This week our guest post comes from Jason Basinger, a nationally certified school psychologist in the Salt Lake City School District. In this article, Jason provides insight into teleheath and how it can help school psychologists provide services in a distance learning environment.  Stay at Home Technology for School Psychologists by Jason Basinger, MS, EdS, NCSP School psychologists have always had a unique role in the school setting. The structure and intensity of our daily work schedule varies drastically each day, depending on

COVID-19 and Adverse Childhood Experiences: How Schools Can Respond This week our guest post comes from Jason Basinger. Jason is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist in the Salt Lake City School District and is a member of the Utah Education Association Trauma Team. In this article, Jason provides insight into the impact of COVID-19 on students, and guidance on how schools can appropriately respond to childhood trauma.   COVID-19 and Adverse Childhood Experiences: How Schools Can Respond by Jason Basinger Recognizing that many

How to Create the Best Environment for Homeschooling This week, Rocio Espinoza, from Porch, shares advice on how to create the best environment for homeschooling.   How to Create the Best Environment for Homeschooling by Rocio Espinoza Whether by choice or necessity due to coronavirus school closings, millions of parents have suddenly become homeschooling teachers. This new experience can be challenging, but it can blossom into a memorable, rewarding experience as you find ways to connect with your child or children as

Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis Get the latest information on COVID-19 and learn how special education administrators are navigating the pandemic in this informative presentation from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE).   Facilitated by Phyllis Wolfram, Executive Director, CASE. Presented by Myrna Mandlawitz, CASE Policy Consultant; Kindel Mason, CASE President-Elect; Adam Leckie, CASE Publications Chair; Heath Peine, CASE Professional Development Chair; Erin Maguire, CASE President; Kevin Rubenstein, CASE Policy & Legislative Chair; and Julie Weatherly, Esq. Webinar Overview Four Priorities for

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness day, to celebrate we want to share a variety of resources with you. What is Autism? Autism, or Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects communication, social skills, and behavior. It is estimated that 1 in 54 children in the United States has ASD, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Symptoms of ASD generally appear by ages 2-3 and may include difficulties in the following areas: Behavior: Rigidity of behavior and