最佳Inclusive Education Project播客 (2024)

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Advocacy, Equity, Inclusion for Even the Most Marginalized with Patrick Jones 25:59

11d ago25:59

25:59

Grassroots efforts usually work to bring about change. Unfortunately, our political leaders don’t look closely at education, disability rights, and reform in the same way we discuss these topics here in this space. Our goal is always to spur more conversations about education, disability rights, civil rights, and support for marginalized communitie…

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Building a Classroom Community of Confident Writers with Rob Sanders 16:43

25d ago16:43

16:43

Believe it or not, October is over. It was a busy month for IEP meetings, and the holiday rush is about to begin. In today’s episode, we want to give helpful insights about community building in a classroom through a simple, actionable technique; this conversation will benefit teachers, parents, and administrators–anyone who wants to foster confide…

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Education is in Peril with the Implications of Project 2025 17:10

1M ago17:10

17:10

Today’s episode includes a look into the controversial Project 2025 plan, a 900-page roadmap created by far-right think tanks, like The Heritage Foundation. With the elections looming, we are giving our perspectives on some of the alarming implications of this proposal, particularly its potential to dismantle essential educational protections, eras…

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The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity with Emily Chase Coleman 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

In today’s episode, Vickie and Amanda discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO of HAI Analytics. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on admissions, highlighting the shift away from standardized testing and the importance of considering diverse factors in admissions decisions. Emily shares insig…

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The US Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and the Future of Education 16:18

2M ago16:18

16:18

Today’s episode focuses on a Supreme Court case in favor of eliminating affirmative action, which has huge implications in the world of education. In reality, what the Supreme Court does and how they make decisions stems from who the justices are. With every decision, we should evaluate if it aligns with what we believe and what is best for our cou…

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Leading with Empathy in an Inclusive Classroom Environment with Dr. Jessica Werner 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

Today’s focus is on accommodating children in the general education classroom to provide a truly inclusive environment. It’s vital for all of us involved in education to understand the WHY of these accommodations with an emphasis on empathy. Join us for a closer look. Dr. Jessica Werner is the founder of Northshore Learning, a team of consultants b…

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Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle Freeland 24:11

2M ago24:11

24:11

Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle Freeland Character education can happen in many forms. Today’s episode highlights a unique program that is fun, effective, and quickly growing in popularity. What child doesn’t love taking care of a pet? Join us to hear more from …

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Teaching the Teachers: Strategies for Inclusive Education with Andrew Goff 29:40

3M ago29:40

29:40

Most of the country is off and running into another school year, and it’s a great time to reflect on where we can improve and how we can be more knowledgeable in supporting students and addressing their needs. This episode focuses on training for school staff, district staff, and parents. Today, we share part two of our interview with Andrew Goff. …

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ENCORE: Live from the BOOST Conference! 50:15

3M ago50:15

50:15

Today’s episode is a replay of our session at the BOOST Conference from a few months ago. It relates specifically to next week’s conversation, which is the reason we want to air it again. This episode was also featured as an encore episode over the summer. Enjoy! We loved having the opportunity to speak at the BOOST Conference about our podcast, th…

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The Benefits of Instructional Audio Systems for Inclusive Classrooms with Dr. Stephanie Meyer 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

Last week’s episode was about central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and its impacts on a student’s ability to learn. For this episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Meyer to the show. She is an audiologist in the Rio Rancho public schools who will share her perspective about how instructional audio can be more inclusive. Her career …

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Digging Deeper into Central Auditory Processing Disorder 22:16

3M ago22:16

22:16

Today’s show expands on our previous episode with Dr. Connie McReynolds in which we discussed central auditory processing deficits in kids with autism or ADHD. Even though many experts would argue that this is a medical disorder, it has profound impacts on education and certainly qualifies as an area of unique need for many children. Join us to lea…

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Solving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynolds 23:44

4M ago23:44

23:44

It’s the beginning of another school year, and we are coming to you with many informative episodes to prepare and support you in whatever challenges this new school year may bring. Today’s episode focuses on a better way to assess, intervene, and support kids with ADHD by identifying and addressing the root causes. We welcome today’s guest, Dr. Con…

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A Big-Picture View of Special Education Litigation with Tim Adams 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

