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Welcome to The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education podcast—your ultimate guide to revolutionizing education for students with diverse abilities! Each episode dives deep into actionable insights and transformative strategies that empower leaders and stakeholders across the special education landscape. We spotlight essential elements and proven methods to enhance services, programs, and outcomes for students in the USA and Canada. Inspired by Bob Barrows and his Clarity and Order for Sp ...
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Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, ...
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I Survived Special Education: Not A Joke

David Potter (notajoke.net)

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Is it equal for Special Education Students? … Special education from the student point of view. I was in special education in elementary school and middle school, and experienced the consequences of it in high school and beyond. … I'm David Potter. I Survived Special Education: Not A Joke.
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Practical Special Education for Parents

David Poeschl

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Hello, I'm David Poeschl, a retired school district special education director and Cal State University lecturer. For the past 10 years I have been providing individual advocacy services to parents of students with disabilities. Currently, I speak to 300-400 families per year and work closely with 40-50 of those. I see every day the difficulty parents have trying to access the system initially, and the struggles to get and maintain a good special education program for their children over tim ...
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Special Education Accommodations & Issues

Ali Parandi & Brenda Alvarado

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This podcast speaks about the issues and the following factors of Special Education in the classrooms and students needs and the differences that lie in funding, training, and resources in different regional school districts comparing Pico Rivera District from Arnold O. Beckman High School in Tustin District. Brenda A. & Ali P. interviewed three special aide and teacher specialists who have had professional training and experience of directing special ed autistic students and those with phys ...
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Welcome to The Science of Special Education Podcast! In this podcast, we will explore the science of special education as we dive deep into the research behind how students learn and how teachers teach. Topics such as the Science of Reading, Science of Math, brain development and more will be covered as we talk to those in the trenches and the researchers studying them. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescienceofspecialeducation/support
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Welcome to the FAST 15 podcast, hosted by Barb Beck, a highly dedicated Disability Advocate and Special Education Consultant specializing in IEP Transition Services. With nearly 30 years of experience as a special education teacher, Barb is passionate about empowering transition-age youth and fostering positive post-school outcomes. Barb's expertise lies in providing comprehensive support and guidance to students with disabilities, ensuring their successful transition from school to adult li ...
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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach

