One Connected Workflow for Special Education Teams.
Good Talk automates timelines, task management, parent communication, document generation, team coordination, and compliance workflows.
✓ Works with the systems you already use
✓ No new software to learn
✓ Automation, not AI. You stay in control.
✓ Reduces paperwork and repetitive tasks
✓ Fewer missed deadlines and errors
✓ Lightens staff mental load
✓ Keeps teams organized and proactive
✓ Supports compliance automatically
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Demo DistrictGen Ed Teacher
ClassroomMs. Rivera · 3rd Grade · Springfield Elementary
Class Dashboard
Everything you're responsible for in one place, so nothing gets buried in email. Works on iPad and iPhone too.
My to-dos3Stay here until done
IEP / 504 students6In your classes
MTSS concerns2Being tracked
Behavior logs4This month
My To-Do List 3 open
Rating scales and input forms stay on your list until they're finished. Start one, come back later.
Teacher Input Form: Gracie M.Requested by the school psychologist for an upcoming evaluation
Draft savedBASC-3 Teacher Rating Scale: Steve R.Reminder sent today · due Nov 14
Not startedWeekly ORF probe: Luis G.Shared with the case manager every Friday
Due FriWhat You Need to Know
From each IEP, only the parts you're responsible for, grouped by accommodation. When an IEP changes, this updates.
Small-group testing
Joshua B.Steve R.Gracie M.
Tests read aloud
Luis G.John T.
Extended time
John T.Luis G.Gracie M.
Need to know every little detail in the IEP? Not necessarily! You see what you're responsible for on a daily basis. If you need more information, you can always contact the special education team to find what you need.
Data Collection You're Responsible For
Enter data in a few taps. It goes straight to the case manager and onto the student's progress chart.
ORF
Luis G.Weekly oral reading fluency probe (words correct per minute)
ORF
John T.Weekly oral reading fluency probe (words correct per minute)
Behavior
Joshua B.During 30-minute independent work blocks, the student will remain in their seat and work on assigned tasks with no more than 1 prompt from the teacher.
ClassroomLive Synced
Accommodations Matrix
Every accommodation in your class, grouped by accommodation. When an IEP changes, this updates the same day. Great for planning state testing.
Small-group testing3 students
Joshua B.Steve R.Gracie M.
Tests read aloud2 students
Luis G.John T.
Extended time3 students
John T.Luis G.Gracie M.
Preferential seating2 students
Joshua B.Steve R.
Movement breaks2 students
Joshua B.Luis G.
| Student | Small group | Read aloud | Extended time | Seating | Breaks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua B. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Steve R. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Gracie M. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Luis G. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| John T. | ✓ | ✓ |
MTSS Tiered SupportMulti-Tiered System of Supports
Raise Student Concern & Referral
A structured 2-minute form for classroom teachers to request Tier 2 or 3 interventions and specialist review.
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Student & ConcernPick the student and the main area of concern.
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What You've TriedThis becomes part of the student's MTSS record.
MTSS Tier Decision Guide
Tier 1: Universal classroom differentiation for all students.
Tier 2: Targeted small-group intervention, 2 to 3 times a week for 20 minutes.
Tier 3: Intensive 1:1 intervention or multidisciplinary referral.
Not sure what to try? The team can pull ideas from the research-based intervention bank in the MTSS Tracker.
IDEA § 300.530 & ABC Logging
Campus Behavior Incident Log & ABC Data Entry
Log what happened before, during and after an incident in under a minute. Specialists see it right away, and patterns show up over time.
Log Incident Details
Tap to add. Everything is time-stamped.
Behavior Trends: Noah Kim
Incidents by time of day, last 30 days
Pattern: most incidents follow the transition from recess (10–11) and lunch. Shared with the team for planning.
Oct 30 · ClassroomTransition → task refusal → redirected
Level 2Oct 28 · CafeteriaPeer conflict → verbal outburst → calm-down space
Level 3Built InNo Extra Subscription
E-Signatures
Electronic signatures are part of Good Talk, not a separate system. Upload a document, pick the student, and send. No searching for names or emails, and no additional e-signature subscription to pay for.
Send for Signature
Three steps. Reminders go out automatically until it's signed.
