The knowledge, ideas, communication, and friendship that are woven together to create the fabric of Hello set us apart from our peers. Hello clinicians are willing to question barriers, research solutions, collaborate, and share with each other, building knowledge individually as well as for the group. Each individual brings their unique experiences that contribute to… (read more)
It’s time for another Spanish translation of a beloved Hello Foundation shareable! This time, we’re sharing a Spanish version of our “Who Is On Your Special Education Team” free printable. Like the original English version, this resource is intended to be shared with families, caregivers, and other non-school-based professionals at the first IEP meeting or… (read more)
I’m the CEO here at Hello, but I’m also a speech therapist. Due to specialist staffing shortages, I’m getting to help cover a leave internally this Spring. This means I’m once again elbow-deep in classroom assignments, kid homework, and some teachers’ obsessions with kids filling in right answers. I am also reminded that I have… (read more)
This is the story of a student, a mom, and a clinician and her aide. It’s about how change can be scary, even if you accept that it is a part of life, and especially if you’ve been given a lifetime of reasons to be skeptical. It’s also about building relationships, the long, slow road… (read more)
Several years ago (and a great many years under our collective special ed belts) we decided to create a printable, shareable, free resource that described the special education process in a simple, easy to understand way. Our wonderful designer, Meagan, worked closely with THFers to bring this dream to life. Now, 4 years later, it… (read more)
The job of a Special Education Administrator is one of the most challenging in a school district. Your responsibilities include overseeing the forward momentum of students with unique learning curves for whom there is no exact curriculum plus a thousand legal requirements that directly equate to funding for the entire district and reflect a district’s… (read more)