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Confused with how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Not sure how to keep track of all the data? Tired of searching for the right behavior strategies to manage your special ed. classroom? In this podcast, you will find methods to create IEP goals that students can reach, a system to collect data with your team, & know which behavior strategies will work best for your classroom. My mission is to help new sped teachers write IEPs with confidence, share ideas for classroom manageme ...
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Does attending IEP meetings full of educational jargon and legalese leave you confused, overwhelmed, and exhausted? IEP meetings and the special education system can be imbalanced leaving you on your own against a table of educators. That’s ok, many parents are unfamiliar with the educational services available for their child and are unsure of what to ask for in IEP meetings. Maybe you’re looking for the special education process to be broken down in a relatable way by someone who ”gets” th ...
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This podcast hosted by Georgina Durrant is all about teaching and supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We aim to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND). *This Podcast is proudly brought to you by the SEND team at Twinkl. Please bear in mind, the views and opinions expressed are those of individuals, and may not represent those of Twinkl.
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We are Witherslack Group, the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs. On our channel, we welcome neurodiversity experts to share insights, strategies and advice for supporting neurodivergent children, exploring all things ADHD, autism, mental health, and more. Visit out website: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/ Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Send us a text IEP accommodations are the most difficult part of the process to both ensure they are being implemented and that they are being implemented correctly. In this episode I define what accommodations are and how they are used in general education classrooms. But more importantly, I will share with you the most effective ways to guarantee…
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💡 Are we protecting… or limiting? In special education, we often prioritize safety over opportunity—but at what cost? Students with disabilities deserve the chance to take risks, learn from challenges, and grow into independent, capable adults. This is the essence of The Dignity of Risk—the belief that real learning and self-determination come from…
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to the CEO of nasen. They discuss her career, her passion for supporting children and young people with SEND and her vision for the future of SEND education in the UK. They also discuss the nasen awards, nasen Live and the nasen assured status t…
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On February 7, 2025, Ege Cakaloz of Talkido and Anne Zachry of KPS4Parents conducted an Instagram Live event. See the video recording of this live event to learn more about individualizing intervention for individuals with challenging learning needs using Talkido's technology. Learn more at https://kps4parents.org/individualized-interventions-using…
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This episode explores the intersection of autism and anxiety, highlighting how to identify and address anxiety-driven behaviors in students with autism through evidence-based, student-centered approaches. ✨ Key Takeaways ✔️ We address a recent Facebook group question about trichotillomania and anxiety. ✔️ Recognizing Anxiety in Autism: Girls with a…
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https://instagram.com/kps4parents I have a student who I’ve been working for and/or with since 2010 who has highly unique learning needs. He has a seizure disorder, intellectual disabilities, autism, speech-language impairments, and vision loss that makes him functionally blind. Were it not for his vision loss, I’d be using visual schedules and vis…
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Hello! This is Anne Zachry, author and moderator of “Making Special Education Actually Work,” an online publication, produced in blog and podcast form, by KPS4Parents, a nonprofit child and family lay advocacy and consultancy organization focused on learners and workers with disabilities. I am excited to announce that, because of work I am doing on…
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Send us a text In this episode, I review an article that examines the importance of teaching self-determination skills to students with autism (and everyone else in actuality). I talk about the components that make up the skill and the emerging research on the effectiveness of mentoring. Here is a link to the article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/…
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Send us a text In this episode I talk about a free resource that can provide you with training, technical and emotional support and information that covers all things special education and 504s. And this resource is likely right in your geographic area. They can help you become an effective advocate for your child. Parent Training and Information C…
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Send us a text In this episode I'll discuss the importance of determining the function of a problem behavior. Is it attention, escape, a tangible, sensory related or power and control? This is important information for parents to know because the more you know about special education practice, the more you can help your IEP team create a workable b…
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In the latest episode of SENsational, Lead Practitioners from our Group, Robert Middleton and Ruari Hignell share practical advice and strategies to support behaviour at home. They explore ways to understand behaviour, techniques to defuse challenging situations, and highlight the importance of self-care in helping you better support your child. #W…
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Send us a text Homework, literally, a traumatic experience for many neurodivergent children and their families. If you are in this situation, how can you make it at least tolerable, or even an enriching experience? In this episode, I talk about why these students are so resistant to the idea of homework, the importance of making it relevant, and ho…
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Send us a text Dyslexia – the 21st Century’s Superpower (says a British study of the skills needed to succeed in the new AI world) This fascinating new study overseen by the British charity Made By Dyslexia analyzes the human skills that are needed to use AI to its fullest potential. The study's sponsor's, who agree with and support its results inc…
