Riley Educational Consulting

It was a pleasure presenting at the Louisiana Association of Special Education Administrators (LASEA) conference yesterday! I appreciate the opportunity to share ideas and connect with so many dedicated leaders from across the state.

Thank you to everyone who attended our presentation at the conference today! We appreciate your engagement and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and to make new connections!

Started off Friday in the best way with the dedicated Early Interventionists of ! We had a great training session problem solving behavior support for our littlest learners!

Join us next week on Tuesday, November 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bayou District Foundation for another Whole Health Louisiana Regional Training.

Mark Medina, ACE Educator and Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Metro Centers for Community Advocacy, will provide an overview of the fundamentals of trauma-informed care. Participants will work together in small groups to identify regional gaps and resources.

📆 Tuesday, November 12
⏰ 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍 Bayou District Foundation, 320 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
📝 Fundamentals of trauma-informed care, gaps and resources
☕️ Coffee, water and breakfast will be provided
🤝 Louisiana Department of Health

Great day at the Louisiana Accessible Educational Materials conference! Thank you for having us!

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone joined us at the Louisiana AEM Fall into AAC conference! It was a pleasure to co-present with Brittney Wright, who brought her practical AAC expertise to our session on the communication-behavior connection. It was exciting to hear the meaningful discussions, shared insights, and next steps to support students and educators in schools across the state!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 If you’re attending the Louisiana Accessible Educational Materials "Fall into AAC" Conference tomorrow, join me and my amazing SLP colleague, Brittney Wright from the LSU Health Department of Communication Disorders, for our presentation on identifying and teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors to students!

We can’t wait to share research-based strategies that can make a real difference in the classroom. Don’t miss out—come see us! 🎉✨
https://www.ssdla-aem.org/fallintoaac2024/fallintoaac2024-agenda/

Yesterday, dedicated educators from Brusly Upper Elementary School in West Baton Rouge Parish gathered for professional learning sessions focused on collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution among professionals to support the inclusion of students with disabilities.

General education teachers, special education teachers, paraeducators, and administrators engaged in meaningful discussions designed to enhance teamwork and build effective inclusive strategies. We explored how strong communication can bridge gaps and addressed professional conflict resolution skills to empower us to work together more effectively.

Let’s continue to support one another in creating an inclusive classroom environment where every student valued and supported! 💪💜

Today we had an amazing training session for paraeducators in St. Charles Parish Schools focused on Thinking Functionally about Behavior! 🎓✨

A special highlight was the inspiring presentations from two St. Charles paraeducators - Chloe Franklin from Norco Elementary and LaShanae Honor from Hahnville High - who shared their successful behavior strategies for supporting students. Their real-world insights and practical tips truly showcased the impact of Thinking Functionally in the classroom. 🙌💡

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this valuable learning experience. Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of students! 💙

What a night! Thank you to the St Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe for inviting me to facilitate their first Restaurant Hangout at the legendary Rocky and Carlo’s! I had the best dinner companions and enjoyed all the conversations! Can’t wait to do it again!

Flashback to last Friday - I had an amazing workshop with a fantastic group of paraeducators from St. Charles Parish Schools! 🎉 We explored environmental and behavior strategies, sharing practical tips and ideas. The energy and collaboration were incredible, and I’m thrilled to see how these new techniques will make a positive impact in the classroom. A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to such a productive session! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue making a difference for our students. 🌟

✨Back-to-School Training Success! 🎉

Last week I wrapped up two days of amazing training sessions with the most incredible paraeducators from St. James Parish Schools! 🌟It was an absolute blast connecting, learning, and diving into behavior strategies together! 🙌

Huge thanks to the paraeducators that brought their enthusiasm for their students and made it so much fun! Let’s gear up for a fantastic school year ahead! 🚀💡