Podcasts about school services

Looking for practical suggestions for beginning the school year well? Megan Randolph, TeachBeyond's Director of School Services, shares doable tips to prepare for the year logistically and spiritually. This is a great episode to share with your friends in education! “The rhythm of an academic year is necessary for the longevity of teachers.” “At the end of the first week of school, what do we want our students or our learners that are in our care to know? We want them to know that we care about them, we want them to know that we value excellence, and we want them to know that we're passionate about our work - the content and also the work of education.” “If you can do that bigger picture planning now at the start of the school year, I think that will save so much time and allow you freedom later on to pivot as you need.” “Plan, put effort into it, pray about it, approach it in a positive manner, and then just make the best with what you can and with what you have because, at the end of the day, actually how you approach the first day of school is really going to set the tone for your students.” Tips from past guests: Linda: Have a plan for classroom management Esther: Have students share a special item from home Anna: Give each student a fresh start and view them as children of God Jonathan: Keep the students the main focus over the lesson plan Lindsay: Welcome each student personally as they enter the room Tosca: Take time to reflect and remember that God is writing your story What's changing our lives: Keane: Sons back in school Heather: Watching the Olympics Megan: Packr app Weekly Spotlight: Belize Christian Academy We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 

Join us for a conversation with members of The International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP).  As the taskforce celebrates its 10th anniversary, we take this opportunity to hear the story behind its founding and its mission to protect children across the international schools community and beyond.    We'll explore how international schools have and continue to adopt and adapt safeguarding standards, overcoming cultural and operational challenges to ensure a safe learning environment for all students. Our guests and members of the taskforce share their own learnings, opportunities, and challenges of collaborating across multiple international schools and organizations. We will also learn about the  resources, services and professional development the taskforce provides to international school leaders and educators.   About Jane Larson   Jane Larsson has led the Council of International Schools (CIS) as Executive Director since her appointment in 2010. Over the past 25 years, Jane has led the international education community with a focus on the development of collaborative partnerships to enable and support educational exchange and the development of international and intercultural perspective.    Prior to her appointment at CIS, Jane was Direc­tor of International Partnerships with the Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where she led outreach to promote international educational exchange, establishing relationships with minis­tries of education, universities, internation­al schools and educational associations. She began her career in international education as the Director of Educational Staffing and Publications for International Schools Services (ISS) providing recruitment services and resources to international schools.    Jane lends her voice to key topics shaping the future of international education, those which enable school and university communities to provide socially responsible leadership as they continually develop their programs. She currently serves as Chair of the International Taskforce on Child Protection and on the Board of Directors of the International Commission Advancing Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA).   https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelarssoncis/   About Jane Foster-Sarre   Director, Safeguarding Works Ltd Area of expertise provided as part of the CIS Affiliated Consultant Network: Student Wellbeing: Protection, Safety, & Security including but not limited to School safeguarding audits Response to allegations of abuse and low level concerns Safe recruitment and safe working practice Policy development and review Investigations and risk assessments   Jane is an independent safeguarding consultant providing expert advice on safeguarding and child protection. She specialises in promoting safe organisational culture, safeguarding in the workplace, and managing allegations and low level concerns against adults working with children. Jane is a qualified teacher, who has also worked in schools as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safeguarding Governor across ages 4–18 years. She has also worked for statutory education and children's services departments in the UK.   Following the exposure of the criminal actions of William Vahey who abused more than 50 children when employed at an international school based in the UK, Jane was part of the statutory case panel convened to review the case and lessons learned and worked closely with the school to restore confidence in the community and reinforce the safeguarding structure.   Jane is an accredited safer recruitment specialist and has contributed to IICSA - the UK Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual abuse. She is also a co-author of the International Protocol for Managing Allegations of Child Abuse by Educators and other Adults and the Guidance on Managing Low Level Concerns.   Jane is currently Co–Chair of the International Taskforce for Child Protection (ITFCP) Recruitment Reporting & Regulations Group.   Jane is an experienced auditor of safeguarding practice and has worked with international schools across the UK and Europe, Asia and Africa, both promoting best practice and responding to serious incidents where schools and boards need support.   Jane has extensive experience of designing and delivering safeguarding training including delivering the CIS Foundation Workshop on Safer Recruitment and supporting the Deep Dives. As an independent advisor Jane has provided high-level safeguarding advice and training across the sectors including schools, universities, religious and sports organisations, charities, and private clients.    Jane is also a specialist advisor to the safeguarding boards of a UK Premier League football club, a private equity company providing residential care for children, and a faith organisation and is a member of the National Safeguarding Panels for both the Football Association and Sports Resolutions which offers advice to a range of sports In addition to her independent role Jane is also a consultant for Barnardos, a UK based Children's Charity. Jane is a regular speaker at events and is a well-known figure to many private, public and third sector organisations working with children, including state, independent and international schools.   