turn. By thoroughly checking each part of the...
Unveiling the “Golden Thread”: Ensuring Cohesive Special Education Support

Unveiling the “Golden Thread”: Ensuring Cohesive Special Education Support

by Dan McCool | Oct 9, 2024 | DESE, IEP, IEP Meeting, Related Services, RTI, SPED Program, Uncategorized

Originally published on September 6, 2023, this article has been updated. In education, especially special education, a transformative approach has emerged—the “Golden Thread.” This concept connects all stages of the special education process, ensuring...
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