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Attach the document
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Select the studentParent names and emails fill in from the student's record.
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What needs to be signed?
Signature Tracker
Everything you've sent, and where it stands.
Consent for evaluation · Ethan DavisSent Nov 2 · signed Nov 3
✓ SignedIEP amendment · Marcus VanceSent Nov 1 · 2 automatic reminders sent
WaitingRelease of information · Lucas SilvaSent Oct 30 · reminder going out tomorrow
WaitingBuilt into Good Talk. No separate system to log into and no additional subscription. Signed documents land on the student's profile automatically.
IDEA § 300.309 · RTI Intervention Repository
MTSS & Tiered Intervention Protocol
Research-based catalog across 7 domains (Tiers 1, 2 and 3). Tracks how long each intervention ran, fidelity, progress and response, so a referral is backed by real evidence.
Maya Rodriguez · Grade 3 · Springfield Elem.
Active interventions42 in place · 2 in trial
Tiers in progressTier 2 & 3Targeted & intensive
Review status1Review due: Reading
SpEd referralDocumenting6+ weeks of fidelity logged
Reading & Phonics Review overdue
Response to intervention trendline: words correct per minute (WCPM)
— Expected aimline● Student data (below expected)
Tier 2 Repeated reading with corrective feedback3x/week, 20 min · Since Sep 2026 · Fidelity 92%
In trialTier 1 Explicit phonics in whole-group instructionDaily · Since Aug 2026
In placeWriting
Composition, spelling, handwriting and written expression
Tier 2 Self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) for writing3x/week, 20 min · Since Oct 2026 · tracks correct word sequences
In trialMath Concepts
Tier 1 Concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) lessonsSince Sep 2026
EffectiveExecutive Functioning
Tier 2 Daily planner check with self-monitoringSince Oct 2026
In trialSEL & Behavior
Tier 2 Check-in / Check-out (CICO)Daily · Since Sep 2026
In placeAttendance & Engagement
Tier 1 Attendance contact after 2 absencesAuto-logged in the communication log
In placeCompliance Alert: 4 evaluations due within 7 daysMake sure testing is finished, reports are drafted, and METs are scheduled before timelines expire.
Consults routed to you 3 consult requests awaiting your review
Noah Kim Grade 3 Behavior ConsultationFrom Ms. Rivera · tried movement breaks and visual schedule · "helping somewhat"
Maya Rodriguez Grade 3 MTSS ReferralComplete summary attached: interventions, progress data, screenings
Active caseload12All open cases
Critical (≤ 7d)4Due this week
Awaiting consent6Signatures needed
In testing5Observations / scales
Upcoming METs3Next 30 days
Rating Scale Follow-Ups 5
BASC-3, Vineland or Conners pending. Parents and teachers get reminders until each one is complete.
Maya RodriguezConsent signed Oct 4 · 1 of 3 completed · Springfield Elementary
Ethan DavisConsent signed Jul 20 · pending · Springfield Middle
Jordan AveryConsent signed Sep 27 · 0 of 4 completed
Parent Follow-Ups (Consent)
Social history forms, consent and scheduling preferences, sent in the family's language.
Lucas SilvaHome language: Portuguese · Reevaluation due Mar 15
Chloe BennettReferred Aug 30 · awaiting signature
| Student | Due | Consent | Testing | Rating scales | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Rodriguez | Dec 12 | Signed | In progress | 1 of 3 | Not started |
| Ethan Davis | Nov 9 | Signed | Done | 2 of 3 | Drafting |
| Lucas Silva | Mar 15 | Sent | Not started | 0 of 2 | Not started |
Psychologist Hub / Crisis Protocols / Suicide Risk & Safety Planning Companion
Easy to findEvery crisis form is in one place, ready when you need it.
Paper or electronicPrint paper forms, or complete them electronically.
On your phone or tabletKeep the student safe even when you're away from your computer.
Built-in e-signaturesRequest electronic signatures right here, with no separate subscription.
IMMEDIATE CRISIS PROTOCOL · 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINECall or text 988 · Do not leave the student unattended if risk is imminent
1. Constant supervision: an adult keeps the student in sight at all times.
2. Means restriction: secure backpack and locker; remove anything dangerous.
3. Parent contact: reach caregivers right away to coordinate care.
4. Mandatory reporting: notify CPS when required.
Student Information & Incident Context
Who, when, who is assessing and what prompted the referral.
