Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we are talking about how to run a successful IEP meeting with the queen guru of managing your caseload, Mia McDaniel. This episode will give you tips and tricks on how to be more effective with your students and meetings.

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• 3 things SLPs can do to come to an IEP meeting more prepared
• Tips for IEP teams that will help the IEP meetings run smoothly
• How to prepare yourself for contentious IEP meetings or the meetings you are worried will have some tension

 

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Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned in the interview:

 

How and why take baselines: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL5q09NBYWY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

Explaining the reasons for IEP recommendations:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLdFVhGhNzj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

The ultimate goal of dismissal:

 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDQnuwsK__/ 

 

Speech dismissal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDQnuwsK__/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

10 tips for conducting AMAZING IEP meetings that build parents’ trust:  

https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com/2019/06/how-to-conduct-amazing-iep-meetings-that-build-parents-trust.html 

10 Professionalism Tips for your CF Experience and Beyond

https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com/2019/08/ten-professionalism-tips-for-your-cf-experience-beyond.html

 

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Stay in touch with Mia:

Website: https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com

Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/puttingwordsinyourmouth 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuttingWordsInYourMouth

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/miamcd/_created/ 

TeachersPayTeachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mia-Mcdaniel 

 

 

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we have Jennifer Martin from the SLP Podcast, Full Disclosure. In this episode we will be talking about how to implement a coaching model with a support person during your teletherapy sessions. 

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Practical tips for implementing a coaching model with a support person
• How to use that support person to help with behavior management
• Ideas for activities on how to incorporate the support person

 
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Podcast: https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/

 

 

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we have Dr. Tinita Kearney and we are gonna be talking about books! How to use books, build literacy, and reach goals for your preschool students.    

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How books can improve language
• How SLPs can use books to help increase parent or teacher buy-in to use books in the home or classroom 
• Tips for selecting an appropriate book for the preschool-age group

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Book Reading Tips Shared by Tinita:

1. Start with the cover and ask the child “What do they think the book is about?”
2. Incorporate low pressure questions that allows the child to answer without being corrected if right or wrong.
3. Be mindful for frustration levels. If the child is showing signs of frustration, give answer choices, or provide an easier question.
4. Ask questions about the story every 1-2 pages of the story.

Tips for Picking a Book for Preschool-Aged Students

1. Think about what interests your students have that make them inspired.
2. Find a book that reflects the child’s daily life.
3. Consider the child’s development level and modify the story text if needed.
4. Look for books with vibrant pictures.
5. Use books that expand your student’s understand about the world and other cultures. 

Where to find books:

1. Your local library. Digitally check out books with Overdrive.
2. www.getepic.com
3. YouTube – search book title read aloud
4. www.diversebookfinder.org
5. www.boomlearning.com has adapted book resources

Resources Mentioned in the episode:

  Lola Koala’s Travel Adventures: www.lolakoala.com  

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Ideas for a Gingerbread Man Theme

 

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! So it’s the month of December tomorrow and you have another three weeks until you get a nice long two-week winter break. In today’s episode, I will be talking about fun activities you can do with a gingerbread man theme. These are great for this time of year because they are low prep, simple, and fun for your students! In this episode you’ll hear:

• Books and activities to use with a gingerbread man theme
• Games to play with a gingerbread man theme
• A gingerbread man hunt activity 

 

Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned:

 

Gingerbread Man Activities for Speech Therapy

FREE Gingerbread Man Magnetic Wand Game

Gingerbread Activities and Language Lesson Plans for Speech Therapy on TPT

Gingerbread Man Perspective Taking Activity

Body in the Group with a Gingerbread Man Hunt

 

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about five winter theme books that you can use with your mod to severe caseload. These books can be used with students in early intervention, students in the self-contained classroom with communication needs, and in preschool. I will also talk about how I adapt books to support my students to meet them where they’re at with their proximal zone of development.

 

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel
• Let it Snow by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
• Red Sled by Lita Judge
• Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie DePaola
• The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

 

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about winter-themed, YouTube videos that you can use with your students. These videos are sure to keep your students engaged all the while having a good time practicing their goals. These are great for older students but can also be used with upper elementary-age students as well.

