Swift Unscripted

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.

Wade Kelly discusses the SWIFT Education Center's “Build Equity, Join Justice” graphic series and why he created it. https://tinyurl.com/BEJJTranscript https://tinyurl.com/BEJJImage

Principal Trisha Cook discusses her elementary school’s journey to implement restorative practices, specifically around community-building circles. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/Community-Building-Circles

Dr. Cokethea Hill discusses that many of us are in positions where we can make changes to get better outcomes, even on a micro-scale. We're always so focused on those big looming overhauling system changes, and that can prevent us from actually doing anything. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/SphereofInfluence-SWIFT

Dr. Cokethea Hill discusses that statements alone will not rid our systems of racism. It is actually going to require us to work collaboratively, to acknowledge where racism exists, to deconstruct the policies and practices and protocols that support and uphold it, and to redesign a more equitable future that we all want to see. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/fromstatementtoaction

Dr. Amy Jablonski and Dr. Hollie Pettersson discuss this opportunity to restart schools in the U.S. after COVID-19. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/Transitioning-to-a-New-Future

Dr. Dennis Carpenter discusses the need for systemic change that honors the Black community's lived experiences, and the implications for U.S. schools. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/thismomentinhistory

Assistant Superintendent Susan Hukkanen of the Butte County Office of Education discusses implementation of MTSS in rural education.

Kimberli Breen discusses with Navjyot Gill and Daryl Thiesen how youth are leaders in building a positive culture in Kern County, California.

Kimberli Breen discusses Family and Community Engagement with stakeholders in the Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, CA.

Kimberli Breen discusses using SWIFT-FIA to bring about continuous improvement with Lemuel Kwon and Tim Fulenwider from Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, California. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/y96r923r

Dr. Shana Haines, assistant professor in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont, shares what she has learned while working with educators and refugee families. She reminds us of the importance of making human connections. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/y8btkpzk

Dr. Caryn Ward, the associate director of education and measurement for the National Implementation Research Network, discusses the role of implementation drivers in school transformation. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/ycc3q7bg

In this podcast, film-maker Dan Habib interviews Dr. Cheryl Jorgensen. Dr. Jorgensen is an Inclusive Education Consultant in New Hampshire. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2zyiIV8

Dr. Wayne Sailor, the director of SWIFT Education Center, defines equity-based MTSS and describes how SWIFT supports implementation. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2z8AByy

Dr. Julie Smith, the Director of Special Programs for the Pendleton School District, shares stories about how schools in Pendleton Oregon are working to engage students and families by embracing local cultures. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2xgN7v0

Dr. Dan Pollitt shares how his early career experience as a paraeducator in a segregated setting shaped how he later, as a special educator, worked with paraeducators to include and support students with extensive needs. Transcript available at: http://tinyurl.com/yb7zy3zl

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

Tailoring education: A journey through differentiating instruction and social/behavioral instruction. Transcript available at: https://goo.gl/FgYCvp

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

Ivonne Dibblee, Principal of Atkinson Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, shares examples of implementing SWIFT Technical Assistance Practices. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2qXuKrp

Dr. Amy McCart is the Co-Principal Investigator and Director of Technical Assistance for SWIFT. She reflects on her experiences supporting schoolwide transformation. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2okUGIB

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

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

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

Dr. Amy Carter, Superintendent of Meridian (Mississippi) Public School District—a SWIFT partner—, shares about how educators and families in her community are collaborating to improve educational outcomes for all students. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2kBUeaJ

Barbara Buswell is PEAK Parent Center’s Executive Director. In this podcast, she shares her perspective as a parent and how she became an advocate for families of children with disabilities. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2ibqs8C

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

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

Dr. Elizabeth Kozleski is the chair of the Special Education department at the University of Kansas. In this podcast, Dr. Kozleski reflects on her thoughts and experiences related to culturally responsive teaching. Transcript available at: http://tinyurl.com/zg5gqxq

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

Debra Jennings, co-executive director of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, shares her insights on school-family partnerships to improve education for all students. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/295140p

Barb Trader is the executive director of TASH, an international leader in disability advocacy. In this podcast, she reflects on her past experiences and hopes for the future. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/283k1Zw

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

Dr. Wayne Sailor is a Professor at the University of Kansas and the director of the SWIFT Center. In part 2 of this podcast, he describes some of the obstacles associated with challenging the dominant paradigm and shares his vision for the future of education for all students. For transcript: http://bit.ly/1ZLzDeQ

Dr. Wayne Sailor is a Professor at the University of Kansas and the director of the SWIFT Center. In this podcast he shares his thoughts on inclusive education and how the SWIFT Center mission of equity based inclusion differs from traditional perceptions of disability and inclusion. For transcript: http://bit.ly/1q4phuh

Dr. Loui Lord Nelson is the author of the top selling book Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning. In this podcast she shares her thoughts about about variability, universal design for learning, and multi-tiered system of support. For transcript: http://bit.ly/1q4pePd

Dr. Andrea Mayfield from the Mississippi Department of Education shares about transformation taking place in 3 school districts to ensure all students can attend and be supported in their home area schools rather than in schools for special populations. For transcript: http://bit.ly/1S9aWTV

"Teaching the Teacher” tells the story of how one student taught his teacher some valuable lessons about the power of inclusive education. For transcript: http://bit.ly/1RBEDTd