About Dr. Christine Brown   Dr. Christine Brown is an international consultant specializing in advising educators on Program Design for Teaching and Learning, Child Protection, Social Emotional Learning initiatives, World Language and ELL programing, working with challenging student placements and managing parent expectations. From 2013 to 2023, Brown served as one of six Regional Education Officers (REOs) in the Office of Overseas Schools, United States Department of State. She covered the Western European Region and for several years also the South America region. Brown also served the DOS as one of 5 initial co-founders of the International Task Force on Child Protection.    As REO, she served on the Boards of ECIS, AAIE and AMISA. Prior to joining the Department of State in July 2013, she served as Deputy Director at the Carol Morgan School in the Dominican Republic. Brown served as an administrator in the Glastonbury, Connecticut Public Schools for 28 years, first as the Director of K-12 Foreign Languages and ELL, and for 8 years as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.   Brown has served as a president of state, regional and national language teacher organizations including the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages over her career. She chaired the American Language Standards Writing Task Force sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education as well as served as the consultant to the national Arabic and Korean language standards projects and as a consultant to the Startalk Language Project for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.    She served as a board member of the National Defense Education Language Program. Brown chairs the AERO World Languages Standards writing project for DOS. She has testified before the United States Congress on behalf of language education, and initiated and co-chaired the Year of Languages Campaign in the United States. In February 2019, she was awarded the Keith Miller Innovation Award from the Association for the Advancement of International Educators for her work in Child Protection around the world.    In March 2019 Brown received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award at Gwynedd Mercy University for her Doctoral Dissertation, The Effects of Early Foreign Language Study on English Reading Comprehension. In 2023, she received the NEASC Educator of the Year Award. In 2024, she received an AAIE Outstanding Educator Award and the ECIS Outstanding Educator of 2024 award.   About Keith Cincotta   Director of School Services andSenior Leadership Executive, International Schools Services   Keith has worked in the International Education sector for 25 years first as a School Counselor, later as a High School Principal and most recently as a Senior Leadership Executive and the Director of School Services at International Schools Services. As a school counselor in Allentown PA, Islamabad Pakistan and Dubai he worked with many survivors of abuse and was part of teams that responded to reports of abuse.    At ISS Keith is the representative to the International Task Force on Child Protection, is responsible for safeguarding initatives across ISS' managed schools and presents professional development and training sessions for educators.  Keith is a trained facilitator for Darkness to Light and has facilitated the program for school, church and community groups. Keith holds Master of Education degrees in both Counseling and Educational Leadership from Lehigh University.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cincotta-578b1a17/   About Debbie Downes   In August 2022, Debbie Downes joined The International Centre of Missing and Exploited Children as the Director of Global School Initiatives. In this role, she develops and provides child protection training, support, and resources to schools around the world. She has been supporting ICMEC's work as a regional trainer since July 2020.    Debbie has worked in international education for 18 years, first as an elementary teacher, then as school principal, and then as Accreditation and Child Protection Lead for Quality Schools International. She developed and revised handbooks, policies, and resources to support child protection efforts at a group of 36 international schools. She also supported schools with on-site and virtual professional development.    Debbie's background in child protection includes an MSW from the University of California at Berkeley and several years of experience working in the court unit of Children and Family Services in Contra Costa County, California. Debbie's overseas career began with 3 years as a health education volunteer with the Peace Corps in Kolda, Senegal. She has since lived with her husband, 2 children, and 2 rescue dogs in Thailand, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Slovenia, and her current location of Minsk, Belarus.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-downes-educator/    Resources   ICMEC EdPortal International Taskforce on Child Protection  Child Protection Resources and Information CIS Global Education Blog  Child Protection Workshop Online | Improving Safeguarding Practices in Schools   International Schools Services ITFCP Managing Allegations Protocol ITFCP Safer Recruitment Checklist Make the Call: Verifying References: An Essential Practice for International School Leaders  ITFCP Student Voice: Data, Guidance, and Resources  Social-Emotional Learning and Child Self-Protection Curriculum Standards & Benchmarks   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? 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We need to transition our industry from being about sickness, to being about wellness.Imagine a system that rewarded providers for keeping patients well; that reimbursed practices for patients with better metrics.That's the type of system dreamt of by this week's guest, Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux, Executive Director of Children's School Services team in Washington, D.C.Having come face to face with the structural issues plaguing healthcare, she chooses action: making fundamental differences for children and families in low-income neighborhoods by bringing healthcare to schools, shelters and in virtual checkups.From throwing community health fairs, to holding policy makers and stakeholders to account in finance-focused meetings, Dr. Boudreaux is creating tangible change, upholding a focus on diversity and inclusion, and incentivizing equitable access for everyone!Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @ericfethkemd and checkout my website at www.EricFethkeMD.com. My brand new book, The Privilege of Caring, is out now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6H6QN4

