What's in my school bag?

Back-to-School Must-Haves for SLPs & Special Educators 

(+ a Course Sale You Don’t Want to Miss)

The start of the school year always brings that perfect mix of excitement, nervous energy, and... organizational chaos. Whether you’re a speech-language pathologist, OT, special education teacher, or traveling support provider, you know that what’s in your bag can make or break your day.

But let’s be honest—being ready for back-to-school isn’t just about your stickers and pens. It’s about the strategies, support, and confidence you’re bringing with you.

We’re here to help you pack both. 💼

🗂️ In Our Bag This Year...

The Practical Stuff

• A clipboard with storage (because you’re always carrying more than just a notepad)

• Mini whiteboards + dry erase markers (because visual supports = life)

• Visual timers + token boards (because transitions can be tricky)

• Fidgets + sensory tools (because regulation matters for all)

• Gloves + tongue depressors (because oral mech exams still happen)

• Stickers, stamps, and snack stashes (because motivation matters—for you and them)

The Fun Stuff

• Flair pens (classic)

• Sticky notes with affirmations

• A badge reel that actually makes you smile

• A water bottle that helps you remember to drink water

• And a bag or rolling crate that makes you feel like the superhero you are
  
  

💡 The Professional Must-Haves

This year, we’re not just packing therapy tools—we’re packing strategies, confidence, and CEUs that actually help you help your students.

To celebrate Back-to-School season, we’ve pulled together a curated list of Bright Ideas Media courses designed to help you feel supported, equipped, and ready for anything this school year throws your way. Think behavior, caseload management, inclusive IEPs, middle school support, and more.

🎉 And the best part?

We’re running a Back-to-School Sale through August 31, 2025 on all featured courses!

💻 Head to our Back-to-School Sale Landing Page to grab what you need.

🎯 Featured Courses to Check Out

(These are just a few—we’ve got a whole library waiting for you!)

• Grammar Intervention: A Contextualized Approach for SLPs
  Grammar intervention is part of the day-to-day reality for many school-based SLPs.
• Neuroaffirming IEPs: Moving Beyond Compliance
  Explore how to create neuroaffirming IEPs that go beyond compliance
• Catching the Clues: Identifying Language Delays and Disorders in Young Children
  Gain clinical expertise to accurately assess and differentiate language delays
• The Ethical Implications of Dynamic Assessment in School-based SLP Services
  Enhance your understanding of ethical considerations in dynamic assessment

👉 Click here to view all courses in the Back-to-School Sale
Remember: use the code on this page before August 31, 2025 to save!

💬 Let’s Unpack Together

We want to see what you’re packing this school year—both in your bag and on your PD list.

📸 Tag us on Instagram @bright_ideas_media with #WhatsInMySchoolBag
🛍️ And don’t forget to visit the Back-to-School Sale page and use your discount code before the month ends!

Here’s to a smoother, more supported school year. We’re cheering for you.