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School psychs know a lot of special education jarg

School psychs know a lot of special education jargon and must explain these terms to parents.What’s the best way to synthesize our evaluation results and present our findings to families in a meaningful and helpful way?One of my favorite things to do is ask trusted special education team members for feedback! You can ask for suggestions on improving your explanations and ask if they find them meaningful and helpful.Let’s face it, there can be a lot going on during IEP meetings which can cause psychs to feel anxious or even overwhelmed. Summaries are an excellent place for school psychs to synthesize all their information across data sources and highlight important data.When it’s time to verbally explain your assessment findings, having a good summary makes all the difference in the world.When I explain assessment results to parents, I keep this same question in the back of my mind to help keep me on track: what did I learn about your child? Try to answer this question without giving the names of subtests or standard scores or using words like “clinically significant.” It’s harder than it sounds!How do you think school psychologists can effectively bridge the gap between their professional language and the needs of families to ensure meaningful understanding and collaboration?#specialeducation
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Terms like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia h

Terms like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia have been used more frequently within our school settings. How comfortable are you discussing these terms with families and staff members? Let’s discuss some of my go-to tips! ✨🏫When parents and teachers suggest students be evaluated for dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia, the first step is to clarify the definition used. Ask for concrete examples of the student’s struggles to help determine the reason for referral. 📚🔍Once our reason for referral is clear and we forward into the assessment process, school psychs need to know what goes into reading, writing, and math success. Are there skills that are innate to their learning? Are there skills that need to be explicitly taught? 📝🧠📊How can school psychs discuss dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in their reports? Near the end of your report is where you discuss eligibility for special education, the definition of a specific learning disability, and the SLD identification model. Right before this is where I like to synthesize all of the findings from the comprehensive assessment and where it makes sense to me to talk about dyslexia or the other terms. 📑💡📊Are you hearing these terms more often?What's one important thing you've learned from communicating with parents and staff members about dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia?#Dyslexia #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #LearningDisabilities #Education #SchoolPsychology

🌟 As December unfolds, let's explore the innova

🌟 As December unfolds, let's explore the innovations that can elevate special education in our schools.From personalized learning approaches to inclusive classroom technologies, what innovative strategies do you believe can drive positive change in our educational landscape?Share your thoughts!#DecemberInEducation #SpecialEdInnovation #SchoolPsychologist #GrowthandDevelopment

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