Welcome! Today’s episode takes a big-picture view of what’s going on in education with our taxpayer dollars and how we can educate more parents about their general rights in advocating for their children. We use a recent California case as an example of how things can go so wrong–and cost millions of dollars–in special education law. Tim Adams has …

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ENCORE: Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson 24:27

4M ago24:27

24:27

We are joined today by a special guest, Michael Hingson, host of the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. We have shared a lot of time on each other’s podcasts and learned a lot from Michael’s perspective on special education, especially what he experienced in the very early days of special ed. Join us to learn more about Michael’s life and work! Michael H…

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ENCORE: Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange 37:10

4M ago37:10

37:10

We're happy to bring you some of our listener favorites during the next few weeks. These episodes are sure to pique your interest by featuring topics important to each of us Enjoy! We are pivoting from our normal education-centric topics today to take a broader view of the financial side of raising a child with a disability. We want to make sure th…

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ENCORE: LIVE from the Boost Conference 34:04

5M ago34:04

34:04

We're happy to bring you some of our listener favorites during the next few weeks. These episodes are sure to pique your interest by featuring topics important to each of us Enjoy! We recently had the chance to speak at the BOOST Conference about our podcast, the IEP system, and special education in general. The BOOST Conference is an annual event …

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Proactive Solutions to Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera 20:24

5M ago20:24

20:24

We are taking a summer break for July to soak up a little summer fun with our families, so we are replaying some of our most popular episodes that are packed with information and inspiration. We will be back in August with new episodes to prepare us for the 2024-2025 school year. Today’s replay first aired a few weeks ago during Mental Health Aware…

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Moving From Diversity to Inclusion (Part 2 with Michael Hingson) 27:19

5M ago27:19

27:19

We promised you a Part 2 with Michael Hingson—and here it is! We don’t always get the opportunity to follow up a guest interview with a second part, and that’s why we are thrilled to bring you more of Michael’s inspiring story and his important work in the field of accessibility. Michael first joined us last May for an episode titled, “Approaching …

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Affirming Neurodiversity in IEPs with Santanna Ficken 30:59

5M ago30:59

30:59

Today’s episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Santanna Ficken, a mental health practitioner who proudly identifies as a disabled, autistic/ADHDer with multiple neurodivergencies. Santanna is a passionate advocate with MnNEAT (Minnesota Neurodivergent Education, Advocacy, and Therapy Services), which focuses on building trust and relationships …

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Systemic Ableism in the IEP Process–and How We Can Change with Santanna Ficken 25:07

5M ago25:07

25:07

Today’s episode is Part 1 of our conversation with Santanna Ficken, a mental health practitioner who proudly identifies as a disabled, autistic/ADHDer with multiple neurodivergencies. Santanna is a passionate advocate with MnNEAT (Minnesota Neurodivergent Education, Advocacy, and Therapy Services), which focuses on building trust and relationships …

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The Right Approach to Bullying Prevention with Alain Pelletier 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

June is here! That means many school districts are on summer break, and many more are in the last week or so of the school year. Wherever June finds you, we are glad you’re with us for this exciting episode. We have mentioned bullying on the show many times, but we’ve never dedicated an episode to it. We welcome Alain Pelletier, a professional yout…

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A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context (Part 2) with Dr. Alexander Tan 24:29

6M ago24:29

24:29

We are honored to visit again with Dr. Alexander Tan to discuss the integrity of evaluations and assessments of English-language learners. This topic aligns perfectly with our goal of helping all parents better understand the IEP process. Are we providing culturally- and linguistically-responsible evaluations? Do parents of different cultural backg…

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Proactive Solutions for Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera 19:54

6M ago19:54

19:54

It’s a busy, busy time of year as schools are finishing up! We wanted to get this episode in before the end of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our guest today helps us understand the need for a more comprehensive and relevant curriculum focused on skill-building and emotional awareness instead of reacting to students’ mental health nee…

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Live from the BOOST Conference 33:33

6M ago33:33

33:33

We recently had the chance to speak at the BOOST Conference about our podcast, the IEP system, and special education in general. The BOOST Conference is an annual event to inspire youth, learning, and change. Many different educational professionals attend the conference in Palm Springs, California, to participate in classes, workshops, and network…

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Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

We are pivoting from our normal education-centric topics today to take a broader view of the financial side of raising a child with a disability. We want to make sure that families, and people working with these families, have all the resources and tools for a well-rounded toolkit for supporting their kids. We welcome James Lange to the podcast to …

