Description: In this episode, we hear a mother’s honest story about how she fought and continues to fight for her daughter to have the best educational and life experience.  We are reminded that the power of community is great and how schools who lead with love for their students unleash their potential while providing the tools that parents need to be strong advocates. Barriers can be broken, even cultural barriers are no match for a community who truly cares.   Descripción: En este episodio, escuchamos la historia honesta de una madre sobre cómo luchó y continúa luchando para ..read more

The SPETalk team gets an amazing opportunity to speak with the Founder and some of the Leaders of To Be Like Me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more

The SPEDTalk crew speaks with Garland ISD about its partnership with Project Search. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more

Team member Molly Savant is not only a certified teacher for Deaf/Hard of Hearing she is also the parent of two Deaf/Hard of Hearing children. The SPEDTalk team talks with Molly about her experiences and struggles as a parent while the interpreter signs in this video episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more

The team talks with Angi Thomas, Consultant Special Education Behavior at Region 14 ESC. The conversation centers around building culture and revisits an earlier episode with Merkel Middle School. Additionally, Angi shares some tips for educators. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more

The SPEDTalk crew chats with Merkel Middle School Principal about changing culture, overcoming adversity and a plan to turn the campus around. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more

The SPEDTalk crew chats with Merkel Middle School Principal about changing culture, overcoming adversity and a plan to turn the campus around. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic partnership between Region 16 and Amarillo College, a collaboration reshaping educational opportunities and professional development for aspiring teachers. The episode highlights the innovative initiatives under this participation. Listeners will gain insights about the impact of this alliance on education to aspiring teachers providing a first-hand account of their journey and growth through these opportunities. This podcast is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the future of teaching and the power of educational collaboration. --- Send in a vo ..read more

In this episode of SPEDTalk, we interview Cassie White, a special education teacher in Birdville ISD, who shares her experience and insights on implementing student-led IEP meetings in her district. She explains how student-led IEP meetings empower students with disabilities to take charge of their learning goals and outcomes and how they foster collaboration and communication among students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders. She also provides practical tips and strategies for preparing students to lead their IEP meetings and overcome potential challenges. 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Aw ..read more

In this episode the SPEDTalk team hears from Pam and John as they discuss the history of their involvement with the podcast and what is up next in each of their lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spedtalk/message ..read more