 I wanted to share a new concept I've been thinking about called the "nervous system budget." Basically, it's a way to visualize how different tasks and environments affect our nervous systems. I'll explain how we all have a limited amount of "nervous system cash" each day, and how certain things can cost more than others. I'll also give some ideas for how parents can help kids spend less and save more for the things that really matter. My hope is that framing it this way can help parents be more intentional about supporting their kids' regulation. Sensory Detectives Bootcamp Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book

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The Diocese of Camden's Office of Catholic Education recently welcomed its newest staff member, Sarah Kerins, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent for School Services. On this week's episode, host Marianela Nunez and co-host Michael Bress talk with Sarah about her journey through Catholic education as a teacher, principal, and most recently, Director of Enrollment and Marketing for the Diocese of Allentown as well as her own Catholic faith journey. The group also discusses Sarah's decision to join the Diocese of Camden, her hopes for the new role, and her thoughts on school safety, working with parents, and government programs. The conversation concludes by previewing Celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 28 through February 4.   Visit southjerseycatholicschool.org to learn more about Catholic schools in Diocese of Camden and follow South Jersey Catholic Schools on Facebook and Instagram to find out the exciting things happening during Celebrate Catholic Schools Week.   Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM domesticchurchmedia.org.https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic   Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic

Mental health diagnoses are still considered “taboo” among a large portion of the African American community, so many children and adults remain untreated for mental illnesses that hold people back from living their best lives! That's why in this episode we take a closer look at the benefits of mental health therapy and common reasons why the prospect of receiving a diagnosis causes some to shy away from prioritizing mental health therapy altogether.   We flow through this conversation with Dr. Andrea Boudreaux.   She is a committed healthcare executive, medical psychologist and currently serves as Executive Director for Children's School Services, a subsidiary of Children's National Hospital where she oversees 200 school-based clinics, addresses the needs, and improves health outcomes and access for 90,000 children across the District of Columbia.    Providing access to quality academic experiences is only one amazing part of helping children reach their full potential. Another essential component is helping children, and the communities that raise them, prioritize mental health. Poor mental health can make it extremely difficult to apply academic and life knowledge. Tune in and learn ways to help children reach their fullest potential, as well as tips for navigating health systems as a person of color.    Resources mentioned in this episode: Children's National Hospital https://childrensnational.org/  National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Home  The Association of Black Psychologists Inc.https://abpsi.org/    If you listen to this show on Apple Podcasts, please rate us and leave a review. Your positive rating and feedback help other people who care about closing America's education gap find the podcast.   Remember to subscribe to the show on your podcast app so that you get notified when new episodes are released!   To learn more about the Ed Gap Evolution Podcast or request marketing services visit: www.edgapevolution.com

