Simply Good Ideas is an innovative training and consultation service of exceptional value to today's busy educators. We offer on-site consultation, staff development, parent support training, program evaluation, and a number of excellent workshop programs.

Our specialties include consultation for students with Autism, Asperger's and related disabilities, general special education, paraprofessional training, successful inclusion planning, and our custom designed training and consultation "coaching" packages.

David Freschi working with a student.

Some Good Reasons to Choose Simply Good Ideas

1. Knowledge
   Sure, like many consultants, we have an extensive experience and knowledge base. We have something else though; we know how classrooms and schools work. We know what teachers and staff face every day and we direct our intervention to resolve those needs.
2. Practical Solutions
   With every visit we leave practical ideas that can be tried "next day". We don't offer "pie in the sky" ideas that are impossible to implement. We know the difference between good instruction and the latest fads. We provide Rapid Notes, quick concise reports that are devoid of excess language and fillers.
3. Staff Change
   For long-term improvement, we work with staff to change and improve their performance so that students will progress. When we leave, your staff will be performing at higher levels and your programs will be stronger.
4. Ongoing Follow-up
   We provide Focused Coaching that gives staff positive feedback, growth targets, encouragement, and support. We don't disappear the next day. We offer a variety of follow-up options to ensure that the training "takes" and benefits your program well into the future.
5. Best Practices
   We go beyond the "canned" or packaged approach. We use the best of proven practice and new techniques. We then design our intervention to meet the needs of your students, staff, and program. Our assistance is compatible with any sound instructional technique.
6. Classroom experience
   We don't come from an "Ivory Tower" approach. We know kids, classrooms, teachers, aides and administrators. We know how to help them work together for better results.
7. Our rates are highly competitive.
   We focus on long-term results, practical for the child and value for the district.

Some Current Projects

• Paraprofessional Training Grant
  Location: Connecticut
• Social Skills for Students with ASD
  Location: Connecticut
• Co-Teaching Project
  Location: Upstate NY
• Development of District wide Programs for Students with ASD
  Location: Upstate New York
• Simply Good Ideas Model Classroom
  Location: Florida Keys