Podcasts about exceptional student education

In this insightful episode from the 2025 International Day of Calm Summit, we feature Gabriel Hannans, a dedicated gentle parenting educator, Registered Behavior Technician, and advocate for respectful and effective parenting strategies. With a background in Exceptional Student Education from Daytona State College, Gabriel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.​In his presentation, “The Science of Self-Regulation,” Gabriel delves into the neuroscience behind our reactions to various stimuli and offers practical techniques to return to a state of calm. He emphasizes the importance of understanding child behavior, behavior modification, and skill acquisition, contributing to the broader conversation on modern parenting practices. His approach is rooted in teaching children to be well-rounded, respectful individuals through nonviolent and empathetic methods.​Gabriel's work extends beyond education; he is also the owner of The PhotoNinja, where he showcases his talents as a photographer and videographer. Through his social media platforms, including Instagram as @the_indomitable_blackman, he shares valuable insights on parenting and behavior, aiming to support parents in their journey.Connect with Gabriel Hannans:Instagram: @the_indomitable_blackman*******************************************************Are you ready to STOP YELLING AT YOUR CHILD in just 21 Days? Join my newest program at low introductory pricing... go to ⁠QUITYELLING.COM⁠1. Need more help? Let's grab some coffee or tea and talk. Go to TalkWithCelia.com and choose the time that works for you.2. Looking for a manual for parenting your child (now in English & Spanish)? It's finally here and you can grab your copy of my latest parenting & children's books today!3. Become a Member of my TRANQUILITY TRIBE and STOP YELLING Once & For All.4. Read my latest article to find out how to stop yelling... https://celiaArticle.com5. Looking to be part of a fun free and informative FB community (without all the bitching)?... join us in Pumped Up Parenting6. Love YouTube? Do you know there are lots of parenting videos, story time videos for you and your kids, as well as some great family workout videos? All on Pumped Up Parenting with Celia Kibler7. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok8. Join me on my newest platform PEANUT: Connecting women across fertility & motherhood9. Get my parenting worksheet and other resources at PumpedUpParenting.Etsy.com10. Join us on ⁠THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CALM⁠, watch the full replay on our YouTube Channel @DayofCalmTake the Pledge, Support our Mission of the Day of Calm Foundation to SOOTHE THE ANGER & RAGE AT THE HUMAN CORE as we work to end senseless violence against our kids.Support our school in Uganda, Share the Day, Attend a Calm Class or Parenting Class and feel great!

Feature Teacher Series: Chelsie Arrants on Kindergarten and Loving These Little Legends #ElementaryEducation Professional Biography Chelsie Arrants is a teacher at Blue Angels Elementary. She has taught kindergarten for the last three years and will be transitioning to inclusion for grades K-1 this coming school year. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education; she is endorsed in Reading and English for Speakers of other Languages. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and has two dogs and two cats. She currently lives in Pensacola, Florida but is originally from a very small town in Ohio. She enjoys spending time outdoors in nature, crafting of all kinds especially crocheting and sewing and going on adventures with her friends. Most evenings, you can find her snuggled up with her dogs watching cheesy horror movies or a true crime doc. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. Try it out! Check it out! And leave your questions and comments below. ----------------------------------------------- RESOURCES (Free)

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Broward College Professor, Robert Morris Jr., '95, '97. As a college Social Science professor, he delivers lectures and provides mentorship both within academia and through his non-profit, South Florida Village. Through this organization, he collaborates with community leaders to offer college readiness programs and mentoring support to students in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Committed to advancing social justice, he actively works to dismantle barriers that threaten democracy. Post-Colgate, he pursued further education, earning a Masters in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University and a Doctorate in Leadership and Education with a specialization in Exceptional Student Education from Barry University. During his time at Colgate, he made history by becoming the first African American elected as Student Government Association Vice-President, following a successful freshman year. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and African/Latin American Studies in 1995, and later obtained his Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary School Social Studies in 1997.

Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and how it differs from behavioral methods. Dr. Jennie Trocchio is an autism educator, speaker, Developmental Therapist, and Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Positive Development's mission is to “…help people with autism and other developmental differences build connections and shape their futures.” Positive Development follows the Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention (DRBI) model. Jennie is a Maryland native located in sunny South Florida. With a Bachelor's from University of Miami in Special Education and Creative Writing and a Master's in Exceptional Student Education and Reading, Jennie worked in special education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. During this time she developed a focus on autism and was introduced to DIR/Floortime approach. This model was put into practice at CasaBlanca Academy, a non-profit school for students with autism, where Jennie became the lead teacher, Director of Education and later the President of the Board of Directors. In 2013, Jennie graduated with a Ph.D. from Barry University in Special Education and Leadership with a focus in Autism. Her research included a collaboration with Dr. Rick Solomon, the Medical Director of the P.L.A.Y Project in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2014, Jennie left her role at the school, and is currently teaching the autism courses at Barry University and Lynn University. She is certified in DIR/Floortime, PLAY Project and Teaching PLAY. For more about Jennie's work: https://www.positivedevelopment.com/ https://www.drjennie.co/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

In this episode, I chat the importance of collaboration between administration and tech specialists with Stephanie Balster and Laura Depp. We also do some food trivia in this episode. This conversation was recorded at the TCCA conference in Aldine, Texas. Stephanie and Laura bring a great vibe to the show and each come to the table with a specific perspective. Can you beat Stephanie and Laura in food trivia? Find out for yourself. Buen provecho!   Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg   About Stephanie Stephanie Balster is an Innovation Leader for Castleberry Independent School District. She has been in education for the last nine years and has taught first - third grade. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education from the University of West Florida. Stephanie is bringing her expertise in education and technology to the forefront, helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms in meaningful and impactful ways. With a focus on engaging learners, building critical thinking skills, and fostering digital citizenship, Stephanie is dedicated to helping students thrive in the digital age.   Connect With Stephanie Stephanie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsBalster   About Laura Laura Depp serves as the Campus Academic Leader at Castleberry Elementary. She has been in education for seventeen years. Laura taught in all grades kindergarten through fourth grade prior to becoming a math coach which eventually led her to her current position. She is passionate about making learning come alive for all students through hands-on learning experiences and student discourse. Laura holds her national STEM certification, as well as, her Master's in Educational Administration.

Today we interview Dr. Mary Little, a Professor of Exceptional Student Education at the University of Central Florida and in expert in partnerships. Tune in to learn about her experience and her goal to improve K-12 student learning, especially within diverse, urban schools.Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

A Legacy of Education: Jillian Majzan & Stephanie Hall - Season 3, Episode 15As families gather for the holidays, we know there will be a wide variety of conversation topics. And, we know at least some families - where two or more generations are educators in Ohio's public schools - will be talking shop. In this special "A Legacy of Education" installment, we have a wide-ranging conversation with a mother-daughter educator duo about everything from the Senate Bill 5 fight to their worries about the future of the profession to their shared love for their students. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Education Matters guest:  Jillian Majzan, Middletown City SchoolsJillian Majzan is a middle school language arts teacher in the Middletown City school district but previously taught in Dayton Public Schools for four years. She is also a ONE Member Ambassador. Jillian has a bachelor's degree in Education from Bowling Green State University, a Master's Degree in Exceptional Student Education from Southeastern University, and is working on another Master's program with a focus on Educational Policy and Law. In her spare time, Jillian loves to read, spend time with her fur babies (Atticus, Pip, and Estella), shop, and go on mini adventures with her husband Andrew! She is a passionate advocate for public education and unions and feels lucky to be a part of one!   Stephanie Hall, Dayton Public SchoolsStephanie Hall is a Speech Language Pathologist in the Dayton Public School District. She has a bachelor's degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences and a master's degree in Speech Pathology from Ohio University. She is currently in her 32nd year of teaching and is looking forward to retiring in 2025! She loves spending time with her family, especially her daughter Jillian! She loves listening to Audible while walking her dog Ava and watching television with her cat Tootles Pan.  Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on November 17, 2022.

