Goal Writing 101 for slps
I have a long history of writing terrible goals, especially for those with complex needs. My history begins in the late 90s when I accepted my first school-based SLP job. One classroom that I served…
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How to Prepare for an IEP (A Special Educator’s Guide)
“The IEP is tomorrow. I don’t feel ready at all.” “What goals are appropriate for my student? There is so much he could benefit from!” “Parents are bringing an advocate/lawyer/etc. I’m terrified!” Have you…
How to read 100 books in a year
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” (George RR Martin) How many books did you read last year? 10? 15? Although most…
Using the Common Core to Create IEP Goals
After the common core was introduced to our district, the special education department began its own set of training. Through a well-planned, step-by-step process we started to write our IEPs differently. We no longer were just…
5 fun activities to help kids learn their speech goals
“The first thing students need to learn is what they’re supposed to be learning.” (Moss, Brookhart, Long, 2011) One of my student learning growth goals last year was that every student would know what they…
The Road to a Fabulous Year
It’s a new year and it’s time to start it off right! Here are 5 tips to get your year off to a fabulous start! Inspired by the book/blog (affiliate links included) The Happiness…
2015 Peace and Goals
I was inspired by Susannah Conway to determine a “word of the year“. The idea behind this is to not have specific goals, but rather a broad life goal to work towards. Although I loved…
The Role of the General Education Teacher in an IEP
The opinions reflected in this post are my own. They are not mandated by my district, state, or other association. Most of the general education teachers that I work with are fabulous. They understand that…
2013 I will…
Apparently, I lied. I thought that Fit for a Princess would be my last creation during Winter Break. But then I got this adorable freebie picture from Melonheadz and I just HAD to whip up…
Goals for 2011
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These are not New Year’s Resolutions. I have a New Year’s Resolution. It’s a longstanding one that I’ve only somewhat been able to keep over the years: I…
Non-Academic Goals
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I’ve learned that when I really want my kids to learn something on my time line, I need to set a goal and intercede. This Speech Pathologist mommy…