In this episode of SWIFT’s ongoing Equity-Forward Forums for Educators series, Wade Kelly sits down with educator and co-author of the book Street Data, Dr. Jamila Dugan. The discussion ranges from the embodied effects of post-pandemic fear and anxiety in educators and students to the value of authentic relationship building and avoiding superficial equity. Dr. Dugan encourages us all to resist becoming “fixers” and to instead become radical dreamers as a way to inspire ourselves and those around us ..read more

Dr. Mary Morningstar is the director of the Transition Coalition. She shares suggestions and resources for supporting students with disabilities to achieve their post-school goals. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2nwhntz ..read more

Sue Swenson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education, shares about her own experiences and why she believes inclusive education is better for all students. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2jHnVlN ..read more

Part 2 of 2. Tailoring education: A journey through differentiating instruction and social/behavioral instruction. Transcript available at http://goo.gl/GuFXFQ ..read more

Kathleen Ellwood, principal of Irvington School in Portland, Oregon shares her experiences implementing SWIFT features. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2soKHqt ..read more

Dr. Steve Goodman is the Director of Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MiBLSi). In this podcast, he discusses implementation of an integrated MTSS approach. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2h2NyR5 ..read more

JoAnne Malloy is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. She directed a demonstration project to create transition planning and employment opportunities for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders, known as RENEW (Rehabilitation, Empowerment, natural supports, Education, and Work). In this podcast, she shares her insight on supporting students with challenging behaviors in inclusive settings. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2ayMeDz ..read more

Kimberli Breen is a Regional Facilitator Director with the SWIFT Center. She shares recommendations for engaging families in a multi-tiered system of support. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2mBeauP ..read more

Dan Habib is the creator of award-winning documentary films on disability related topics. In this podcast, he describes some of his experiences filming in SWIFT partner schools. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/1qacMNd ..read more

Dr. Rob Horner is the co-director of the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. In this podcast, he discusses how to design environments to support positive student behaviors. Transcript available at: http://tinyurl.com/zpsfwgl ..read more