Dr. Andrea Boudreaux, Chief Executive Officer of Children's School Services under Children's National Hospital, joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to speak about economic disparities in children's healthcare and how Dr. Boudreaux uses her services to address them.In this Episode·      An introduction to Dr. Andrea Boudreaux and her work in healthcare and mental health with people of color, in addition to that of children·      Addressing the socioeconomic conditions that drive health outcomes for residents of Washington, D.C., including unemployment, household income, and education, and the stark differences between them when accounting for race or ethnicity·      How poor socioeconomic factors impact the health of children of color, and what Dr. Boudreaux's firm does to reverse these effects ·      Measurements to determine how and if Children's School Services are making a positive impact on the health of children of color in the D.C. area·      How listeners and viewers can get involved with Children's School Services to bring about greater impacts in the D.C. area, or how they can be inspired to support local initiatives similar to CSS Resources·      Andrea Boudreaux·      Guest's website·      Dr. Vanessa Weaver·      Alignment Strategies·      The Health of African Americans in the District of ColumbiaFollow Us on Social MediaWorkin' It Out·      LinkedIn·      Facebook ·      Instagram·      Twitter Alignment Strategies·      LinkedIn·      Facebook·      Twitter Diversity and Inclusion Television·      LinkedIn·      Facebook 

In this podcast, we explore the innovative work of Children's School Services, a program overseen by Dr. Andrea Boudreaux that is changing the face of public health in the District of Columbia. By providing healthcare services to over 120,000 children through 200+ school-based health suites/clinics, Children's School Services is ensuring that students have access to high-quality healthcare services right in their schools. As part of the National Children's Hospital, Children's School Services is driving innovation in public health, by offering a wide range of other services that go beyond traditional healthcare. Join us as we explore the work of Children's School Services, and learn more about the ways that this innovative program is improving the health and well-being of DC's children. Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux is a healthcare executive and pediatric psychologist with a focus on improving health outcomes and access for children, particularly minorities. She has worked in senior leadership roles with national health systems and is currently the Executive Director of Children's School Services in Washington, DC. Dr. Boudreaux is board certified in healthcare management and is a champion of health equity and population health initiatives. She is also involved in various organizations and enjoys cycling, rowing, and community service activities.

It's Occupational Therapy month and we are celebrating by highlighting some of the ways you can get OT support for your children. Today we're talking about OT support through the public school system, specifically in the United States. This episode covers basic information about IEP services and 504 plans, how they differ and how to effectively create a support team that has your child's best interests in mind. Casey Waugh is a pediatric occupational therapist with 11 years of experience in outpatient, early intervention, and school settings. Casey's passion is to elevate parent confidence through education and advocacy.  Her social media channel OT Time with Casey was created in response to a desire to help fill gaps between professional knowledge and parent knowledge.  Casey has focused her effort on learning and training in the areas of feeding, sensory processing, and special education processes particularly in regard to ADHD and OT in schools. On a personal note, she is a mom of two active and sweet little boys, and the idea of a perfect date night with her hubs is a night on the couch watching The Office with their cats Frank and Beans. Links Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/69The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterflyWork with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsultCasey's instagramBook a free consult with CaseyFree download: how to start the conversation with your child's school about sensory needs in the classroom

Differentiate and explain the process of SRBI/MTSS special education and 504 disability accommodations to patients and families.Discuss the intersection of ecosystems and health equity issues in the delivery of these processes.Develop a realistic plan with families to navigate three common challenges: autism ADHD and learning disabilities.

In this week's episode, we welcome the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, Julie DeLucca-Collins, as she teaches us all about productivity in all phases of a business. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: What is a Chief Innovation Officer? How to prioritize tasks. Time blocking and how it helps you be more productive. Three distinct phases in business and the three different distinct programs for them. The opportunity cost of not delegating. Three tips to be successful in productivity. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show, Confident You which is featured on 360 Talk Radio, a global talk radio network. Julie is a Former C-Suite Executive, including being National Director of School Services at Huntington Learning Centers and Chief Innovation Officer at a leading New York-based education company. She is an advocate for women of Color and is passionate about Policy-Making, Higher Education, and entrepreneurship. For more information, or to get in touch with Scott, check out: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goconfidentlyjulie/ Website: https://www.goconfidentlycoaching.com/ YOUR HOST Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and online coaching firm Salisi Academy. Since 1997, Simon has helped Senior Executives achieve Life Transformation by finding their ideal job and consulting with leading enterprise software and cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams. Get to know more about Simon at: Podcast: https://theconferenceroompodcast.com Website: https://simonlader.com/ Blog: blog.salisi.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dd0obQSM8cYRV0HCxiuF0

