Learning loss vs. disability: how schools can adjust evaluation strategies for a post-pandemic world
Discover how K-12 schools can distinguish pandemic learning loss from a potential disability. Learn practical Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and tele-assessment strategies to support the increased demand for special education-related evaluations—without overwhelming your school district’s team. From an edWeb webinar featuring Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez (NCLD), Robin Lake (CRPE), and Bonnie Contreras, Ed.S., NCSP (Presence). […]
The real value of remote education evaluations
Here’s what we know to be true: Surging demand for cognitive, academic, and behavioral evaluations is overwhelming schools. With staffing shortages and increasing referrals, remote psychoeducational evaluations offer a creative and credible solution to support diverse student needs across the nation. That’s why at Presence, we’re proud to provide evidence-based remote evaluations, which eases the […]
7 ways remote services are changing school psychology
We’re celebrating 7 million teletherapy sessions since 2009 by highlighting the inspiring leaders and innovators at Presence who are dedicated to building solutions for schools and students with diverse needs. Bonnie Contreras, Ed.S., NCSP, is the Senior Director of Clinical Solutions at Presence. Bonnie’s 15-year career as a traditional and remote school psychologist has fueled […]
Closing the Evaluation Gap
Schools today are challenged by a variety of issues—regional staffing shortages, increased demand for special education services, and seasonal spikes in student referrals, to name a few. No matter the issue, the result is the same: despite best efforts, too many students are not being evaluated in a timely manner, and educators are not receiving […]