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Almost One-Third of School Students Bullied

February 17, 2020

21 February 2020, Bullying, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] Adolescent boys from lower socio-economic backgrounds are most likely to be the victims of bullying, according to the first comprehensive study of school bullying around the world. The study, led by University of Queensland researchers, investigated the prevalence of…...

February 14, 2020

Career, Career Tip, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: This post is part 2A of a four-part interview guide for pediatric and school based speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. To read the rest of this guide, visit our Interview Like a Pro – The Pediatric Therapy…...

February 13, 2020

14 February 2020, Job, Newsletter, Special Education, Sped

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking to work with elementary age kiddos as an LBS1 Special Education Teaching position for the current school year? We are in need of a Special Education teacher to work…...

February 13, 2020

14 February 2020, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking for a high paying Early Intervention opportunity in the DC area? We have a great opportunity for a Physical Therapist. Our client is able to accommodate therapists based on what section…...

February 13, 2020

14 February 2020, Job, News, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Do you want to work in beautiful wine country? We have a great school opportunity available near the gorgeous Napa area! This is a fantastic opportunity for a full-time School Speech-Language Pathologist…...

Q-Tip Painted Snowflakes

February 12, 2020

14 February 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] This is a simple winter craft that I have planned for my class of two and three year olds. I often test out my lesson plans on my 4 year old and today when she asked what…...

February 12, 2020

14 February 2020, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

As those of you on the east coast know, winter is not over yet! Check out this fantastic idea that we saw on Pinterest that promotes isolated finger movements, Hand strengthening, visual motor coordination skills. We have looked ALL over the internet for…...

“Frozen” Inspired Salt Writing Tray

February 12, 2020

14 February 2020, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Can Teach My Child] I am somewhat obsessed with the smooth, shiny, ice-like texture from corn syrup paint. A few weeks ago we created a Frozen-inspired name painting. After it was finished, I thought it would be a great for a…...

Books About Penguins

February 12, 2020

14 Feburary 2020, Book, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Penguins seem to be a favorite for preschoolers. Children enjoy seeing them and learning about them. The books on this list would be a great addition to your classroom library for a winter theme, penguin and bird theme, or just for…...

February 11, 2020

14 February 2020, Newsletter News, Social Worker

[Source: Education Week] A record-high 1.5 million students were homeless during the 2017-18 school year, 11 percent more than the previous year and nearly double the number a decade ago, according to new federal data. To put that in perspective, imagine a school…...