This episode is your cheat sheet for the first few weeks of school, to help your kids start the year strong and set them up for success all year long.   On this episode of Young & Healthy, Carissa Lloyd and Kenny Haber, former special-ed teachers, and school liaisons in our Center for School Services, have all the tips to help students – and their families! - get ready to navigate the school year. They discuss setting schedules for in-person and virtual learning, setting healthy academic goals, studying tips, and preparing for state tests. We also discuss IHPs, 504 Accommodation Plans, and IEPs – the plans that help every child learn in an environment that supports their individual needs. If you have a child starting a new school year, this episode is for you!  To learn more about the Center for School Services, visit here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/resources/services/school-services   For additional resources, please read: Tips for Communicating with Your Child's School

What is a Personal Interest Project (PIP) and how might it benefit students' creativity? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood speak with Dr. Elizabeth Radday, an educator who's been working in education for over 12 years. Currently working in Skills21 and School Services for EdAdvance, Elizabeth is passionate about student-driven personal projects, like Capstone, and loves to see what students can do when they are given the space to explore their interests. The Capstone curriculum and Personal Interest Project (PIP) curriculum she wrote are now being used by thousands of students in Connecticut each year.  Tune in to learn about this fascinating high school program that's built on students identifying and furthering their creativity and interests while at school. Liz provides inspiring examples of Personal Interest Projects and describes how schools and educators can creatively implement them into students' curriculums. Plus, Liz breaks down the most successful format of PIPs and Capstones, what types of educators can best facilitate a Capstone course, her recommendations on rubrics, stimulating motivation in struggling students, and much more.   Liz's Tips for Teachers and Parents: Give kids voice and choice. They need to feel control over the process. Find the time to work on Personal Interest Projects. Start small if you need to. Do your own PIP or Capstone project alongside your students and share your experience (and mistakes) with them. Also, it's important that you choose something unrelated to school.   Resources Mentioned: Skills21 Personal Interest Projects   Skills21 Capstone   Portrait of a Graduate Listen to the episode with Heather Lyon Listen to the episode with Dr. Sally Reis Listen to the episode with Jonathan Plucker Listen to the episode with KC Lathrop   Eager to bring more creativity into your home or classroom? Access a variety of creativity resources and tools & listen to more episodes of The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast by visiting our website,  www.CreativityandEducation.com. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter! Have a question? Email Dr. Burnett and Dr. Worwood at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com! You can also find The Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and PodBean! Make sure to rate, review, and share the podcast if you enjoy it!   About Elizabeth Radday: Dr. Elizabeth Radday has been working in education for over twenty years. She first started teaching as a teenager doing arts and crafts at sleepaway camp. After college, she spent sixteen years in the middle and high school classrooms teaching STEM subjects and working with students with learning disabilities. She now works for EdAdvance in Connecticut for Skills21 and School Services. She is passionate about student driven personal projects like Capstone and loves to see what students can do when they are given the space to explore their interests. The Capstone curriculum and Personal Interest Project curriculum she wrote is now being used by thousands of students in Connecticut each year. Connect with Elizabeth Radday on LinkedIn Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Twitter Twitter - https://twitter.com/ecskills21 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ecskills21

With so much turnover in school business in the last two years, there have never been more opportunities to promote into a new position. Our guests give their advice on fine-tuning your resume, preparing for interviews, and taking advantage of CASBO training so you will be ready for that next job and stand out in the hiring process.Guests:Aaron Heinz, Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services, Colusa County Office of Education Matt Phillips, CPA, Director of Management Consulting Services, School Services of CaliforniaTracy Petrillo, Ed.D., CAE – Chief Learning Officer, CASBOAdditional Resources:Leadership & How to Get a Promotion - Presentation

