Let’s be honest: the workload in special education and related services isn’t sustainable. Between documentation, meetings, progress monitoring, therapy sessions, consultations, and the ever-growing list of “just one more thing,” it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly behind. And the guilt that comes with trying to reduce your daily workload? That’s real too. But here’s […]
For many students, getting through the daily school routine can be just as challenging as academic work. From finding their classroom in the morning to remembering to pack up at the end of the day, these functional skills require organization, independence, and consistency. Some children may struggle with transitions, self-care, or appropriate social behaviors, making […]
Let’s be real by the end of the school year, most school-based therapists are running on fumes. You’re juggling evaluations, makeup sessions, IEP meetings, and maybe even a few end-of-year surprises. The paperwork pile is growing, your sticky notes have sticky notes, and summer break can’t come soon enough. Before you completely unplug (and you […]
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As a school-based therapist, it’s easy to feel the pressures of the job. With large caseloads, multiple schools, constant scheduling conflicts, and tight budgets, finding ways to create “quick wins” can feel like a much-needed boost in the day. This Quick Wins Checklist for school-based therapists, is a free, printable checklist of small yet impactful […]
Working as a team in a school setting to support a child’s development can be a challenging yet profoundly rewarding journey. School-based occupational, physical therapy and speech therapy providers often find themselves at the nexus of this collaborative effort, bridging the gaps between children, parents, and educators. While the road to effective teamwork is not […]
Do you ever find yourself finishing up a therapy session, going to document progress on your OT goals and realizing that the last 30 minutes did not go as planned? Maybe the therapeutic activities metamorphosed into other play skill domains that were not directly goal related but beneficial to overall child development. Have you ever […]
Are you familiar with the terms caseload versus workload in the school setting for related service professionals? Many school districts are moving towards a workload model to try and support their students. WHAT DOES CASELOAD MEAN? Caseload method means that there is a specific number of students that each staff member will work with based […]
What is an exit ticket? An exit ticket is a small task or quiz that students complete as they leave class. The purpose of exit tickets is to ensure that students have learned the material covered in class and to give teachers a quick snapshot of how well students understand the material. Below you will […]
Ever wonder what you can do to make your life easier as a school-based therapist? Whether you are a school-based occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist or counselor, it can be very difficult to stay on top of all the paperwork requirements, scheduling and tasks. Using the Therapy Planner, whether printed or digitally can help […]