Implementing universal mental health screening in schools requires strong buy-in from stakeholders. To build support, schools must highlight the benefits, align efforts with existing initiatives, and address potential barriers. To gain support from community members, staff, parents, and students, tailor your messaging to each group. Community stakeholders may value the long-term benefits of improved mental […]

Tampa, FL — 02.19.2025 —  Invo Healthcare, a leader in providing innovative, multidisciplinary school-based services, and MIYO Health, a pioneer in mental health technology solutions, are proud toannounce a strategic partnership that brings together expertise, innovation, and commitment tostudent success. The partnership leverages MIYO’s technology platform as a foundation for Invo’sInsight?, a groundbreaking data and […]

Embedding Screening Within a Larger System 

Why Establish Comprehensive Screening?  Schools serve as the prevention arm of the larger mental health system, uniquely positioned to address emerging concerns before they escalate into crises. By implementing comprehensive mental health screening processes, schools can identify students’ needs early, foster a prevention-oriented approach, and improve collaborative case management to ensure students receive timely and […]

In an age where mental health is increasingly recognized as crucial to overall well-being, proactive mental health interventions, particularly through the use of screeners like GAD-7 and PHQ-9, are essential. These tools can identify issues early, especially in educational settings, and guide effective treatment plans.

Lena-Winslow School District is at the forefront of introducing innovative strategies to enhance student mental well-being through joint initiatives and wellness screenings.

MIYO Health is Proud to Support Colorado's Permanent I Matter Program!

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers aged 15–29, and early identification is critical for prevention. While most schools may currently screen students with known behavioral health concerns, research suggests universal screening—where all students are screened regardless of presenting issues—is a more effective approach.

“One thing I’ve really enjoyed is watching students be successful. The look they get on their faces, is something I keep striving for.”

Heather Peterson is from a small town in Northeastern Iowa famous for its diversity called Postville. You may have heard of it; the town was featured in a book published in 2000, Postville: A Clash of Cultures in Heartland America about the Hasidic Lubavitcher Jews who settled there. Heather lived in Postville until moving to […]

We often get the question of what remote special education services really look like in delivery and execution. It’s a fair question. So let’s take a look at the process of delivering teletherapy services, through the eyes of our Directors of School Partnerships and Provider Management (DSPPMs). Our DSPPMs are the heart and soul of […]

Marissa Rothermel grew up in upstate New York, where she lived until the spring of 2022. Making the transition down to South Carolina, her move decision was made with “health, happiness and warm weather” at the top of her mind. Her two-year old daughter was also a factor for Marissa and her husband- “We said, […]

Kacey Broadhurst grew up in Massachusetts, one of six daughters to a single mom. She admits her upbringing was non-traditional and therefore was on her own at the age of 16.  Kacey became a mother at a young age.   She knew it was a pivotal moment in her life, and felt motivated to give […]

Kerry Coyne grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She always knew she wanted to work with kids in some capacity. Being the oldest child helping out with younger siblings, she imagined herself working in a daycare. Fast forward to high school. A career counselor, knowing Kerry was interested in the medical field but […]

Music therapist Elizabeth Jepson is from the Chicagoland area. She grew up in Bartlett, which is where her parents still reside in her childhood home. She left Illinois to attend the University of Iowa, then returned 6 years later. Now living in Elgin, Elizabeth’s home is a full and chaotic one with 4 kids. She […]

Glades County is a small and tight-knit community. Home to 1,250 students in the district and located on the western shores of Lake Okeechobee, Glades County Schools is unique in that a charter school on an Indian reservation is also part of their district. With approximately 100 students in Exceptional Education, Glades looks to build […]

“There are so many barriers that hold children back from all that they can accomplish… education should not be one of those [barriers].” -Mariah Zahn

The rise of entrepreneurship in the speech-language pathology (SLP) community has skyrocketed over the last couple of years. While there’s much to be attributed to how easy it is to set up an e-commerce or social marketing platform, it certainly goes beyond that.  SLPs are disrupting industry giants in the creativity, first-hand experience and heart […]

  State of Colorado leverages TeleTeachers as technology partner for Youth Rapid Mental Health Response With rapidly growing demand for mental and behavioral health services since the pandemic started, the State of Colorado swiftly responded with the passing of HB21-1258. This Rapid Mental Health Response for Colorado Youth facilitates access to mental health services, including […]