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Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson 23:56

7M ago23:56

23:56

We are joined today by a special guest, Michael Hingson, host of the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. We have shared a lot of time on each other’s podcasts and learned a lot from Michael’s perspective on special education, especially what he experienced in the very early days of special ed. Join us to learn more about Michael’s life and work! Michael H…

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Love Is a Classroom with Andrew Goff 25:23

7M ago25:23

25:23

It’s a very busy time of year for everyone involved in IEP meetings, for sure! In today’s episode, we are discussing IEP meetings and the roles of compassionate educators who want to look beyond strict compliance to genuinely meet the needs of students with disabilities and special needs. Join us for the conversation! Andrew Goff taught early child…

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A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context with Dr. Alexander Tan 25:11

7M ago25:11

25:11

Today’s episode is Part 2 to our recent solo episode about English language learners. We are focusing on the bigger picture of language as only one part of a child’s entire cultural context affecting performance on all educational and neuropsychological evaluations. Join us to learn more from today’s guest! Dr. Alexander Tan is a board-certified cl…

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The Power of a “Stay-Put” Motion 20:38

8M ago20:38

20:38

Are you paying attention to the calendar? As we find ourselves in the last few weeks of the school year, this is your friendly reminder to act fast for the annual transition IEP meetings that should be happening. In today’s episode, we are discussing the power of “stay put” as it applies to keeping things the same in IEP accommodations and services…

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ENCORE: English Language Learners and IEPs 18:55

8M ago18:55

18:55

Today's show is a replay of a very popular and informative episode that we hope you'll enjoy. Today’s topic has popped up recently in some of our cases, and it’s an important one to cover because it is under-supported and often overlooked in the IEP world. We are discussing the ELL designation, which stands for “English Language Learner.” Join us t…

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Tackling Brain Health: Amanda and Vickie make a guest appearance on the Neurologics podcast hosted by Karen Odell-Barber 40:31

8M ago40:31

40:31

Welcome to a very special episode! Karen Odell-Barber with Neurologics was a recent guest on our show, so we returned the favor by appearing on her podcast, Tackling Brain Health. We are excited to share that episode today. You’ll learn more about our journeys, the origins of our law firm and podcast, and the important work that calls to us on beha…

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Smooth Transitions for Your Child’s Next School Phase 30:02

8M ago30:02

30:02

We are in the season of Spring Break and Easter, which means transition IEP meetings should be happening. If you have procrastinated, it’s not too late! If your child is transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, from sixth grade to middle school, from middle school to high school, or even beyond high school into a vocational program, you’ll lea…

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Amazing Advances in Brain Optimization Technology with Karen Odell-Barber 26:43

9M ago26:43

26:43

We are learning more and more all the time about how our brains function and what it means to be neurodiverse. In this episode, we explore cutting-edge technologies in the field of brain optimization, which has huge implications in special education. Join us to learn more! We are joined by Karen Odell-Barber, the founder and CEO of Neurologics, a t…

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English Language Learners and IEPs 18:55

9M ago18:55

18:55

Today’s topic has popped up recently in some of our cases, and it’s an important one to cover because it is under-supported and often overlooked in the IEP world. We are discussing the ELL designation, which stands for “English Language Learner.” Join us to learn when a child should be designated as an ELL, how things should progress from there, an…

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Preparing Your Student for College and Self-Advocacy with Dan Jordan 26:42

9M ago26:42

26:42

On our very first episode of 2024, we were joined by Dan Jordan to discuss the transition to college and accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 Plans. Dan joins us for Part 2 to that conversation to educate us on the student’s responsibility. We are taking a close look at the actual steps students need to take as they transition past high sc…

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The Return of Cursive Writing with Dr. Christina Bretz 22:29

9M ago22:29

22:29

Today’s topic is interesting and timely as California joins 22 other states in requiring public schools to teach cursive writing. This has been a hotly debated issue, and today’s guest has a lot to share about the benefits of cursive writing. Dr. Christina Bretz is an Occupational Therapist from Lexington, KY, who is passionate about how handwritin…

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California's Historic $2 Billion Settlement: Addressing COVID Learning Loss 12:33

9M ago12:33

12:33

In this episode, we delve into the details of a landmark settlement in California, where a $2 billion fund has been allocated to address the learning loss experienced by students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This historic agreement, known as the Kala J. settlement, aims not only to recoup the losses suffered by students but also to narrow the oppo…

