Education
Leanne Sherred is co-founder of Expressable, a company that provides online speech language therapy services. In this conversation, Leanne shares what she observes and insights about:Why services for kids with speech and communication challenges are so crucialThe added struggles kids face during remote learningWhat schools should keep in mind as they provide remote service deliveryHow schools can work with parents and families of students receiving teletherapy to better set them up for successMental health challenges relating to communication and language issuesWant more?You got it. Here are some more related resources:Remote Special Education & Related Services Tools. A school’s ability to provide special education and related services remotely is critical during COVID-19. Here are tools to help.Working with Parents in Special Education. Working in special education can be very rewarding, but also challenging. One of the many reasons it can be challenging is working with parents.5 Strategies to Improve the IEP Process with Parent Participation. While there are no guarantees that parents and schools will agree on decisions, the positive impact of parental involvement is well-documented. And so are the challenges! Here are five strategies to increase parental participation in the IEP process and make life easier for all involved.