Intro Every child can succeed when provided individualized instruction and homeschooling is probably one of the best options a family has for providing this type of education for a unique learner. At SPED Homeschool you are invited, guided and empowered to help your child(ren) go beyond the walls of the homes and into the larger special education community. SPED Homeschool is built on diverse experiences, training, gifts, and enthusiasm for home education to equip parents to homeschool their exceptional child(ren). Top 3 Nuggets 1) SPED Homeschooling provides the resources, training, tools, and encouragement that empower families to home educate students with unique learning needs. 2) Every child deserves a quality education despite their learning differences and parents are the ones who can instill those values into their children. 3) The public school system unfortunately lacks the accommodations for most children which has opened the door for parents to homeschool and become part of an amazing community. Call To Action Visit https://spedhomeschool.com and go to the support page to find resources if you are: SPED Homeschool can be found on all social media platforms Email: office@spedhomeschool.com Phone: 832.934.4198 Fax: 801.838.0405 Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!   Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!   Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!  Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!   Bex Buzzie  The Homeschool Advantage Podcast  

Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections. Dr. Jennie Trocchio is an autism educator, speaker, Developmental Therapist, and Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Positive Development's mission is to “…help people with autism and other developmental differences build connections and shape their futures.” Positive Development follows the Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention (DRBI) model. Jennie is a Maryland native located in sunny South Florida. With a Bachelor's from University of Miami in Special Education and Creative Writing and a Master's in Exceptional Student Education and Reading, Jennie worked in special education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. During this time she developed a focus on autism and was introduced to DIR/Floortime approach. This model was put into practice at CasaBlanca Academy, a non-profit school for students with autism, where Jennie became the lead teacher, Director of Education and later the President of the Board of Directors. In 2013, Jennie graduated with a Ph.D. from Barry University in Special Education and Leadership with a focus in Autism. Her research included a collaboration with Dr. Rick Solomon, the Medical Director of the P.L.A.Y Project in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2014, Jennie left her role at the school, and is currently teaching the autism courses at Barry University and Lynn University. She is certified in DIR/Floortime, PLAY Project and Teaching PLAY. For more about Jennie's work: https://www.positivedevelopment.com/ https://www.drjennie.co/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

Experience Of The Great Awakening with Guest, Rae Moonwind, Psychic Medium, Intuitive Healer, Past Life Regression Practitioner, and Reiki Master Teacher. Insight with Blue Feather Show with Host, Rev. Janet M. Reynolds.WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com) & Going Solo Community (www.goingsolocommunity.com).Rev. Janet M. Reynolds is a Certified Spirit Medium and ordained minister with a private practice in Tampa, Florida. She specializes in practical channeled guidance from the spirit world, through private intuitive consultations and group séance gatherings. www.bluefeather.netA bit about Rae Moonwind...Rae is a Psychic Medium, Intuitive Healer, Past Life Regression Practitioner, and Reiki Master Teacher. She has a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Exceptional Student Education. Rae teaches workshops, that she has personally developed, on the Angelic Hierarchy, as well as on many other metaphysical topics. She received her training in Ascended Mastery work from Alberta McCreery of Farm Home Light Center in Illinois. Rae considers herself an angel advocate, as she channels the Masters as a collective, sharing their messages with those who attend her lectures and workshops, as well as with clients who come to her for healing sessions and readings. Rae works with adults, children and with animals. Her interests as a healer include supporting and empowering women, as well as helping all people to develop appropriate coping skills which will enable them to be successful in every area of their lives.During life coaching sessions, she uses techniques, including Past Life Regression, to help clients release subconscious behavior patterns. When old habits and patterns are released from their point of origin, the client is able to complete the healing process. This is very helpful for those who feel they are ready to move forward with their lives but are not sure how to because they have been feeling stuck. It is also useful for those who are wishing to stop repeating old patterns in relationships, diet, and work situations. These techniques are also helpful with healing trauma, health issues, allergies, or insomnia.

In this episode, Lisa Brent shares her background and pathway to becoming an educational entrepreneur. Lisa has spent 16 years teaching elementary education in various settings to diverse groups of students. In addition, she spent five years successfully teaching 4th grade gifted and high achieving students in an exciting, project based, rigorous, entrepreneurial, leadership, and S.T.E.A.M based program.Lisa earned a Master's of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Miami and has her Professional Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education and in Exceptional Student Education. Furthermore, she is Gifted and ESOL Endorsed. The E-Cubed website is https://www.elementaryentrepreneur.com/ and you can reach her at lbrent@elementaryentrepreneur.com For more information about the Edupreneur Academy, please check us out at https://edupreneuracademy.org/

