by jenny | Oct 17, 2025 | IEPs
Effective IEPs begin with one critical component: clear, data-driven present levels. These statements set the stage for everything that follows—goals, services, and supports. But too often, present levels are written as a list of test scores that don’t capture who the...
by jenny | Oct 15, 2025 | IEPs
Every great IEP begins long before the goals are written. It starts with a thorough assessment process, one that looks beyond test scores and dives into the story behind the data. When assessment teams take time to clarify the reason for referral, gather multiple...
by jenny | Oct 6, 2025 | Self-Talk
The other day, I caught myself saying, “I don’t want to spend all weekend working.” Sound familiar? Maybe for you it’s, “I can’t keep up with this pace,” or “I shouldn’t let that email get under my skin.” Whatever the phrase, we say things like this all the time—to...
by jenny | Oct 3, 2025 | Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten
Many transitional kindergarten programs exist on elementary campuses. However, many elementary school psychs feel unprepared to evaluate 4-year-olds. Today, let’s look at two key areas to strengthen your TK assessment practice. Tip #1: Use a...
by jenny | Oct 2, 2025 | Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten
When it comes to supporting transitional kindergarten students, social-emotional assessments are just as important as cognitive ones. These early years set the stage for growth, and the tools we use can shape how well we understand and respond to each child’s unique...
