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Meaningful Meeting Monday: Don't Let End-of-Year Special Education Tasks Fall Through the Cracks
End-of-year special education planning involves much more than final progress reports. From transition prep and ESY decisions to graduation planning and communication between teams, important details can easily fall through the cracks. In this week's Meaningful Meeting Monday, learn how to close out the school year intentionally--and why a structured planning system can make all the difference.
Charley Jo Vaughn
4 days ago2 min read


Teacher Tools Tuesday: Free Classroom Timer for Transitions, Tests, and Centers
One small tool, big classroom impact. This free timer helps reduce interruptions, smooth transitions, and make your day run easier.
Charley Jo Vaughn
Apr 212 min read


Wonderful Wins Wednesday: When Data Meets Student Voice
Every great meeting starts with one simple question: What’s working, and how do we know? Wonderful Wins Wednesday is the perfect reminder that progress is not just about numbers on a page--it's about bringing together teacher insight, parent perspective, and student voice to celebrate growth and make meaningful next steps. The best meetings happen when everyone comes to the table with something valuable to share. Teachers bring data and classroom observations Parents bring re
Charley Jo Vaughn
Apr 142 min read


Teacher Tools Tuesday: Student, Teacher, and Parent Input Forms for Stronger IEP Meetings
Strong IEP meetings begin before anyone sits down. These input forms help teachers, parents, and students come prepared with clear, thoughtful information.
Charley Jo Vaughn
Apr 122 min read


Meaningful Meeting Monday: What Actually Makes an IEP Meeting Effective
IEP meetings are too important to feel rushed or unclear. Here’s what actually makes them meaningful—from preparation to collaboration to student-centered planning.
Charley Jo Vaughn
Apr 123 min read
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