5 Pitfalls of Becoming a Service Contractor

If you're looking to move out of your day job and start contracting, friend, I want you to take notes. Just a few weeks ago, I put out a podcast that talked about how to successfully start a contracting business. Now, this could be a contracting business, or it could be a side hustle, whatever type of educational business you would like to start. You’ll need those four things. And I got some great feedback from it. That was also very take notes kind of podcast episode. And some people actually even said that they've already started implementing what I talked about.

My Favorite Daily Living Skills/O and M Unit

Okay, know that this is all about parties. But it's not just about the party. I mean, with O&M is it ever just about the thing that we are doing? Here's the deal, so often, we teach one lesson and then we either repeat that lesson until we are bored or the student has mastered it, or until it's been like three lessons in. And then we haphazardly move on to the next lesson. And there's very little continuity between them. And this is a way that we've been taught to do things.

Starting a Successful Contract Service Business (LLC)

Wanna get started contracting but you don't know where to start? Whether it's VI services, O&M or any other support style, educational or vocational services, I have got you covered. There are three areas we're going to go over today. And once you get your ducks in a row, you will be ready to roll.

The Inconvenient Truth About Growth

Growth is not linear. And that is okay. Listen to this podcast episode, when you're having a bad day, a bad time, a bad year, or just a bad moment. And you want a reminder that everybody goes through it. Not only that, but you are going to be just fine

How to Handle Difficult Parents of Students with Visual Impairments

How do you feel about working with parents? Do you love it or hate it? Here’s where we discuss all about it as well as tips on how you can build and improve the relationship you have with your learners’ parents.

Teaching Strategies for Learners with Autism and Visual Impairments

For my new O&M specialists, and even for my experienced O&M specialist who might just need a few quick reminders about how to work with learners with autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we're going to get into what to expect with students with autism spectrum disorder, as well as what the data says, teaching strategies, and the importance of routines, which kind of falls under teaching strategies.

Optimal Evaluation Method for Students with Visual Impairments

Do your evaluation seem to take forever or not fully hold up at the end of your three years? I've got you covered with ways to make your evaluations easier, more objective, and more well rounded for students with visual impairments. These ideas will help O and Ms and VI specialists alike.

5 Apps I Use Everyday As A Teacher and CEO

We all love a good helpful app. And you know I'm obsessed with finding ways to make life easier. Here are 5 apps I use everyday as a teacher and CEO.

Becoming A Better Advocate

We know that there's something that a learner needs, or something in their life needs to change but we need the other adults in our lives to be on board with us. How can we make that happen without becoming the O and M police and without us getting walked all over. Here are a few ideas on how you can become a better advocate.

Spring Lesson Plan Ideas

We're leaving the indoor games behind. We are finally leaving the coffee shop taking off our jackets because it is almost springtime. And what better way to get your learner's motivated with some amazing springtime orientation and mobility lessons that we've got ready for you in this episode.