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...
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...
by Julie Kibby | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
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...
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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