The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities

The PL Project 26: Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass II

Mar 31, 2026

On this episode, Vanessa Wilkinson, NSSEO AT Facilitator and SLP, and Tara Hanson, NSSEO sit down with Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass again. Kelly and Sayard presented Beyond the Checklist: Applying QIAT for Real-World AT Implementation at our recent NSSEO Institute Day. If you haven't heard it already, head back to the...

The PL Project 25: Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass

Dec 4, 2025

NSSEO District Coaches Tara Hanson and Kim Wimer sit down with Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass to discuss their upcoming presentation at the NSSEO Jan 5th Institute Day titled Beyond the Checklist: Applying QIAT for Real-World AT Implementation. NSSEO and member district staff can click here to register.

Kelly Fonner...

The PL Project 24: Shannon Wess and Carly Franzgrote

Nov 19, 2025

NSSEO District Coaches Tara Hanson and Sheena Gunia sit down to chat with Shannon Wess and Carly Franzgrote to talk about their upcoming sessions at the NSSEO Institute Day on January 5, 2026. Shannon will be presenting Beyond Compliance: Earning Instructional Control While Prioritizing Dignity and Respect - Easter...

The PL Project 23: Kim Brown

May 15, 2025

On this episode, Kristie and Sheena talk with Kim Brown about her expansive work with the Verbal Behavior Milestones and Placement Program (VB-MAPP). Kim Brown has been working in the field of special education for the past 23 years in a variety of roles including a teaching assistant, special education teacher,...

The PL Project 22: Don Johnston

Jan 27, 2025

For over 40 years, Don Johnston, founder and CEO of Building Wings, has helped students and teachers build literacy skills through specially-designed curriculum and assistive technology. His technologies, implementation, and personal connections have made the impossible possible in over 32,000 schools across America....