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Winter Therapy Activities: Engaging Students in Speech Sessions During the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings cozy vibes, excitement, and the perfect chance to make speech therapy sessions even more engaging! For speech-language pathologists working in schools, winter-themed activities can add...

Empowering Educators and Schools at ICEC 2024

The Spotter Staffing team is geared up and ready to attend the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children’s (ICEC) 2024 Fall Convention. This year’s convention will take place Thursday, November...

Recruiting During the Holidays: Creative Strategies for Attracting Top Talent

Recruiting during the holiday season can be challenging, but with a little creativity, it can also be a fantastic time to find great candidates for your school.  Use the...

Surviving and Thriving in the Winter: Fun Ideas for Social Workers in Cold Weather

Winter brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities for school social workers. As temperatures drop and days get shorter, it’s easy to feel the “winter blues” set in....

Meet Your Sourcing Specialist: Christian Querijero

At Spotter Staffing, we are incredibly proud of our internal team of sourcing specialists who assist in finding the very best in-school therapists and teaching talent. To share their...

Ask Dr. Dawn: “How Do We Best Ask for Continuing Education Funds?”

Welcome to the Spotter Staffing series, “Ask Dr. Dawn” where Dr. Dawn Callahan Dennis, EdD, CCC-SLP, answers questions asked by students, therapists and special education teachers. This week, she...

Ask Dr. Dawn: “How Long Should My Resume Be?”

Welcome to the Spotter Staffing series, “Ask Dr. Dawn” where Dr. Dawn Callahan Dennis, EdD, CCC-SLP, answers questions asked by students, therapists and special education teachers. This week, she...

Professional Development for Special Education Teachers: Opportunities This Fall

Every special education teacher has so much dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for your students, it is inspiring! But even superheroes need to recharge, and fall...

Preparing for 2025: How to Use Winter to Plan for the Future of Your School

With 2025 quickly approaching, school administrators and hiring professionals in the Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth areas need to take a strategic approach to planning. Winter is the perfect time...

Ask Dr. Dawn: “When Do I Start Interviewing for a Job in the Schools?”

Welcome to the Spotter Staffing series, “Ask Dr. Dawn” where Dr. Dawn Callahan Dennis, EdD, CCC-SLP, answers questions asked by students, therapists and special education teachers. This week, she...