This week, Hallie is bringing the back-to-school energy with special guest Lacee! They're covering all the essentials, from understanding IEP basics and setting achievable goals to surviving—and thriving—in your first year as a school-based SLP. Lacee shares her own experiences, including mistakes she’s made so you can avoid them. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned expert, prepare to soak up some valuable insights! 💡 Lacee, an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, is in her 11th year of practice as a school-based SLP. She loves creating resources and sharing therapy ideas through her Teachers Pay Teachers shop and Instagram page.

Tune in, take notes, and let's keep it simple—because who needs to complicate things? ✏️💪

Bullet Points to Discuss:

• Keeping your goals and plans simple and focused.
• Explain findings in plain language.
• Ask targeted questions that lead to actionable advice.

Here’s what we learned:

• Advice for surviving your first year in the schools, including why it's okay to make mistakes.
• How to prioritize and set goals that are realistic and impactful, without overwhelming yourself or the students.
• Why "following directions" goals are trickier than they seem and how to make them work in the real world.
• How to get the most useful feedback from teachers, even when they’re swamped!
• Why less is more when it comes to setting goals and writing IEPs.
• How to present IEP findings without drowning parents in technical terms

Learn more about Lacee Johnson:

Social Media Links

Website: www.speechmemaybe.comwww.speechmemaybe.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechmemaybe

TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/speech-me-maybe

Freebie Links

Freebie Link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Machine-3845168

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

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