Have you heard about the new Enterprise Exceptional Family Member Program? LTG Evans joins us to share the program details and Army's Quality of Life initiatives updates. Learn about Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs; Child, Youth and School Services; and the new Enterprise Exceptional Family Member Program, which automates the historic EFMP system for families. For more information check out the resource section below.   Recommendations for future topics are welcome via email at podcast@ausa.org.    Guest: LTG Jason Evans, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 Installations   Hosts:  Holly Dailey, AUSA's Director for Family Readiness SMA (Ret) Daniel Dailey, AUSA's Vice President for NCO and Soldier Programs     Resources:    G-9 Installations Web: https://dcsg9.army.mil     Social Media Handles: Twitter: @dcs_g9 Twitter: @USArmyHousing Facebook: @USArmyHousing Facebook: @soldierandfamilyreadiness    

School administrators around the world have been leading in the face of adversity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest, Jennifer Gaviola, is the Deputy Superintendent of a diverse school district with substantial numbers of low-income students; she is uniquely qualified to describe the challenge of providing public education during school closures. Jennifer's strong background in literacy and language education is formidable. She got her start in working in education at Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers and School Services departments. She went on to work in public schools as an educator, and SELPA director before accepting her current position.

In this episode, I'm joined by early childhood special educator and my dear friend, Jenn Lauriat, to hear more about “turning three” and transitioning to special education preschool services.  Jenn is a wealth of knowledge about preschool, as she's worked in special education at this level for many years, across a variety of settings, and even in different states!  She spent quite a few years as an administrator for a special education preschool, so she really knows the ins and outs of transitioning from early intervention to public school special education.  In this episode, you'll hear about:Referral from early intervention to public school special educationReferral meetingsChild outcome summaries (or COS)Evaluation for special educationEligibility meetingsSocial/emotional supports for both children and families/caregiversLinks:  Child Outcome Summary (COS) OverviewCOS ratings explanationsMassachusetts-specific COS informationMassachusetts information on transition from Early Intervention to public school

This segment is entitled, “Making It Count:  The Role of SELPA in Special Education Finance,” and it features three extremely talented special education finance experts.  Eddie Davidson, Director of Fiscal Student Services for the Fresno County SELPA.  Eddie has served for 25 years in Education Finance, 13 years in local school district finance and 12 years in the SELPA of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.   Fresno County SELPA consists of 31 LEAs serving over 8,600 students with disabilities, and their Charter SELPA has 15 LEAs with nearly 900 additional students with disabilities.  Dr. Robert McEntire, Director of Management Consulting Services for School Services of California. Robert is sought after as a presenter for many organizations including CASBO, USC's School of Business, and CSBA. Prior to joining School Services, Robert served as an assistant superintendent and Chief Business Official in medium and large school districts in Southern California, and was a Chief Financial Officer in the corporate sector. He supports and advises school districts, county offices of education, and community colleges.Anjanette Pelletier, Associate Superintendent of Special Education and SELPA for San Mateo County.  Anjanette spent the first 10 of her 25 years in education as a school psychologist, later working in program specialist and director positions. She's been the leader of San Mateo's SELPA for ten years.  Anjanette provides exemplary leadership to our state association as the both the Chair of the Coalition for Adequate Funding for Special Education and the Co-Chair of the State SELPA Finance Committee. Of possible interest:·       Fresno County SELPA's Model SELPA Finance Website.  The site includes information about funding sources, allocations, uses of funds, reporting, and providing an FAQ sheet.  He has even built a library of instructional videos on SELPA finance for his SELPA's member LEA business officials and has made all available to the public.  We are so grateful for what he has put together and is willing to share.·       Overview of Special Education in California, produced by the California Legislative Analyst's Office in November 2019, provides comprehensive information about the state of special education finance in California. What is Special Education? Who Receives Special Education? How is Special Education Organized? How is Special Education Funded?·  California's Special Education Funding System Creates Challenges and Opportunities for District and Charter Schools, Bellwether Educational Partners, May 2019 Visit the SELPA Administrators of California at www.selpa.info and check out our finance pages.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SELPAStrong   