Lethality & Risk Assessment Stage 2 of 6
Guided questions walk the assessor through ideation, plan, means and history, then suggest a risk level for professional review.
Risk & Protective Factors
Warning signs & risk factors
- Hopelessness or severe anxiety
- Recent loss or disciplinary crisis
Protective factors
- Connection to family or a trusted adult
- Future goals and plans
Safety Plan
Warning signs, coping strategies, trusted adults and crisis contacts, written with the student.
Caregiver Notification & Signatures
Documents caregiver contact and collects signatures. Electronic signatures are built in, so there's no separate e-signature subscription to pay for.
Postvention & Follow-Up
Day 1, 3 and 14 check-ins, scheduled automatically.
Multi-Disciplinary StaffingDistrict Time: MST
Meetings & Evaluation Staffings
Schedule IEPs, METs and 504 reviews once. Families confirm with a smart link, reminders go out before every meeting, and the whole team sees the status.
Total meetings6On the district calendar
Confirmed (RSVP)4Ready for staffing
Reschedule requests1From a family
Upcoming 7 days2Reminders scheduled
| Date & time | Student | Type | RSVP status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 · 3:30 PM | Ethan Davis | MET | ✓ Confirmed | |
| Nov 14 · 8:00 AM | Marcus Vance | Annual IEP | Reschedule requestedParent asked for afternoon | |
| Nov 18 · 1:00 PM | Chloe Bennett | 504 Review | Awaiting replyReminder sent yesterday |
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Ethan Davis
✓ Consent ReceivedEmotional Disturbance (ED)IEP Due: Oct 25, 2027MET Due: Nov 9, 2026
Services at a Glance IEP service minutes
| Service | Frequency (IEP) | This week | Provider | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech/Language | 2 × 30 min / week | 30/60 min | J. Park | 1 remaining |
| Occupational Therapy | 1 × 30 min / week | 30/30 min | A. Ross, OT | Complete |
| Social Work | 1 × 30 min / week | 0/30 min | L. Grant | Absent · follow up |
Accommodations
Extended timeBreaks as neededCheck-in with a trusted adultPreferential seating
Change it here once, and every teacher's Accommodations Matrix updates.
Teacher Input
Math · Mr. OkaforSubmitted Oct 30
ReceivedELA · Ms. ChenReminded twice · on her to-do list
WaitingAutomated Workflow Log
Every automatic step Good Talk took, so nobody has to wonder.
Rating scale reminder sent to parentNov 3 · 8:00 AM · automatic
MET meeting confirmed by parent via smart linkNov 1 · 6:42 PM
Teacher input requested from 2 teachersOct 28 · automatic
Communication Log
See if a colleague already reached the family. Emails and reminders are logged automatically.
Phone call with mom · J. ParkNov 2 · discussed MET date
ManualMeeting reminder emailNov 1 · sent automatically
Auto-loggedSocial history form sent homeOct 20 · completed Oct 24
Auto-loggedCase Manager · J. Park
Home Dashboard
Your whole caseload, one screen. Good Talk keeps the checklist so you don't have to hold every deadline in your head.
Your Week
92%
92% compliant2 at risk · 1 overdue · updated in real time
Tasks
Overdue
Annual review: Marcus Vance2 days late
Due soon
MET: Ethan DavisDue Nov 9
Auto-reminded
Teacher input needed (4)Teachers are being reminded for you
Service Schedule
Weekly Service Groups
Log a whole group at once: goal, data, attendance and a comment for each student. Each profile updates. Works on your phone or tablet, so you can log on the go.
Active weekly groups11Recurring slots
Sessions logged7This week · synced to IEP logs
Absences flagged2Need make-up or follow-up
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Service Tracker
Who's Missing Services?
See at a glance who's behind on service minutes or data collection, and who's been absent enough to need an attendance intervention.
