About Jon Izak Bio Jon Izak is the founder and CEO of Ori Learning. Posts Written by Jon IzakSpecial Education Certification ProgramsSpecial Education Conferences 2024How to Become a Director of Special EducationAlternate Assessments in Special Education: Beyond Standardized TestingPreparing for a Transition IEP Meeting: 11 Important Tips8 Tips for Engaging Students in the Transition Planning ProcessIEP Accommodations: Best Practices for Successful ImplementationDoes Online Learning Work for Special Needs Students?3 Steps to Boost Your Transition PlanningDeveloping Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples The Biggest Challenges in Special Education in 2024Addressing Special Education Teacher BurnoutHow to Write SMART IEP Goals (With Examples)7 Engaging SEL ActivitiesTransition Planning: Are We Failing 75% of Secondary Students with IEPs?The Benefits of SEL for At-Risk YouthHow to Teach Media Literacy in an Engaging Way?What Does SEL Stand for?7 Self-Esteem Building Questions for StudentsSEL Expectations vs RealityElements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education7 Most Common Legal Errors for Special Educators to Avoid in the Transition Planning ProcessBenefits of Social Emotional LearningSocial-Emotional Learning Skills: 10 Questions to Ask in the ClassroomSpecial Education Teacher Shortage: 10 Things You Can Do to Address The CrisisDeveloping Social Skills IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples Special Education Problems We Are Not SolvingWhat is SEL’s Role in Preventing Teacher Burnout & Improving Student Outcomes?What Is UDL’s Role in Special Education?How Close Are We to Solving the Sky-High Special Education Teacher Turnover Rate?Is IEP Training Required for Teachers?Developing Social Emotional IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples How to Choose a Transition Curriculum for Your School or District4 Transition Activities for Better Student OutcomesDeveloping Self-Advocacy IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples ONEder is Now Ori Learning!OSEP Puts Emphasis on Indicator 14: What It Means for Students with DisabilitiesInterview: Johnny Collett – Director, of Special Education at the Council of Chief State School Officers