I Was a School Psychologist First. That's Why We Built LilyAssist the Way We Did.
Report writing shouldn’t consume the time school psychologists need for students, families, and meaningful problem-solving. LilyAssist was created to reduce repetitive writing and organization tasks while preserving the professional judgment, interpretation, and decision-making that belong with the psychologist.
How Can We Use AI to Reduce Report Writing Time While Still Preserving the Professional Judgment of the School Psychologist?
AI has the potential to give school psychologists back something they rarely have enough of: time. The key is knowing where technology should—and shouldn’t—play a role. Used thoughtfully, AI can reduce administrative burden while keeping interpretation, decision-making, and professional judgment exactly where they belong: with the school psychologist.
Why School Psychologists Should Be Part of the AI Conversation
AI is already shaping the future of education, and school psychologists should have a voice in how it is used. By bringing our expertise in ethics, assessment, student privacy, and decision-making to the conversation, we can help ensure AI supports professional judgment rather than replaces it.
How a K–8 School Expanded Reading Intervention Access by 39% and Strengthened Literacy Outcomes
A K–8 school partnered with New School Consulting to address declining reading performance and increase access to intervention services. Through a comprehensive reading intervention audit and data-driven restructuring of intervention groups, the school expanded literacy support to 73 additional students, increased intervention access by 39%, and observed positive shifts in DIBELS reading outcomes—all without adding intervention staff.
Professional Development That Educators Actually Want to Attend
Professional development should be more than a presentation. It should be engaging, practical, and connected to the real-world challenges educators face every day. Learn how meaningful professional learning can build confidence, strengthen practice, and give educators tools they can use immediately.
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Writing Consumer-Friendly Psychoeducational Reports
Psychoeducational reports are only valuable if the people reading them can understand and use the information. In this article, Nicole Webb shares five lessons learned from years of writing evaluations, including how to simplify jargon, tell a meaningful story with data, and create reports that empower parents, educators, and school teams to support student success.
The Moment I Realized Parents Needed Someone in Their Corner
As a former school psychologist and district leader, I've sat through hundreds of school meetings. Over time, I noticed a troubling pattern: parents often left feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unheard. This is the story of why I became an education advocate—and why every parent deserves to feel like an equal member of their child's team.
The Best Advocacy Success Stories Don't End With a Lawsuit
When people hear the word "advocacy," they often think conflict. In reality, the most successful outcomes happen when schools and families work together. Here's why the goal of advocacy isn't to win a battle—it's to create better outcomes for children.
Why I Don't Mind Working Myself Out of an Advocacy Job
The goal of advocacy isn't to create dependence. It's to help parents feel informed, confident, and empowered to advocate for their child long after our work together ends. In fact, some of my favorite success stories are the families who no longer need me.