Though Simone Knego has had a varied career, she began her professional life as a Certified Public Accountant in 1995 working in Tyler, Texas. Simone holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida. After she moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2000, Simone went back to school to become a teacher. Raising six kids, she was already managing her own classroom— she decided why not get paid for work that aligned with her own daily life? She worked as an Elementary and Exceptional Student Education teacher for three years, where she strove to create a safe and productive learning environment for all students. The job opened her eyes even further to the role schools can play in providing children with stability, especially those who may not experience the comfort of constancy at home. Jewish Federations focus on making the world a better place for all people, and through her volunteer work, she witnessed the difference that Jewish Federations can make locally and across the globe. Wanting to play a role in this important work, she became a board member of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation where she was the 2016 Doris Loevner Memorial Young Leadership Award winner and sits at their board. Simone also served as the 2018-2019 Co-Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America's National Young Leadership Cabinet.Simone's work with the Jewish Federation helped her realize that she had the ability to inspire others to dedicate time and resources to projects, both personal and charitable, that can make a difference in people's lives. Simone has shared this message with numerous audiences and, in doing so, has discovered her passion for public speaking. Simone's work with the Jewish Federation helped her realize that she had the ability to inspire others to dedicate time and resources to projects, both personal and charitable, that can make a difference in people's lives. Simone has shared this message with numerous audiences and, in doing so, has discovered her passion for public speaking. You can find Simone here: Website: https://simoneknego.com/LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-knego-7965701a3/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsimoneknego/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnOrdinaryYou/ You can find Mike here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee.with... Twitter: https://twitter.com/JavaChatPodcastJava Chat Website: https://javachatpodcast.com/ Make sure you subscribe and hit the bell for notifications! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffeewithmike/support

Simone has thoroughly enjoyed the trips down memory lane that have helped her source stories and bits of wisdom for her work. Though her kids may find her stories about their lives embarrassing, Simone thinks it all comes with the territory of honestly exploring motherhood, life, and a constantly-evolving career.Simone’s work with the Jewish Federation helped her realize that she had the ability to inspire others to dedicate time and resources to projects, both personal and charitable, that can make a difference in people’s lives.Though Simone Knego has had a varied career, she began her professional life as a Certified Public Accountant in 1995 working in Tyler, Texas. Simone holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida. After she moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2000, Simone went back to school to become a teacher. Raising six kids, she was already managing her own classroom— she decided why not get paid for work that aligned with her own daily life? She worked as an Elementary and Exceptional Student Education teacher for three years, where she strove to create a safe and productive learning environment for all students. The job opened her eyes even further to the role schools can play in providing children with stability, especially those who may not experience the comfort of constancy at home.You can contact Simone and follow her journey on her website: www.SimoneKnego.comFinal message from Chris: Your current circumstance does not define who you are. You are special, you are loved, you are a unique being with unlimited potential and now is the time to rise up to maximize your potential every day.You can connect with me at:Website: www.Chris-J-Baker.comEmail: Chris@Chris-J-Baker.comFacebook Group: Developing Tomorrow's LeadersLinkedIn: Chris BakerInstagram: Chris J BakerTo purchase my book 10 Steps 2 Freedom from Amazon click here.To purchase my book Organizational Culture and Leadership

Engaging students remotely is the massive teaching challenge of 2020. Today we talk about the strategies we’re using and what’s working best. Follow on Twitter: @flippingwithjoy @ideasforteacher @peter_santoro @jonHarper70bd Yessica Barreda is an Advanced Placement Psychology teacher in Miami, FL. She is certified in Social Sciences grades 6-12, Exceptional Student Education, and English as a Second Language. Yessica is an active volunteer with Boy Scouts of America and a sponsor of Psi Alpha – a psychology honor society. She is passionate about making learning equitable, engaging, and memorable. In her 10 Years as a teacher, Yessica has led Parent Academy workshops to give parents the tools necessary to support their child’s learning. Peter Santoro has been teaching high school mathematics for 12 years. In addition to two sections of Introductory Calculus, Peter also teaches one section of Geometry and two sections of Mathematics Research Honors. In addition, he is the coach of the Garden City High School Math Team (Mathletes). Joy McCourt teaches high school chemistry, physics, and mathematics in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she lives with her husband and two sons. Her interests include helping to moderate #flipclasschat every Monday on Twitter and training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Join Billy "BJ" Jones for a conversation with Dr. Robert Morris on Thursday, 11/12/20, from 5-6 p.m. EST. Join BJ and Dr. Morris for a discussion about mentoring, social justice, and minority male achievement.  Dr. Morris is founder and President of South Florida Village Inc., a non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of South Florida families by providing support, mentoring, educational direction, professional training, and social consulting services.  Dr. Morris serves on several local, state and national organizations including the National Association for the Advanced of Colored People (NAACP), Color of Change, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Florida Council for Social Studies, League of Women Voters of Broward County, National Council on Educating Black Children, Southern Historical Association and a host of others. Dr. Morris is college professor, eminent scholar, and community activist. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and African/Latin American Studies in 1995.  He remained at Colgate University to earn his Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary School Social Studies in 1997.   His Masters Thesis was entitled--Multicultural Schooling: An Agenda for Educating Black Students.   He also earned a Masters in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University, and Doctorate in Leadership and Education with a specialization in Exceptional Student Education from Barry University.  His dissertation was Special and General Education Teachers’ Preparation and Attitudes Toward Culturally Responsive Teaching of Black Students.   To reach BJ or Dr. Morris during the live podcast, call 347-539-5372 or email everydayfolkslisten@gmail.com. 

