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We all know that using AI responsibly is essential—but that doesn’t mean we have to be afraid of it. In the third episode of Visionary Voices: The Bright Side, Dr. Kimberley James, Superintendent of Willis ISD in Texas, shared her perspective: “We can boldly accept AI and figure out how to make our lives easier and how to make our opportunities for our students more engaging.” There’s a clear path forward—one rooted in intention, trust, and accountability—where AI becomes a tool to enhance learning, not replace it. Let’s lean into the possibilities and reimagine what’s possible for students and educators alike. #WomenLeadingEd #WLESummit #SpecialEducation #VisionaryVoices #AIinEducation

Last week in Minneapolis, we hosted a special edition of Presence Together with all of our Customer Success and Sales team members. For many, it was their first time meeting each other IRL, which meant lots of excited conversations, laughter, and a handful of practical jokes. Being in the same room with so many passionate professionals was a great reminder of the amazing team we have built and how lucky we are to have each other as colleagues. No #PresenceTogether is complete without a few Presencetinis either! We're taking a hiatus for the month of August, but we are looking forward to the next one in September! #teletherapy #teletherapist #presencetogether #specialeducation

“I see AI as an opportunity to rehumanize our work” - Susan Enfield (Executive Director for the Center for Educational Leadership at the University of Washington and Women Leading Ed Advisory Board member). In our second episode of Visionary Voices: The Bright Side, we hear some remarkable insights from leaders on how AI can actually make us more connected. 🫂 Check out what Susan Enfield, Kathleen Skeals (Superintendent of North Colonie Central School District in New York), Angelica Infante-Green (Commissioner of Rhode Island Department of Education and Women Leading Ed Fiduciary Board member), and Loren Hatfield (Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools for Wichita Public Schools in Kansas) shared about how AI can truly foster human connection. #WomenLeadingEd #WLESummit #SpecialEducation #VisionaryVoices #AIinEducation

We’re excited to launch 🌟Visionary Voices: The Bright Side🌟 — a video series uplifting inspiring stories and actionable ideas from accomplished leaders in education. Over the next six months, you’ll hear from visionary leaders about key topics in education, from AI to bright spots in special education to what makes them hopeful for the future. 📚 To kick off this series, July will be all about AI. We will dive into its power in the classroom, how we can harness AI for human connection, the importance of responsible implementation, and how schools are actually using AI today. As a leading expert on AI in education, hear what Julia Rafal-Baer, CEO & Founder of Women Leading Ed and CEO & Co-Founder ILO Group, has to say about how AI can be a real game changer. And don’t forget to follow along as we spotlight more inspirational voices in the coming months. #WomenLeadingEd #WLESummit #SpecialEducation #VisionaryVoices #AIinEducation

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Presence! We hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with family and friends. 🇺🇸

Celebrate Disability Pride Month like a true advocate: Listen deeply, share stories, spark awareness, lift up inclusion, insist on accessibility, and honor the achievements of the disability community with pride and purpose. Thank you, Dan and Samuel Habib, Leah Zelaya with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Nyle DiMarco, and Haben Girma, for your advocacy! #disabilitypridemonth #disabilitypride #disabilityadvocacy

Summer is the time for roadtrips, and we’re putting in the miles this July! From California to Massachusetts (and lots of places in between), here's where you can find the Presence team: 📍 GAEL Summer | 7/13–7/15 | Jekyll Island, GA 📍 TCASE Interactive | 7/14–7/15 | Austin, TX 📍 NY CASE Summer | 7/14–7/16 | Albany, NY 📍 El Dorado SELPA Leadership Mixer | 7/15 | Sacramento, CA 📍 OK State Dept. SPED Conference | 7/21–7/23 | Oklahoma City, OK 📍 MA Urban Project | 7/30–7/31 | Falmouth, MA If you’ll be attending any of these events, we’d love for you to stop by and connect with us in person. 💬 Whether you’re curious about teletherapy, looking for new ways to support your students, or just want to meet the team behind Presence, we’re excited to meet you, answer your questions, and hear your stories. Drop a comment below if you will be at any of these conferences!

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to not only raise awareness but to take meaningful steps toward creating equitable, culturally-responsive mental health support for all communities. With 6 in 10 parents noticing their kids come home from school with a “low mental battery,” it’s more important than ever to check in and have real, honest conversations about mental health at home. Our eBook, "Let’s Talk: A Parent’s Guide for Starting Real Conversations About Mental Health" is a resource that schools and clinicians can share to help parents navigate these discussions and build safe spaces where their children feel seen and supported. 💬 Download the free guide and leave a comment with your favorite takeaway: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gP7CGFdP

We’re excited to offer our new CE course: Tele-AAC Essentials: Facilitating Effective Communication Sessions. 🎉 Led by Lelis Nolasco-Garcia, M.S., CCC-SLP, this 90-minute, self-paced course will help you develop the foundational skills you need to lead impactful tele-AAC sessions and support students in this unique modality. You'll walk away with strategies for goal-setting, dynamic assessments, AAC feature-matching, and more! Register now and don’t forget to download your certificate when you’re done: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g6Sp5-4f #teletherapy #teletherapist #slp #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologist

As demand for cognitive, academic, and behavioral evaluations surges across the country, schools are grappling with staffing shortages. That’s why remote psychoeducational evaluations are emerging as a vital solution—offering flexibility, access to qualified professionals, and the ability to support all learners, from gifted students to those needing targeted interventions. At Presence, we’re proud to provide evidence-based remote evaluations that ease the burden on onsite teams and help schools stay compliant, all while putting students on the path to success. 📖 Dive into how remote evaluations are helping schools, staff, and students thrive: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gGSpQZKy #teletherapy #telepractice #teletherapist #remoteevaluations