This Week's Service Minutes
Needs Attention
Attendance
Marcus VanceAbsent for 3 of the last 4 sessions · attendance intervention suggested
Data
Jordan AveryNo progress data entered for reading goal in 3 weeks
Health / ScreeningsNurse View
Vision & Hearing Screenings
See every student who needs a screening for an evaluation, sorted by due date. Enter all the results on one page: no stack of emails, no clicking into each student's card.
Needed for Evaluations 3 due
Prioritized by evaluation due date. Pick a result for each and save once.
| Student | Evaluation due | Screening | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan DavisGrade 7 · Springfield Middle | Nov 9 | Hearing | |
| Maya RodriguezGrade 3 · Springfield Elementary | Dec 12 | Vision Hearing | |
| Lucas SilvaGrade 4 · Sun Valley Elementary | Mar 15 | Vision |
Recently Completed
| Student | Type | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan DavisGrade 7 · Springfield Middle | Vision | Sep 2, 2026 | ✓ Passed |
| Zoe KowalskiGrade 5 · Springfield Elementary | Hearing | Aug 30, 2026 | ✓ Passed |
| Marcus VanceGrade 10 · Lincoln High | Vision | Aug 9, 2026 | Failed / Follow-up |
Specialist Services
Related Services & Specialists
Speech, OT, PT and specialist caseloads: therapy logs, delegated evaluation testing and consult requests in one place.
Total caseload8Receiving therapy
Today's Groups
Tap a group to log it, the same way case managers do. Works on your phone or tablet between classrooms.
My Therapy Caseload
| Student | Role | Eligibility | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Kowalski | Related service provider | AUT | Speech · 2×30 |
| Jordan Avery | Case manager (speech lead) | SLI | Speech · 2×30 |
| Ethan Davis | Related service provider | ED | OT · 1×30 |
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
School Dashboard & MTSS Triage
Know which students and teachers need help in your building, before it becomes a crisis.
Total concerns9Campus MTSS entries
Pending triage2Awaiting coordinator
Academic focus6Reading / math / writing
Behavioral focus3Social / emotional
Admin Support Requests
Staff requests for administrator help, staffing or complex accommodation reviews.
Noah Kim Safety Risk Priority Status: OpenSubmitted by Ms. Rivera · Category: Behavior consult
Grade 3 team Instructional CoachingRequested co-planning support for reading groups
DirectorLive · All Campuses
District Bird's-Eye View
Caseloads, evaluation progress, compliance and program capacity across every school, with alerts the moment something needs you.
Placement
Lincoln High requests a more restrictive placementMarcus Vance · team discussion requested
MDR
Approaching MDR threshold: 8 of 10 days removedEthan Davis · Springfield Middle
Caseload Balance
Evaluation Pipeline
Program Capacity
| Program | Enrolled | Capacity | Full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource room | 42 | 50 | 84% |
| Self-contained | 18 | 20 | 90% |
| Inclusion support | 96 | 120 | 80% |
Co-op DirectorLive · 8 Member Districts
Regional Bird's-Eye View
Every member district in one place. Drill down by district, school or provider, while each principal still sees only their own school.
Member Districts
| District | Evals in progress | Due in 14 days | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley | 11 | 4 | Watch |
| Pine Ridge | 8 | 3 | 1 overdue |
| Lakeview | 7 | 2 | On track |
| Harmon County | 6 | 1 | On track |
| 4 more districts | 15 | 2 | On track |
| School | Evals in progress | Due in 14 days | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley Elementary | 5 | 2 | Watch |
| Cedar Valley Middle | 4 | 2 | On track |
| Cedar Valley High | 2 | 0 | On track |
| School | Evals in progress | Due in 14 days | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge K-8 | 6 | 3 | 1 overdue |
| Pine Ridge High | 2 | 0 | On track |
Shared Provider Workload
Who Sees What
Co-op
All member districtsWorkloads, deadlines and compliance, region-wide
District
Their own district's schoolsNever another district's students
Principal
Their own school onlyReferrals, evaluations and compliance for their students
Provider
Their assigned studentsEven when they serve several districts
Consult & Support Request
Request Specialist Support
Behavior Consult
Provide Recommendations: Noah Kim
Student: Noah Kim (Grade 3)
Target behaviors: Task refusal
Requested by: Ms. Rivera
Setting: Classroom transitions
Intervention Bank
Recommended Interventions Guide
Accommodation or intervention? An accommodation changes how a student accesses learning, like extended time. An intervention teaches a skill and is measured over time, like repeated reading 3 times a week. Good Talk keeps them separate so the MTSS record shows real interventions.