The Naked Parent Podcast   Parents with special needs children are overwhelmed, The Naked Parent Podcast assists parents while they build the life and family of their dreams.   Everyday, you can join Chad Ratliffe, father of 7 and 2 with special needs as he interviews parents and professionals in an effort to deliver what it's like to raise special needs children. They don't shy away from tough subjects. You will hear the good, the bad and the ugly in order for parents to make the adjustments necessary to live the life they always dreamed of.   If raising a special needs child isn't what you signed up for, you're struggling and overwhelmed with what it takes to raise a special needs child or you are looking for community and other parents who can understand where you are coming from, then, join Naked Parent Nation because this show is for you!   Naked Parent Nation is an international community of parents with special needs children who believe that raising a child with unique needs doesn't have to hold a family back from living a life beyond their wildest dreams. We just have to implement tips, tricks, plan ahead, raise our emotional intelligence & do it together.   In today's show, you will meet Monica, a mother to a 22 years old nonverbal autistic young man. Her journey has been wild but very rewarding as she put it. As a teenage single mother, she decided to become a social worker for the largest CPS department in the country.   "To Infinity and Beyond" (Jacob is simply obsessed with Toy story and I feel like your goals are all attainable to infinity and beyond.)

Join us for Episode 1 of SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast.  Our podcast is all about celebrating neurodiversity, empowering parents and carers, strengthening our children's super powers and acknowledging the heroic efforts of neurodiverse families across the country.  In this episode, which was recorded over summer 2021, we hear from Janine Drew, Senior Partnership Manager for Witherslack Group and Mike Hussey, Director of School Services for the ADHD Foundation.  During the session we discuss topics such as positive and negative experiences with school, policies, EHCPs, communication and homework. 

In a normal year, and even with good relations, negotiating sessions with our labor partners can be challenging. Then the pandemic came along and we've been negotiating ever since. In this episode, we talk with two seasoned negotiators about their experience in the last year, what issues are on the horizon as we reopen schools, and how to make the best use of state and federal funding over the next school year.Guests:Matt Phillips, Director, Management Consulting Services, School Services of CaliforniaWilliam Diedrich, Partner, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo,

Join us for our latest episode in the Supporting Leaders in Education Talking it Through podcast. In this episode we are joined by Chris Williams, Regional Director for Witherslack Group and Mike Hussey, Director of School Services for the ADHD Foundation who will be chatting about February's topic, Developing a Citizenship and Leadership Curriculum.  

In this episode, Cherina will talk finding the best fit school for your child. By the end, you will know what questions to ask and how to find the school that fits you child’s learning learning style.     Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at: www.Iheartspeechtherapy.com/shop   Find a local Speech Therapist https://www.asha.org/stuttering/   Socials Join our Facebook group for weekly tips and tools: Cherina Williams Instagram @IveGotThisKid_Podcast @CherinaWilliamSLP Twitter CherinaWilliam1   LinkedIn Cherina Williams   Youtube Cherina Williams CCC SLP        

The cost to deliver a high quality education for students with disabilities is far higher than the funding provided by the state and federal government. School districts must navigate a complex funding system that is inadequate and inequitable and cover the shortfall. In this episode, we'll talk about how the funding system was designed, what the cost pressures are, and where the funding model is headed.Guests:Brianna Garcia, Vice President, School Services of CaliforniaMichelle McKay Underwood, Vice President, School Services of California

In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Kim Selders, school psychologist by trade and autism assessment and training specialist at the Thompson Center, discusses navigating the school evaluation process. She provides answers to some common misconceptions about accessing school services and advice for meaningful family engagement in the process.

