Kelly Ott, EdD, MHS, CCC-SLP

About the Author

Kelly Ott, EdD, MHS, CCC-SLP, is a founding partner of S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Steps®, a national consulting business. She is a certified speech-language pathologist, education consultant, and national public speaker. Kelly has co-authored over 100 online continuing education titles, IEP resources, and materials for educators and professionals, as well as the book, The SMARTER Guide to Creating IEP Goals. Kelly has also served as a regular education teacher, a special education director, and a K-8 administrator. She has been recognized by colleagues as a person dedicated to helping each student learn and grow.

Disclosures

Financial: Kelly Ott is a founding partner of S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Steps®, a national consulting business, and is paid to present professional development and training for administrators, professionals, and parents related to IEP services and self-advocacy. She also receives royalties on her book The SMARTER Guide to Creating IEP Goals. Kelly receives author compensation from Professional Development Resources, Inc.

Nonfinancial: No relevant non-financial relationship exists.