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Days 1–5: The Evaluation Window That Saves You From Report-Writing Scramble

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In this episode, I’m talking about what you really want in front of you when it’s finally time to write that evaluation report.
Scores, protocols, and input forms matter, but they’re only part of the picture. The real work is understanding what the data actually means for this student, in this school, in this life.
We’ll look at attendance, behavior, anxiety, and educational impact, and why context can completely change the story behind a number.
I’m also sharing why thoughtful data collection needs to start early, so future you isn’t scrambling the night before the meeting.

Want to talk more about days 1-5? Join the Prepared School Psych community today and let’s get your questions answered: https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/

Episode Highlights

(01:42) – Reporting a number versus actually analyzing what it means

(02:25) – Why attendance data without context only tells part of the story

(03:12) – What discipline records may be missing about student behavior

(04:08) – Why anxiety scores don’t automatically explain educational impact

(05:15) – The questions to ask during days 1 through 5 of an evaluation

(07:05) – How a few extra minutes of data collection can save future you from scrambling

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