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Trump Administration Cautioned Against Changing IDEA Policy

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] Disability advocates and former federal special education officials are warning of possible Trump administration moves to alter policy related to a central tenet of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Advocates met with top officials at the U.S. Department…...

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] A game-like intervention developed by school psychologists may help reduce hallway disruptions among elementary school children. The intervention rewards classes of students for quickly transitioning from one room or activity to another. When implemented with three classes of students…...

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT

Article and Image Source: Melissa & Doug by Kristina Buskirk I have always loved watching the Summer Olympics. As a little kid I would glue myself to the TV watching gymnastics and cheering on my favorite athletes. Now as a mom I love…...

July 19, 2019

19 July 2019, Job, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are seeking a mild/mod credentialed Special Education Teacher for a charter school in Concord. Concord is located about 30 miles east of San Francisco in California’s Bay Area with easy access to Napa…...

July 18, 2019

19 July 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

No Time for Flashcards is one of my very favorite learning/play/craft sites. I always enjoy sharing their ideas here, especially when they support great therapy objectives like hand strengthening! Quite a few repins on this one! Learn How to Make Squeezie Sidewalk…...

2019-20 School-Based SLP – Aurora, IL

July 18, 2019

19 July 2019, Job, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Seeking Speech-Language Pathologist with PEL to work full-time in Aurora, IL. Did you know working as a school contract Speech-Language Pathologist affords you the following? * Great school schedule that works for your…...

July 17, 2019

19 July 2019, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking to slow your pace and live in a small coastal town? We have a wonderful opportunity for a School Psychologist to work a full-time position on the Chesapeake Bay on…...

Summer Fun with Frozen Ice Paints

July 17, 2019

19 July 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some amazing, vibrant frozen ice paints for summer fun and creativity outdoors! Perfect for combining cool down time and creativity this summer! We are always on the lookout for more fun ways to get creative and especially for activities…...

Super Bubble Recipe for Summertime Fun

July 17, 2019

19 July 2019, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Growing a Jeweled Rose] My kids love to play with bubbles during the warmer months. There are so many fun ways to play with them, too! Today, we tried making SUPER bubbles, and we had so much fun! This super bubble…...

July 17, 2019

19 July 2019, Article, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The ASHA Leader Blog] 20 As speech-language pathologists, we all experience stories of working as an interdisciplinary team. In this story, co-treatment brought us together and keeps us in touch today. Our relationship naturally affected us professionally, but personally as well.…...