Tier 2 Repeated reading with corrective feedbackBuilds fluency · 3x/week, 15–20 min · track WCPM weekly
Tier 2 Explicit, systematic phonics in small groupsDecoding · 4–5x/week, 20–30 min
Tier 1 Peer-assisted reading practicePartner reading routines · whole class
Tier 2 Self-regulated strategy development (SRSD)Planning and organizing writing · 3x/week, 20 min
Tier 2 Explicit spelling instruction with word sortsSpelling patterns · 10–15 min daily
Tier 1 Sentence-combining practiceSentence construction · whole class
Tier 2 Concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) sequenceNumber sense and operations
Tier 2 Fact fluency with incremental rehearsal5–10 min daily · track digits correct
Tier 2 Check-in / Check-out (CICO)Daily point card with a mentor
Tier 2 Self-monitoringStudent rates own on-task behavior at intervals
These are just a few examples. Many more research-based interventions are provided in the platform.
SpEd Referral
Referral Summary: Maya Rodriguez
When the MTSS lead or admin designee clicks Refer, the psychologist receives everything below, linked to their to-do list. No more chasing records.
Interventions attempted
- Repeated reading · 8 weeks · 92% fidelity
- Small-group phonics · 6 weeks
- Response: below aimline (49 vs 70 WCPM)
Screenings & health
- Vision: passed (Sep 12)
- Hearing: passed (Sep 12)
Student information
- Grade 3 · Springfield Elementary
- Home language: Spanish
- Attendance: 96%
Team input
- Teacher concern form (Oct 20)
- Parent contact log (3 entries)
- Progress chart attached
Auto-drafted
Parent Email: Lucas Silva
Drafted in the home language listed in your student information system, with the right dates and form links filled in.
Próxima reavaliação do Lucas: datas importantes e formuláriosExmos. Sr. e Sra. Silva,Este ano letivo, o Lucas terá a sua reavaliação no âmbito da educação especial.Data-limite da reavaliação: 15 de março de 2027Preencher o formulário de história socialEnviar preferências de horário
Próxima reevaluación de Lucas: fechas importantes y formulariosEstimados Sr. y Sra. Silva:Este año escolar, Lucas tendrá su reevaluación de educación especial.Fecha límite de la reevaluación: 15 de marzo de 2027Completar el formulario de historia socialEnviar preferencias de horario
Lucas's upcoming reevaluation: important dates and formsDear Mr. and Mrs. Silva,This school year, Lucas will have his special education reevaluation.Reevaluation deadline: March 15, 2027Fill out the social history formSend your scheduling preferences
What the family sees
Meeting InvitationPlease review and respond
STUDENTEthan Davis
MEETING TYPEMET
DATE & TIMEThursday, November 12, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Submit ORF Probe
Group Session
Log Group Session · 30 min
Log the whole group in one place. Works on your phone or tablet, so you can do it on the go between classrooms.
Zoe Kowalski
Jordan Avery
Marcus VanceAbsent
Delegated Evaluations
Your Part of the Assessment
The psychologist receives consent and marks that related service testing is needed. You're assigned your part of the assessment, and you see the due date and when the meeting is scheduled. When you finish your portion, update it here so the whole team stays informed. Scheduling gets easier, and everyone stays on the same page.
Ethan Davis · Speech-language evaluationDue Nov 5 · MET scheduled Nov 12, 3:30 PM
Maya Rodriguez · OT fine motor screeningDue Dec 1 · meeting not yet scheduled
In progressSpecialist Consults
Related Service Consult Requests
See every request for a related service consultation. Filter by campus, or view them all.
Noah Kim · OT sensory consultSpringfield Elementary · from Ms. Rivera
NewChloe Bennett · Speech consultLincoln High · from the case manager
NewNoah Kim · OT sensory consultSpringfield Elementary · from Ms. Rivera
NewChloe Bennett · Speech consultLincoln High · from the case manager
NewPrincipal
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