National Leaders Speak on Critical Special Education Issues

Here at eLuma, we are impressed and encouraged by the leadership in special education. Not only have they dedicated their lives to serving students with disabilities, but they are articulate, thoughtful and keenly focused on solving the most critical special education issues. While attending the 2018 Special Education Legislative Summit in Alexandria, Virginia, we had a chance

The ASHA 2018 Workforce and Work Conditions Report Review

Have you seen the ASHA Report for SLP Workforce and Work Conditions? It provides some amazing and comprehensive research into the minds of working speech-language pathologists (SLPs) all across the country.

The ASHA Report highlights:

– 84% of SLPs worked full time.
– 87% were salaried.
– 54% reported that there were more job openings than job seekers in their type of facility.
– Parents who were

Meet your new OSEP Director: Laurie VanderPloeg

We’re thrilled to discover that Laurie Vanderploeg was just named as U.S. Department of Education Director for the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

Laurie VanderPloeg continues to show a deep commitment to special education. She has had a lengthy and distinguished career, but also has raised a son with disabilities. These experiences expanded her understanding and empathy for the struggle that students with disabilities go through.  “My passion is to

Make a Difference

True leadership begins as you make a difference in the lives of others. Here at eLuma, we are proud of our fearless founder and president, who leads by example. We invite you to get to know him in this SHORT VIDEO of him speaking at the recent CEC/CASE Special Education Legislative Summit in Washington DC.

(The text transcript is below.)

Introduction by Dr. Luann Purcell, CASE Executive Director

Let me share just a

eLuma Online Therapy is proud to announce a very special webinar, entitled “Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long Term Solution.” The webinar is scheduled for Friday, September 21, and will feature distinguished speech-language pathology researcher, Mary Andrianopolous, Ph.D. and CEC President-elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, Ph.D. as they discuss their research and insights on teletherapy, and how it can become a viable and long-term solution for special education programs across the country.

hich will feature distinguished speech-language pathology researcher, Mary Andrianopolous,