Today we’re going to challenge the way we think about special education delivery. What worked in the past may not be what works now. It's hard to find and keep people. So let’s flip the script. What if virtual special education support isn’t a compromise but an upgrade?
EXTENDED ABSTRACT
Special Education delivery and meeting students needs is something that is always on our minds as educators. Today we are going to challenge the way that we think about the delivery and support itself. The things that have shown effective in the past, may not be what are most effective today. It’s not just hard to find the people—it’s hard to keep them. And it puts schools in a constant scramble. So let’s flip the script. What if virtual special education support isn’t a compromise—it’s an upgrade? Virtual is often seen as Plan B. But what if it’s actually the best way to meet student needs reliably and efficiently? Join Dawn Evenson, founder of Ohana Student Services and Mikayla Middleton, director, to unpack not only how to combat the shortages so many are facing in this industry, but unlock the many benefits of virtual special education support. We will take a dive into current research, implementation and real life looks into the success of making virtual a plan A option for you, your students, teams, and school! Walk away with an excitement to share your deeper understanding of ways to flip the script on winning in the midst of staffing shortages with your school, students, and teams.
PRESENTING SPEAKERS
Mikayla Middleton
Director
at Ohana Student Services
Dawn Evenson
Founder
at Ohana Student Services
Flipping the Script: Rethinking Special Education with Virtual Services