In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker sit down with Dr. Trey Vasquez.Dr. Vasquez serves as a Professor and also the Director of the Exceptional Student Education, Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute at the University of Central Florida. In this podcast, Dr. Vasquez will share practical tips to help increase executive function skills for students and also an overview of the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Are you a new teacher feeling overwhelmed by all of the rules and regulations surrounding Exceptional Student Education (ESE) for your students? Or are you a parent, trying to find out if you should vouch for a 504 or IEP Plan for your student? Or are you just someone wanting to gain knowledge about Speech and Language Pathology, and all it entails? This episode has something for everyone, with a special guest.In today's episode, Speech and Language Pathologist, Calonda Henry is going to educate us on speech and language disorders and identifying them. She also discusses the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP Plan, accommodations versus modifications, and what RTI is. Follow Calonda's Teletherapy Business, Broad Horizons Speech TherapyWebsiteInstagramFacebookCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Mr. Kosko discusses Rock Hill’s experience implementing Lindamood-Bell professional development for all Special Education teachers across an 18,000 student district. He describes the lessons learned during roll-out, and how the implementation is changing in response to state dyslexia legislation.

In this episode my guest is wonderful Corey L. Robertson whom I have met at Florida Institute of Technology ABA Program, where he was my co-instructor. From his website (make sure you visit it www.behaviorguy.com) "I worked as an Exceptional Student Education teacher with Orange County Public Schools for four years, teaching elementary and middle school students with varying exceptionalities including emotional difficulties, specific learning disabilities, and mild retardation. In 2002, I began working for Intervention Services, Inc. providing behavior analysis services to typically developed children exhibiting problem behaviors. This consisted of working with parents and teachers to develop and implement effective behavior plans in the settings in which these behaviors occurred. In 2003, I was certified as a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA). In 2004, I went to work for another agency, Interventions Unlimited, Inc., for the opportunity to work with children and young adults with autism and other developmental delays. A year later, an opportunity to work with one of my FIT professors and mentor led me to Quest, Inc, a company that provides various services to adults and children with disabilities. I worked for Quest from 2005-2009, providing supervision for three BCaBAs, and overseeing behavior plans and skill acquisition programs for four group homes, a vocational center, and clients receiving supported living services in the community. Currently, I am a lead co-instructor for Florida Tech's professional development program in ABA, and also provide supervision privately for those pursuing certification. In 2007, I became certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I am currently a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, The Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, and serve on the executive committee for the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis." In this episode Corey talks about Abolishing Operations! References: Corey's website: http://www.behaviorguy.com/Main.html ABA Technologies: https://abatechnologies.com/ FIT: https://www.fit.edu/ WE would love to hear your feedback about this episode! Let us know in comments, emails, regular mails (yes they still work ;) ), Facebook messages or any other way you want!

FORT WALTON BEACH — Formal charges of child abuse and child neglect have been brought against three Silver Sands employees who were arrested in January, according to a press release from the State Attorney for the First Judicial Court. The new charges, which are third degree felonies, replace a more serious charge of aggravated child abuse that was levied in January. They are in the same classification as the charges Kenwood ESE teacher Marlynn Stillions faced. She was convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison. The employees, Margaret Wolthers, an Exceptional Student Education teacher, and two aides, Diana Lacroix and Carolyn Madison, are accused of "unlawfully and willfully" abusing three young children between Sept. 1, 2018 and Nov. 18, 2018. The children are autistic, according to their original arrest reports.