TeleTeachers recently held a webinar entitled A Path to Equity, in which we spoke with two school leaders on the very pertinent topics of equity, diversity and inclusion. Our goal in holding this webinar was to not only explore what these ideas mean to real school leaders, but also to try and shed light on […]

I am a school social worker at TeleTeachers. One of my favorite aspects of my job is that it allows me to work in schools across the nation. For example, I work in Illinois and Florida every week, and sometimes in the same day! For me, it is the most exciting and fulfilling work. So […]

“As hard as closing was, opening is harder.” - Eric Gordon, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District

After spending ten years in-person in school districts in and around the suburbs of Chicago, I was ready to try a new challenge: teletherapy. I needed a change in setting, but I also wanted to have a better work-life balance and more flexibility. I am a parent of two little kids, and both my husband […]

In a previous life, before becoming a speech-language pathologist, I worked for Kraft Foods for four years following college. My job was in supply chain and operations, making connections between sales and the buyers to fill orders, satisfy promotions, and run interference between all parties. My phone would light up only when there was a […]

It’s well known that the COVID-19 pandemic made a profound impact on districts in the presence of virtual service offerings, decreased grouping sizes for therapy,  socially distanced classroom setups, and alternative access to education during times of illness.  Despite the need for new processes, many things remained the same. One of those things is a […]

COMMIT TO WILD SUCCESS.

Compensatory services have always been a huge undertaking for school districts. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have struggled with getting special education students all the service minutes on their IEPs. But now it seems as though educators are facing the Mt. Everest of tasks - making up for services lost due to school closures […]

Everyone’s talking about how to reopen schools, and what it’s going to take to get students learning again. But even if we can get kids back into classrooms, or plugged into school from home, are students and teachers expected to be in the right headspace to learn and teach?

New guide helps special education directors level the playing field for students with disabilities.

As part of our prioritization of incentives and recognition program this month we are showcasing our team member that we feel embodies so many of our teams core values daily and most importantly the value of, We Put Students First, as a tremendous SLP.  We want to thank Emily for being such a valuable team […]

As the country is starting to open up, we are focused on the long-term good that is happening in school communities everywhere through the adoption of online learning. Here’s how we have responded to the crisis as a company.

As a parent, are you asking yourself…. “How can I be a parent and a teacher?” That is a common question these days and one that can be especially difficult if your child has a disability. Focus, behavior, and learning differences can all play a factor in how to successfully facilitate learning from home. Structure […]

As an educational community, many of us are venturing into an unknown world of distance learning and are adapting to meet family and student needs on the fly. School districts are expanding to an online instructional model where students are attending speech and language sessions from their new learning environment, home. Naturally, this can send […]

Whether you are a building administrator, director of special education, superintendent, or an educator interested in innovative learning approaches, extra time is something we know you don’t have. That’s why we created this shortlist of what you need to know to consider online speech therapy as a resource to help meet the needs of your […]

5 ways teletherapy can help engage students with disabilities and reduce stress in the New Year. 

In 2020, we are going to hit the ground running. All of our company-wide OKRs have owners, and this is a team effort we can't wait to begin. 

New Years brings so many opportunities for reflection and growth. This year is particularly special because it is not only a new year but a new decade! As our team reflects on the past year and sets goals for 2020 we are filled with gratitude towards those who have made an impact on our mission. […]

This Thanksgiving as we take a moment to reflect, we are so thankful for family, health, happiness, well being, time with friends from far away, and new beginnings. It is easy for gratitude to be something that lies on the back burner of this holiday as we are busy traveling or preparing massive amounts of […]

As we celebrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day this week, I thought it would be fun to share the beginnings of my entrepreneurial journey with you and give perspective to how our Vision and Core Values were established. I won’t recount charging my parents for doing their laundry or running a nail salon under the stairwell in […]

Your special education team is made up of some of the most talented, hardest-working educators in your schools. Maybe anywhere. But burnout is real and, from time to time, even the best teams need a little relief.

Teletherapy and the quest for high-quality speech language pathologists By Dr. Robert Pasternack

Back-to-school is a stressful time for all students. For students with disabilities that stress can take a heavy toll on academic progress. In some cases, researchers say, it can do lasting psychological harm.

The rise of entrepreneurship in the speech-language pathology community has skyrocketed over the last couple of years. While there’s much to be attributed to how easy it is to set up an e-commerce or social marketing platform, it certainly goes beyond that. SLPs are disrupting industry giants in the creativity, first-hand experience and heart they […]