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Why Change is the Key to Truly Inclusive Education with Lacey Robinson 36:59

10M ago36:59

36:59

We are excited to celebrate this 300th episode! It’s been a long time coming! What a great time it is to reflect back on the start of this podcast and why we wanted to have this avenue to start—and change—the conversation about education, civil rights, and disability rights. Today’s guest is the epitome of someone who wants to change the way we app…

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A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy with Vickie Brett, ESQ 53:24

10M ago53:24

53:24

Today’s episode is a replay of Lynzy Coughlin’s podcast, Motherhood Meets Medicine, where Vickie recently appeared as a recent guest. She provided a lot of helpful information for parents about a 504 plan or when an IEP is in place. You will learn what rights parents have in these cases, along with what a parent can ask and advocate for in their ch…

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Why Collaboration and Communication Make All the Difference 24:03

10M ago24:03

24:03

Here we are, well into January and the second half of the school year. As we often do, we like to remind you not to let deadlines pass concerning transitions, charter school lotteries, special program enrollments, and IEP meetings. Don’t let the time get away from you if your child is ready for one of these changes. In today’s solo episode, we are …

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You, Me, and Neurodiversity with Alyssa Lego 19:16

11M ago19:16

19:16

The New Year is always a great time for a fresh start, especially as we get back into the swing of the school year after the holiday break. It’s a time to set intentions and make a plan for the second half of the school year, and we are here to remind you to think about scheduling those transition meetings now before the second semester gets away. …

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Common Misconceptions in SPED and the Use of Behavioral Tools with Hayley Montelongo 20:26

11M ago20:26

20:26

There are so many misconceptions about special education that we hear frequently. In today’s show, we address those, along with understanding how behavioral tools are used in the classroom. Join us to learn more! We are joined by Hayley Montelongo, a Behavior Interventionist for a public school district with a career history in early childhood educ…

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Self-Advocacy and Accommodations Beyond High School with Dan Jordan 25:36

11M ago25:36

25:36

Happy New Year! Whether your kiddos are already back to school or they have a few more days of Christmas Break, we all need to get ready for the second half of the school year. If you have a junior, senior, or even a student in junior high, it is never too early to start planning for the transition to college. Today’s guest knows the ins and outs o…

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ENCORE: Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further 20:33

11M ago20:33

20:33

During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. Our series on eligibility continues as we are joined by Melissa Brady Petrillo, who came up with a unique idea for children with special needs. She is a teacher in New Jersey who is passio…

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ENCORE: Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings 20:25

12M ago20:25

20:25

During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. As a much-needed tangent from our eligibility series, today’s topic is manifestation determination meetings. We have mentioned it in previous episodes in passing, but we will take a closer…

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ENCORE: Private Schools vs. Non-Public Schools: What Parents Should Know 23:58

12M ago23:58

23:58

During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. We are in a new era regarding the perception of private schools, mostly due to the new perspective we have because of the COVID implications on learning. For most students, distance learni…

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ENCORE: The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs 23:26

12M ago23:26

23:26

During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. Today’s encore edition covers important information for parents who are gearing up for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Join us as we break down some of those little details that are mo…

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How Young Adults are Thriving at Gateway Center with Robert Freiri 22:28

1y ago22:28

22:28

If you have an older student, you might already be thinking about post-high school transitions, so we are excited to dive into the topic of programs for students outside the school setting. Join us to learn more! Robert Freiri is the Executive Director of Gateway Center in Monterey County, CA. Most of his career has been spent in the nonprofit spac…

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ENCORE: Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett 26:26

1y ago26:26

26:26

Wherever you are listening from, your area of the country is probably in full back-to-school mode. We love to bring you helpful information to ensure that your school year is off to a great start, whatever the situation for you and your kiddos. We want to educate parents and school personnel about how we can work together to make safer and more inc…

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A Vision for Inclusive Living at The Village with Dr. Michael Held 20:06

1y ago20:06

20:06

We see many clients in the transitional time of life after finishing high school and wondering what comes next. Today’s show focuses on a wonderful program that meets specific needs in multiple ways, alleviating the worries of many parents of neurodiverse young adults. Join us to learn more! Dr. Michael Held is the Executive Director of The Village…

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