Compliance gaps do more than indicate missed deadlines. They reveal deeper issues like service delivery shortfalls, staffing breakdowns, and missed opportunities to support students. As the new school year approaches, many districts are sitting on a powerful asset: their special education data. This information can highlight which students missed services, where IEP timelines slipped, and … Read more
When a student has trouble following directions, staying on task, or transitioning between activities, it could point to a deeper need. These everyday challenges are often signs of difficulties with executive functioning, the cognitive processes that help students plan, focus, manage time, and follow through on tasks. Without the right support, these students risk falling … Read more
Speech IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals are a key part of a speech-language pathologist’s (SLP) role in schools. These goals support a wide range of needs that shift with age, learning stage, and each child’s unique communication profile. But writing clear and effective goals can be challenging. SLPs often have to determine specific areas of … Read more
When a student with ADHD struggles to focus, stay organized, or regulate emotions, it can impact not only their academic progress but also the classroom as a whole. Educators want to help, but without a clear plan and measurable goals, even the most dedicated efforts can fall short. That’s where well-crafted ADHD IEP goals come … Read more
Every school leader is asking the same question: How do we meet state standards and properly support staff and students when resources are scarce and funding is insufficient? Student behavioral and mental health needs are rising, special education teams are stretched thin, staff are overwhelmed, and budgets that once felt manageable are now under pressure. … Read more
In many schools, general education and special education still operate in separate worlds, with different teams, meetings, and goals. When these systems stay disconnected, students miss out, and educators feel overwhelmed and unsupported. A recent edWeb webinar, presented by Brandy Samuell, Director of Product for K–12 Services at eLuma, along with education leaders Mike Leddy … Read more
When the people responsible for a student’s success aren’t working together, it creates chaos. Teachers struggle to balance behavior and academic needs, families feel disconnected from the school, and students slip through the cracks. It’s not just frustrating—it’s damaging. Schools are already stretched thin, and without a unified effort, everyone becomes overwhelmed. However, when the … Read more
eLuma is an end-to-end student services provider that addresses Mental Health and Special Education intervention needs. For over a decade, eLuma has partnered with K-12 school districts nationwide to provide quality online therapy and student support solutions they can trust.
