Special Education With Mr. Durham

Almost all of us know someone affected by ADHD. Check this out to learn more about about this condition and what you can do to help!

Is your child or a kid in your class behaving in a way that is really challenging and you just can't figure it out? Check out this episode to learn how to begin addressing those behaviors, by learning how to think about behavior, and one system that can help teach positive behaviors.  Please go check out Ross Greene's book, "Lost at School" and his other fantastic work as well! https://www.amazon.com/Lost-School-Behavioral-Challenges-Falling-ebook/dp/B001FA0IN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502230328&sr=8-1&keywords=lost+at+school      

In this episode we discuss IEP meetings, when they happen, why they happen, and how they should look and feel. This finishes of the series on IEP's that serve as the foundation for the content that we will be getting into in the next episodes!  Check out the next episode for how to address challenging behaviors in the classroom and at home. With the school year starting, be sure to share this podcast with anyone you know who could benefit from a little more knowledge around special education!

In this episode we go through a quick tour of an IEP, going over each section in order, and discuss their importance for all of the stakeholders involved. Overview: Case Managers- everything is important General Education Teachers- Input for the present levels, check out the goals, and pay close attention to the supplementary aids and services. Parents & Family- the present levels should be informative, the goals can help you support your student, and the supplementary aids and services will help you understand what the school should be doing to support your child.

Today's episode is part one of a three part series tackling the heart of Special Education: The Individualized Education Plan.  This episode focuses on the legal background of the IEP, how IEP's are created, and parent's legal rights in this process. Look for part 2 coming soon for a tour of an actual IEP! Thank You! For more information regarding current Special Ed law & Parent Rights check out: http://www.specialeducationlaw.net/Timeline.shtml

In this episode we focus on how the United States School system was formed, and how that system makes very little sense when you compare it to what we know about how our brains and minds work. For more information see: "How the Mind Works" by Steven Pinker https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us

This episode will be going over the basics of what to expect from this podcast! I hope that this gives you some context, lets get learning!