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☕ COFFEE with CASO — CONNECT & COLLABORATE IN 2026! ☕
Hosted by BLUE SEA Educational Consulting
Join us for a short but meaningful virtual coffee chat as we kick off the New Year with an important instructional conversation alongside fellow providers.
🗓 Thursday, January 8, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📚 Topic: Tier 3 Reading Programs
This informal meet-up is a great opportunity to:
✔ Connect and collaborate with fellow providers
✔ Exchange insights, strategies, and best practices
✔ Strengthen collective support for students with intensive reading needs
👉 Scan the QR code to join the conversation.
✨ Let’s start 2026 focused, connected, and energized—together. ✨
We look forward to connecting with you!
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🎉 START 2026 STRONG WITH SKILLS THAT MATTER! 🎉
📘 New Year. New Skills. Real Impact. 📘
🎧📱 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & AAC ASSESSMENTS
Presented by Lauren Barkwill, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD
As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to refocus, reset, and invest in professional learning that directly supports students with complex communication needs.
Join BLUE SEA Educational Consulting, Inc. for a practical, engaging webinar designed for school-based professionals.
This session offers a comprehensive overview of Assistive Technology and AAC evaluation procedures, including both standardized and dynamic assessment approaches commonly used in educational settings.
🗓 Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
💻 Live via Zoom
✨ What You’ll Gain:
✔ Clear AT & AAC evaluation protocols
✔ Insight into assistive technology recommendations
✔ Eligibility to complete AT & AAC evaluations after the course
✔ 0.15 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level)
📌 Advance registration is required
👉 Scan the QR code or register here:
🔗 smpl.is/afqc7
🗓 Registration deadline: January 16, 2026
Ideal for SLPs, Special Educators, and Related Service Providers ready to begin the New Year prepared, confident, and inspired.
✨ Kick off 2026 by strengthening your skills—and expanding your impact. 💙
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#NewYearNewSkills
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✨ NEW YEAR GRATITUDE & NOW HIRING ✨
As we welcome 2026, BLUE SEA Educational Consulting proudly celebrates the dedicated Related Service Providers who make a meaningful difference in the lives of K–12 students with special needs every day.
Our exceptional therapists support students by:
🧩 Building strength, balance, coordination, and mobility so students can confidently navigate their school environments
🗣️ Strengthening communication, language, and social engagement to help students express themselves and connect with others
🪑 Assessing and optimizing adaptive equipment and seating to promote comfort, safety, and sustained engagement
🤝 Collaborating with teachers, families, and school teams to create inclusive, student-centered learning environments
🎯 Supporting progress toward IEP goals while fostering independence and long-term success
As we begin this New Year, we’re reminded that every session—and every step, stretch, sound, and breakthrough—matters. 💙
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue partnering with passionate professionals whose expertise empowers students to participate fully, build confidence, and thrive.
👉 Now Hiring: OTs, PTs, SLPs, and OTHER QUALIFIED DISCIPLINES to support K–12 special education students across Long Island.
🔗 Apply today on our Careers Page:
👉 smpl.is/ae545
✨ Start 2026 in a role where your work is respected, supported, and truly valued. ✨
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#NewYearNewOpportunities
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🎉 START 2026 WITH POWERFUL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT! 🎉
BLUE SEA Educational Consulting is excited to kick off the New Year with a virtual, ASHA-approved course designed for school-based therapists and educators ready to elevate their practice.
🎧 SENSORY TECHNIQUES FOR SCHOOL THERAPISTS & EDUCATORS
A practical, strategy-driven training focused on using sensory-based approaches to support student regulation, engagement, and learning—right from the start of the year.
🗓 Wednesday, January 14, 2026
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Virtual)
During this session, participants will learn how to:
✔ Identify sensory processing needs within school environments
✔ Embed effective sensory strategies into daily routines and academic tasks
✔ Support student regulation, attention, and classroom participation
✔ Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary school teams
This course is ideal for OTs, PTs, SLPs, Special Educators, and other school-based practitioners seeking practical tools they can use immediately.
📲 Learn more & register today:
👉 smpl.is/afemg
✨ Start 2026 by investing in your professional growth—and expanding your impact on student success. 💙
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#NewYearNewLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
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✨ BLUE SEA IS HOSTING A SPECIAL WELLNESS EVENT! ✨
Start 2026 by prioritizing your well-being.
Join BLUE SEA Educational Consulting for a Bar Method Express + Restore class—a revitalizing blend of low-impact, high-intensity movement designed to help you recharge, strengthen, and reset.
🗓 Thursday, January 8, 2026
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 The Bar Method – Huntington Village
50 Stewart Avenue, Suite I
This 45-minute class combines ballet, Pilates, yoga, and strength training—perfect for busy professionals looking to relax, reconnect, and start the New Year feeling strong and centered.
🎟 Please Note:
• Arrive 15 minutes early to complete the participation waiver
• All attendees will be entered into a Blue Sea raffle giveaway
📲 Advance registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here:
👉 smpl.is/afagz
🔍 For additional details:
smpl.is/afagy
📧 Questions?
Contact Blue Sea Director of OT & PT, Kari-Ann Kelly, at kkelly@blueseaeducation.com
✨ We look forward to sharing this energizing wellness experience with you! 💙
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#LongIslandWellness #LongIslandSpecialEducation
