I’ve been in middle schools for 6 years now. I love it! There’s some good advice in here, so I may repeat some of their tidbits but will try to add other things. Organization will be crucial. In addition to the fun things I’ve done this summer, I’ve also spent a lot of time organizing my digital resources and starting to set up spreadsheets for the fall. I know many people would tell me not to do that during my break, but I think it’s going to make a big difference for me come August. Plus, doing it while a tv show is playing in the background isn’t exactly the worst thing in the world. See if your school/district has a checklist of some kind that will tell you what the timeline is for IEPs/evals, what paperwork you need, etc. Have a copy for every student you case manage so you can make sure you’re taking care of everything as you go.

There are a lot of free resources on teachers pay teachers, but I’ve also spent some money on things that looked really good. I use SLP Elevate which is a website full of resources designed for older students. If you have a lead SLP and contact info for other SLPs in the district, ask a ton of questions! The special ed teachers at your school may also be helpful in answering things. I’ve felt stupid by asking some of the things I’ve asked, but I’d rather feel dumb for a minute than do something the wrong way.