Insights

Short reflections on evaluation practice, multilingual learners, and supporting district teams—by Cliff Pereira.

April 18, 2026

The referral stage: why slowing down to ask the right questions changes everything

Referral is one of the most important—and often hardest—parts of the evaluation process. For multilingual learners, getting clear on learning, language, instruction, and behavior early can change the whole trajectory.

April 1, 2026

When FBA and evaluation meet: why multilingual learners need more than one lens

Behavior, learning, language, and mental health can intertwine. Here’s how combining an FBA with a psychoeducational evaluation—and interpreting data through a multilingual lens—changes what teams see.