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Fixing Your Evaluation Workflow: Where to Start When Everything Feels Urgent
Episode 533rd August 2026 • Tomorrow's School Psych • Jenny Ponzuric
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I’m exploring what workflow really means in school psychology and special education, because it is far more than a flowchart. From referrals and assessment plans to testing, communication, report writing, and meetings, every evaluation depends on systems that can either reduce friction or create more of it.

I also look at personal workflow, including planning, procrastination, boundaries, and the small habits that quietly shape how manageable your week feels.

Before reaching for another productivity strategy, the first step is identifying the actual problem you are trying to solve.

Highlights:

(01:30) - Why workflow can mean something different to every evaluator

(02:41) - What really happens between referral and the final meeting

(04:20) - The difference between a flowchart and real-life workflow

(05:01) - Recognizing the personal habits that create bottlenecks

(06:35) - Why the wrong productivity strategy can make things worse

(08:08) - Naming the exact problem before choosing a solution

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