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Creating a classroom schedule for special education and ABA settings can feel like solving a puzzle! In this episode, Caitlin and Audra share their strategies, tips, and tricks to make scheduling manageable and effective for students and staff. From color-coding and post-it notes to balancing para rotations, this episode will help you build a flexi…
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Send us a text IEP goals are the most important part of the entire IEP process. It is vital to write goals that clearly and concisely describe what progress a student should make on a specific skill over the course of a year. The services a student receives is directly relarted to goals in an IEP. The IEP team determines what services are needed to…
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Send us a text Getting back to school from break often makes parents feel their child is not making the progress at this time of year that they should. If its lack of objective data on goals reporting, an accommodation that has not been implemented despite months of trying, an email question that hasn't been answered... Parents should know that edu…
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Send us a text I have seen a significant trend in my practice, teens with high functioning autism unable to attend school due to intense anxiety. The problem of children with autism who are unable to cope with school and develop agoraphobic type symptoms has long been around, but the increased numbers of highly intelligent, often with a "superpower…
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant was delighted to be joined by Dr Gavin Morgan, chair of the Division of Educational and Child Psychology at the British Psychological Society. Georgina and Gavin discuss a whole range of topics, including: The role of an Educational Psychologist (EP) …
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Working with paras in special education classrooms can be both rewarding and challenging. In this episode, Audra and Caitlin share practical strategies for creating a positive, productive environment for paras, fostering teamwork, and addressing common issues like problem behaviors and resistance to change. ✨ Key Takeaways 📝 Set clear expectations:…
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Send us a text This short episode discusses the importantance of children being recognized for partially accomplishing an appropriate behavior. There needs to be a series of steps in learing something new, and lots of practice to master it. Behavior is the same, learning how to act in a new way is like any other skill, the small successes need to r…
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Send us a text Many schools and districts practice a form of institutional gaslighting. I talk about how the structure of schools, along with how the socioeconomic level of the parent determines how much influence a parent has on their child's IEP process. Other factors such as parent participation are important, see this link for a research articl…
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The latest SENsational episode is now live. Simone Mattinson, our Group Parent Partnerships Manager, shares practical tips on navigating the EHCP draft process, meeting deadlines, and working with your local authority, all to ensure your child’s EHCP truly reflects their needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Send us a text In this episode we'll get into the most important part of a behavior plan, reinforcement. Learn what it is and what it looks like. Remember, the more you know about special education practice, particularly how Positive Behavior Support is supposed to work, the better off you will be at IEP meetings and in helping the team. Here are a…
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Send us a text The preschool special education system in California is in critical need of reform. Listen to my experience with the system in the California counties where I provide advocacy services. The system as we now know it excludes neurodivergent children from the preschool system in alarming numbers. The fact that many of these children are…
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Send us a text Learn how the discipline system for students with disabilites in California works, and how the letter and spirit of the law is often violated by school officials. Schools often under report discuplinary removal of student's with disabilities from their classrooms. They do this by using "informal removals" (see below for link to OSEP …
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Send us a text I've included a transcript of this episode. And here are a few helpful links to expand your knowledge of PBS. - https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ80580 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_behavior_support - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5048254/ This will be the first of many podcast episodes featuring different aspects of PB…
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Send us a text Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a method of teaching that embeds accommodations for all students into general education settings. Students who are visual, or auditory, or tactile/sensory learners are taught, and the student can show mastery, in the way that uses their strengths. UDL has been successfully implemented in thousan…
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Send us a text I've was a behaviorist for several years and have written and overseen hundreds of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Positive Behavior Support (BIP) based behavior plans. I've been a believer in the effectiveness of ABA and its offshoot, Positive Behavior Support for my entire career. ABA and the structure it provides to individuals…
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Send us a text Starting in the 24-25 school year, schools can no longer restrict access to recess as a punishment. Particularly for students with special needs, the use of this punishment hurts much more than just the loss of time. It means the loss of a time to get away from the stresses of a classroom, from the rigidity and sometimes difficult se…
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Send us a text In this short musing, I talk about the difference between special education practitioners and attorneys who work in the special education field. There are significant differences and its important know what each does.Από τον David
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Send us a text In the United States, Person First Language is mandated for use in education through IDEA. This means defining others as people first and not being defined by their disability. For example, John has autism. Not John is autistic. However, for autism in particular, there is some controversy about this concept. In other developed countr…
