As itinerants, I’m sure we’ve all been asked this question by school teams. I also continue to see this question posted in forums and in Facebook groups. I’ve decided to answer it for you here. Get ready- it’s not...

“I’m exhausted. Like, really exhausted.” “I hate this.” “I have so much work that it’s… it’s mind blowing.” “I feel like I’m running and running and running… and if I stop, I’m going to crash.” This is what students said...

 by: Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech The Fall issue of Mainstream News, sponsored by Oticon, is now available online!  Discover tips for protecting children from cyber bullying, read what Clarke professionals have learned through remote services, understand how to support literacy...

Welcome back, itinerants! Like me, I’m sure most of you have been working throughout the summer to prepare for a school year unlike any other! I have students learning in every possible format—remote, in-person, hybrid, fully outdoors… and the list...

Usually at this point in the school year, I’m writing about wrapping up. I write about summer maintenance for HAT systems, end-of-the-year IEP and transition meetings, setting up in-services for next year’s teachers and preparing students for the transition to...

by: Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech Starting tomorrow, Clarke will launch a special spring edition of Mainstream News sponsored by Oticon.  In an effort to provide relevant, regular content to parents and professionals working from home, we will publish a Mainstream News Spring Resources Series with posts three times...

Things have changed overnight for schools, educators and families. Remote learning is taking place in many states, with varying degrees of preparedness, from elementary schools through college. Teleservice, or the application of telecommunications technology to deliver professional services at a...

Preparing Your Students (and Yourself!) It’s midterm and finals time for all of my junior high and high school students. I’ve worked with my schools to make sure accommodations are in place for students who will take their exams in...