by Kelly Ott | Oct 30, 2017 | Focus Point Video Blog
Tune in to Focus Point Episode 7 while Kelly and Lara discuss the benefits that social media for professional growth. What benefits have you experienced using online forums? SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW OUR FREE WEBINAR "HOW TO SAVE TIME AND DEVELOP LEGALLY COMPLIANT IEP GOALS"...
by Kelly Ott | Oct 4, 2017 | Focus Point Video Blog
Kelly Ott and Lara Wakefield, from SMARTER Steps discuss a growing concern they have in the field of special education and related services: the lack of quality mentoring available to new practitioners. Kelly and Lara have noticed a trend with new special educators...
by Kelly Ott | Aug 25, 2017 | IEP Development, Uncategorized
SMARTER Steps IEP Goal Development: The SMARTER method for IEP goal development was developed by Kelly Ott and Lara Wakefield and published in 2016. The SMART acronym was first coined by George Doran, Arthur Miller, and James Cunningham in 1981. The November 1981...
by Kelly Ott | Aug 22, 2017 | IEP Development, Outcomes, Uncategorized
Building A S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Future for Students with Disabilities. Building a name and reputation as a caring and compassionate educator occurs spontaneously when you are truly client centered. This involves so much more than developing IEP goals or providing therapy...
by Kelly Ott | May 10, 2016 | IEP Development, Uncategorized
Breaking Down 5 Barriers to Student Led IEPs Schools often have difficulty breaking down 5 barriers to student led IEPs. While evidence suggests that conducting student led IEPs can be beneficial, it has not become a...
