Specialized Education Services, Inc.

09/17/2026

Five to one. That's the recommended ratio of specific, positive praise to every error correction. SESI's Dr. Diane Myers shares this as one of 12 evidence-based strategies for building a classroom culture that's proactive. Download the guide here: https://hubs.la/Q04xJFn10

09/16/2026

High Road School of Wright City welcomed families to its annual open house, complete with a new breakfast-with-teachers format to kick things off. Families met staff, toured classrooms and got a first look at the year ahead.

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High Road School of Wright City hosted an open house where families met staff, toured classrooms and prepared for the new school year.

09/14/2026

Excel Middle Years Academy staff teamed up with Senator Vincent Hughes' office and other community partners for the Packed for Success back-to-school event, helping distribute 150 backpacks to Parkside and West Philadelphia families.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04xh8Hw0

09/11/2026

SESI is partnering with Let's Go Learn to bring adaptive assessments and data-driven tools to our educators. The partnership gives teams a clearer picture of where each student stands academically and how they're progressing. As Dr. Diane Myers, SESI's SVP of Integrated Support, shared, the goal is helping educators adjust instruction quickly and make better-informed decisions about the support each student needs. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04xh7400

09/10/2026

Congratulations to High Road School of East York on earning Cognia accreditation! This recognizes the school's commitment to educational quality, student progress, and continuous improvement. A proud milestone for our educators, students, and families. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04xbZk30

09/09/2026

As students are back to school, new EdWeek survey data offers a clear look at what's on educators' minds this year: 75% expect student behavior to be a major challenge, and 37% say it already worsened "a lot" over the past year. Educators point to lingering pandemic disruption, cellphone distraction, and rising divisiveness as key drivers.

Worth a read for anyone working in or around K-12 education, especially those supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs.
Worth a read for anyone working in or around K-12 education, especially those supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs.

Read the full survey breakdown: https://hubs.la/Q04x3j6X0
Read the full survey breakdown: https://hubs.la/Q04x3j6X0

09/08/2026

Valdosta City School of Scholars kicked off the school year by honoring four Valdosta City Schools leaders, including Superintendent Dr. Craig Lockhart, for their partnership and support. Lockhart returned the next day to speak directly with students, sharing his personal story and a message of perseverance.

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Valdosta City School of Scholars honors district leaders and highlights a partnership focused on perseverance, support and student success.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we're taking a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of educators and staff. Wishing everyone a restful holiday.

09/04/2026

Together, we help students shine. SESI’s 2025–2026 Annual Report celebrates the students, educators, families, and district partners who make meaningful progress possible every day. From individualized support and student achievements to strong partnerships and dedicated educators, we’re proud of what we accomplished together and excited about the possibilities ahead. Explore the report: https://hubs.la/Q04wLZSC0

09/03/2026

As a new school year gets underway, Dr. Diane Myers, Senior Vice President of Integrated Support at SESI, shares 12 strategies educators can use to support student behavior and build strong classroom communities. Explore her insights: https://hubs.la/Q04wxsZt0