Children with autistic characteristics need all the same things as children who do not have any autistic behaviors - love, respect, emotions, attachment and understanding of their wants and needs. We can all open our hearts to the differentness in our world and support one another through the fear and anxiety of parenting. As Dr. Darling says, "the child you get is the kind of parent you become". This podcast is about hope, courage and love. At the table with Dr. Sharon Darling from the Department of Exceptional Student Education at Florida Atlantic University.

On This Episode of Providing Choice:  A conversation with Lilian Salazar about Exceptional Student Education and the role charter schools play in helping students with special needs achieve. Ms. Salazar was a district director for Special Ed and is now the national director of special education and student support for a charter school support and education service provider that works with schools in Florida, Nevada, Utah, California and Washington, D.C. Learn More: FLDOE Student Policies and Procedures Link http://beess.fcim.org/sppDistrictDocSearch.aspx The U.S. Department of Education's guidance reminding charter schools of obligations toward students with disabilities: https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-guidance-civil-rights-students-disabilities   Providing Choice is a Florida Charter School Alliance podcast. Episodes highlight charter school leaders, educators, governing board members, stakeholders, prospective founders, students and parents, to provide a better understanding of the Charter School movement in Florida. The Florida Alliance is a non-profit charter school support and advocacy organization. Our mission is to increase student achievement and meet the demand for parental choice by assisting high quality public charter schools in Florida.   Visit our website at flcharteralliance.org

Abstract Addressing the needs of individual learners in online courses is commonly perceived as challenging for instructors. Design principles included in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework have the potential to optimize learning in all spaces for all people, based on scientific insights in how people learn. In this session, we will share principles from the UDL framework that promote flexible learning opportunities within online courses. Specifically, an instructor’s experience of integrating UDL principles into online courses will be presented, and an online tool called Universal Design Online Inspection Tool (UDOIT) will be showcased.PresentersMary E. Little, Ph.D.Professor and Program Coordinator Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences College of Education and Human Performance University of Central FloridaDr. Little is a Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Exceptional Student Education at UCF. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, both online and face-to-face, in subjects such as mathematics, assessment, instruction, action research, and program evaluation. In addition, Dr. Little implements the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to meet the diverse learning needs of students, and often presents in this area at state and national venues.Nancy Swenson, M.A.Instructional Designer Center for Distributed Learning University of Central FloridaNancy Swenson is an Instructional Designer at UCF's Center for Distributed Learning, assisting faculty in the design, development, and delivery of online courses. She has over 25 years of experience in the educational field and has taught online, mixed-mode, and face-to-face courses. Her online teaching and learning research interests include adult learning theory, accessibility of online education, and universal design for learning.Session Recordings and Supporting MaterialsRecording: Streamed Podcast Session:http://media.blubrry.com/faculty_seminars_in_online/p/cdl.ucf.edu/staticfiles/faculty_seminars/seminar14.mp3Podcast (faculty-seminars-in-online-teaching): Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | About Faculty SeminarsPresentation MaterialsPresentation Resources PowerPoint Presentation [PDF; 2MB] Universal Design for Learning Guidelines: This interactive graphic designed by the Maryland State Department of Education and Howard County Public Schools showcases the three main principles of UDL and offers strategies on how to apply them. Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST): This is the primary site for the Universal Design for Learning framework, and goes into detail about the UDL guidelines. UDL On Campus Universal Design in Higher Education: This page from CAST demonstrates how the UDL Framework applies to the higher education learning environment and provides additional resources. Ten Steps Toward Universal Design of Online Courses: This page provided by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers ten practical strategies to uphold the principles of universal design in online learning. Learn the Basics with Equal Access: This page from the University of Washington provides a video and publication about how college teachers can design courses to be more accessible to all students. UDL Toolkit: A state collection of UDL resources, including the UDL Curriculum Toolkit, guidelines, and policy foundations for UDL. Retrieved from University of Florida, Collaboration for Effective Educator, Development, Accountability, and Reform Center: Gainesville, FL. Universal Design for Learning: Recommendations for Teacher Preparation and Professional Development: This document sponsored by the CEEDAR Center features an innovation configuration (IC) matrix that can guide teacher educators in the development of appropriate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) content. What is UDOIT?: This page provides an overview of the Universal Design ...