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Send us a text This episode explains two pieces of special education law that you may not be familiar with. First, IEP meetings must be held at a mutually agreed on time and place (https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/d/300.322). The second piece is that you can have IEP meetings without actually meeting. For minor changes to an IEP, such as changing a…
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What if inclusion didn’t just mean “pushing students in” but also “inviting peers in”? In this episode, we chat with Megan Stenziano from Moms Managing Behavior about a game-changing approach called reverse inclusion. From lunch and recess to peer buddy programs and after-school activities, Megan walks us through how her school created inclusive, m…
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As the dust starts to settle, to the degree it can following the 2024 election cycle, parents of children with disabilities who need special education or 504 accommodations and supports are now searching for answers as to how the promised changes to public education in the United States will affect their children. Many of these parents had no idea …
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As the dust starts to settle, to the degree it can following the 2024 election cycle, parents of children with disabilities who need special education or 504 accommodations and supports are now searching for answers as to how the promised changes to public education in the United States will affect their children. Many of these parents had no idea …
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In this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite behavior books for teachers, BCBAs, and parents. From foundational ABA classics to practical sensory guides, we’ll explore resources that equip you with tools to better support your learners! 🎯 Key Takeaways 📚 Build Your Behavior Toolkit: The right books can equip parents, teachers, and behavior a…
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Jo, the CEO of the Down Syndrome Charity Learn and Thrive. Jo is Mum to a teenager with Down's syndrome. Much of the inspiration for the Learn and Thrive charity's projects come from her real-life experience of supporting a wide range of young p…
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In this episode, we are tackling the first step of developing a solid behavior plan after the FBA has been completed and decisions made. Today, let's talk about Setting Event Strategies! Key Takeaways 🧠 What Are Setting Event Strategies? These are long-term adjustments that address factors influencing behavior, such as sleep, nutrition, routines, a…
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Hearing from the authors of the Practical Guide to High Leverage Practices in Special Education with Dr. Ruby L. Owiny and Dr. Kyena E. Cornelius. GUIDING QUESTIONS: 1. Could you describe the journey of developing HLPs and the collaborative efforts of those involved over the past decade? 2. What was it like for the two of you to lead the creation o…
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🎙Teaching professionals, in the latest episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Colin Foley, Training Director from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, sharing practical tips and strategies for supporting learners with DCD/dyspraxia. We explore the challenges children face, identify the early signs of co-ordination and memory challenges, and…
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In this episode, we discuss the challenges of protecting vulnerable populations, including aging parents and individuals with autism, from scams. We dive into practical strategies for teaching boundaries, internet safety, and identifying red flags, with examples tailored for different developmental levels. 🎯 Key Takeaways 💡 Scammers thrive on urgen…
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🎯 Key Takeaways ✔️ Collaboration is Key: Bringing the family and team together at this stage ensures everyone is on the same page and supports a collaborative approach to behavioral intervention. ✔️ The Importance of the FBA Meeting: The FBA meeting is an essential step to review findings, involve the family, and determine whether a Behavior Interv…
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast (SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant), Georgina Durrant is joined by Natalie Packer. Natalie is an Independent Education Consultant, specialising in SEND and school improvement. She develops and delivers a wide range of training and support, including SEND review…
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🎯 Key Takeaways ✔️ Prompt Dependence Defined: Understanding prompt dependence and its impact on students’ ability to act independently. ✔️ Choosing the Right Prompting Strategy: Not all learners benefit from the same prompts! Learn how to assess if most-to-least or least-to-most is right for your learner. ✔️ The Power of the Pause: Pausing before p…
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KPS4Parents is excited to embark upon a new endeavor inspired by one of our students who keeps track of her assignments and reminders by writing them in ink on her hands and the insides of her arms. Introducing Hand Notes, temporary tattoo checklists and organizers that can also be colored in using acrylic paint pens. We are starting out with two d…
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Unlock the secrets of empowering students in special education as we sit down with April, a dedicated advocate and seasoned professional in school psychology. April's journey, inspired by a family of educators, led her to challenge misconceptions and champion individualized education plans (IEPs) that genuinely address each student's unique strengt…
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Key Takeaways 📝 Differences Between IEPs & 504 Plans: IEPs offer specialized instruction and services, while 504s provide accommodations to help students access general education. 📊 Eligibility Requirements: IEPs require both a disability diagnosis and educational impact, while 504s only require a documented disability. 👩‍🏫 Parental Advocacy Tips: …
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In the latest episode of SENsational, Simone Mattinson and Adele Wadey from our Parent Partnership Team join us to share their personal experiences as parents of neurodivergent children. They discuss how to effectively collaborate with school, explore self-identity and diagnosis, and emphasise the importance of self-care and reaching out for suppor…
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