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By Theodora Schiro, M.Ed., on 10/21/2021

Why Use Baseline Data to Drive Decisions in K-12 Education?

Believe it or not, data wasn’t always a factor in decision-making in schools. A lot of decisions were made subjectively. Lacking efficient digital records, educators didn’t have the data needed to make objective decisions. Fortunately, teaching has evolved into a science based on facts.

Special Education

By Theodora Schiro, M.Ed., on 9/21/2020

How to Leverage Your IEP Service Tracking System for Better Progress Monitoring

School districts need to monitor student progress to assess student outcomes, submit mandated state and federal reports, and in many states, claim Medicaid reimbursements. But progress monitoring can also be used to help identify and support requests for additional staffing needs or pinpoint professional development gaps.

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By Miriam Pearlmutter, on 4/11/2019

Best Practices for Planning Extended School Year Services

As the trees begin to blossom, our thoughts turn naturally to spring and even summer. But if you’re a special education administrator or intervention specialist, your pre-summer list is probably a mile long, even as early as March.