by Trish Geraghty | Sep 8, 2023 | Student Learning + Engagement
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others” (Welch, 2021). This quote from Jack Welch, the former GE chairman and CEO, exemplifies leadership. To be honest, my first couple years of... 
by Trish Geraghty | Sep 8, 2023 | Student Learning + Engagement
Do you remember your first day teaching? I have to say it – I was adorable. I went shopping and got what I thought was the quintessential teacher outfit. Visualize lots of gingham and bright colors. My hair was perfect and my enthusiasm could not be contained. Fast... 
by Trish Geraghty | Sep 8, 2023 | SPED Best Practices
Tips for Effective Special Education Teams “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This quote from Henry Ford demonstrates an effective teaming process. Effective teams take time, commitment, and trust to work. I’ve... 
by Trish Geraghty | Sep 7, 2023 | IEP Meetings
The last part of this series of Effective IEP Meetings is accommodations and modifications. Continue to use the IEP Connection Worksheet for alignment and the Accommodation Guidance Tool. This section asks the team to consider what accommodations or modifications are... 
by Trish Geraghty | Sep 7, 2023 | IEP Meetings
The service section is the next portion of the IEP when using the IEP Connection Worksheet to ensure alignment across all areas of the IEP. Services are directly related to the time and instruction needed to support the goals. Connection starts with the needs...