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Simon’s Cat Winter Themed Videos
• Lily and the Snowman Wordless Short
• America’s Funniest Home Videos Winter Themed
• Scary Snowman Prank Video

 

Free Winter YouTube Video Google Slides:

https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2020/12/winter-videos-teletherapy/

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about five ways you can beat overwhelm! Unfortunately, overwhelm can come in and just wreak havoc on your routine, your productivity and steal your joy. Particularly with the school-based speech pathologist, you may feel overwhelmed because so many things are coming at you at once. A lot of SLPs serve kindergarten to middle school case loads which is a wide range. Many of you also serve a variety of disorders. These high case loads and workloads can definitely cause overwhelm! So today I am going to give you five ways to help you deal with overwhelm and get your joy back into teaching!

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Keep it Simple!
• Prioritize your self care
• Make a weekly or daily plan
• Do not commit to doing all sorts of new things
• Embrace the fails!

 

 

FREE Progress Monitoring Checklist: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2018/10/progress-monitor-speech-goals/

 

Blog Post and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

 

Progress Monitoring Social Skills Goals with Confidence

How to Finish Progress Reports Like a Rockstar

 

 

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 Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about songs SLPs should be singing at work! I know you’re counting down the days till Thanksgiving break, right? I wanted to record this episode just to have some fun and lighten the mood to help you keep on pushing through!  Break is almost here and you got this! 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Songs for celebrating those certain milestones met by your students.
• Songs for YOU, the SLP, when you are having a good day!
• Song examples to help you deal with all things parents, and even admin!

 

Songs mentioned in this episode:

Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera (Official Music Video)

West Side Story (7/10) Movie CLIP – I Feel Pretty (1961) HD

Meghan Trainor – Lips Are Movin (Official Music Video)

Adele – Hello

MC Hammer – U Can’t Touch This (Official Music Video)

twenty one pilots: Stressed Out [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Sara Bareilles – Uncharted (Director’s Cut)

Show Clip – Wicked – “Popular” – Original Cast

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about three things that you can do before you start implementing a co-teaching model. Co-teaching is a collaborative service model where you and the classroom teacher are both teaching a lesson simultaneously together, and you have defined roles and expectations for how you both are going to be teaching during the lesson. If you use these three tips that I share in today’s episode, you will be set up for success!! 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Define your roles with the teacher
  • Know the classroom rules, understand the BIPs, how you will communicate
• Create the setup for the lessons each week
  • Know what skills you will be targeting
• Be prepared for implementing the lessons
  • Have visuals 
  • Make a plan for transitions
  • Have sheets for data

Blog Post and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

 

Real Talk SLP podcast ep 41 Collaborative Service Models

Real Talk SLP podcast ep 42 3 Tips for Collaborating with Staff

Chicken Push-In Lesson Plan Guides

Apple Co-Teach Lesson Set Up

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Need some pumpkin-themed activities for your K-2 students? If you are feeling stressed about planning your small groups or co-teaching lessons, then this episode is for you! You can also grab my push-in Language Lesson Plan Guides for Pumpkins because it is filled with book recommendations, links to songs, station activities, a newsletter to parents and Google Slides for a SMARTboard. Use it all month!

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Books for planning a pumpkin themed unit.
• Pumpkin activities and craft ideas.
• Pumpkin STEM activities.

 

Join the Themed Therapy SLP Facebook Group and get inspired with implementing a themed-based approach.

 

Blog Posts and Resource Mentions:

 

5 Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin

Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft

 

Pumpkin STEM activities: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/real-pumpkin-stem-activities-kids-fall/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljfVmiYk_dM&t=3s

Sink or float pumpkins? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQuW8G2QV_Q&t=77s

 

Runaway Pumpkin Activity

Parachute – https://amzn.to/30i0URd (affiliate link)

Pair with pumpkins from the Dollar Tree to make a bouncing pumpkin time. Pairs well with Runaway Pumpkin book – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuOlNjnu2Gc

The Roll Away Pumpkin- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ7alJTiUo4

 

 

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