Welcome to the 31st episode of Amplify Clearwater Show, powered by 13th Ave Media! We are very excited to take you on a journey to learn more about all of the incredible businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders. In this episode, we are featuring Terry Allen Jones, Executive Director for the Clearwater Neighborhood Family Center! Terry Allen Jones was born in Sacramento, CA, and traveled extensively as an Air Force Dependent. He holds a B.A. degree in Theatre with a minor in Business Management. He is a certified trainer in Conflict Resolution, Listening Projects, Parent Education, Drug & Alcohol Prevention initiatives and is used nationwide as a trainer infusing the performing arts as a mechanism to teach and retain information. He also is an international seminar leader and has trained youth, law enforcement, educators and businesses on a wide variety of subjects including youth/adult partnerships, classroom management, crime prevention, community organizing, dealing with difficult people, coaching and team building skills and public speaking throughout the Caribbean, Canada and Brazil. Terry was a Marketing Executive for the Xerox Corporation but left to pursue his real loves in life – Acting and Youth Development. Terry has given over 9,000 presentations/workshops to schools, churches, businesses, communities and conferences. He has written several screenplays about violence, directed and produced several youth groups who created and performed skits, pantomimes and music videos. He has presented his workshop, “Are You Programming AND Skillgramming” and an Eye For An Eye Park and Recreation Departments Nationwide. He has trained Florida Park & Recreation Center Directors in Conflict Resolution and infusing soft skills into recreation programming. Terry is an Education Consultant, Prevention Specialist and is/was a member of the following boards: *FL State Parks & Recreation *Prevent! Of Brevard *Senior Volunteer Program *SAG *Palm Beach County Partnership *SADD *The Florida Prevention Association *MADD *March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation *The Cocoa Village Playhouse *The Florida Film Investment Corporation *The Florida Motion Picture & TV Association Terry served as primary advisor for the Army Reserve on matters relating to Children, Youth and School Services including child care information, referrals, school support services, parent initiatives and youth development opportunities. Terry is presently the Executive Director for the Clearwater Neighborhood Family Center. In his three years he has implemented several new youth programs; Rising Above! TV, The Rising Above! Leadership Conference, JumpStart Your Life! and the Red Ribbon initiative. The youth at the center have created and performed in several videos dealing with education, the Pandemic and Mental Illness. He calls this organization “home”. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/13th-ave-media/support

About Speaker: Dr. Komala Krishna having 33 years of diversified experience in establishing and administrating schools, associated with universal scouts and guides as commissioner for Andhra and Telangana and got appreciation from president of India and Drona Award. She has been conferred with a national award, south Indian women achiever's award, gurubrahma award. RADHA Krishna saman award, APJ Abdul Kalam Excellence award and excellency in education award from UAE and China serving through education to nation is her passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/future-school-leaders/message

Leilani Aguinaldo of School Services explains new federal Covid aid for K-12; Teacher Stories website founder Ken Futernick tells how to express gratitude to teachers.

The latest state budget outlook. Fiscal implications for schools. Safely reopening campuses. Tips for successful negotiations. These topics and more were on the table when school business leaders and state fiscal experts gathered remotely the week before Thanksgiving for CASBO's CBO Symposium. We can't possibly convey all the insights and information packed into those two days. But in this episode we do bring you highlights, key takeaways and a flavor for this year’s event.The Symposium coincided with release of the State Legislative Analyst Office's latest Budget Fiscal Outlook, which projects a dramatic rebound in overall state revenues in the current budget year, and a $13.7 billion increase in funds available to schools and community colleges. That's cause for much optimism, though budget experts recommend a healthy amount of caution as well, since the outlook in future years remains cloudy with potential deficits. Hear highlights as Symposium presenters including Edgar Cabral, Deputy for K-12 Education at the Legislative Analyst's Office, Michael Fine, CEO of FCMAT, Sara Bachez, CASBO Chief Governmental Relations Officer, Kevin Gordon, President of Capitol Advisors, John Gray, President of School Services of California, and nationally regarded economist Robert Kleinhenz shed light on key economic indicators, budget projections, payment deferrals, other vital aspects of the state budget deal -- and they explore how school districts might approach planning.We also listen in as CBOs and other school business leaders share how their different districts are navigating the pandemic and related fiscal challenges. For even more information on safely reopening schools, also check out this recent webinar hosted by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, COVID-19 Updates and Public Schools: A Conversation with State Public Health Leaders.ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALSCASBO is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. Be sure to visit CASBO.org for the latest budget news and more information about the many valuable professional development programs, including the new CASBO Work Wise Webinar Series. Follow on Twitter at @CASBOYour series guide Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Follow on Twitter at @pjr100. Contact us at edfundingca@gmail.com

Speakers:Heather Frick, Bureau of Local Government and School Services, Michigan Department of TreasuryPenny Burger, Grants and Financial Management Section Manager, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Michigan State PoliceEric Bussis, Chief Economist and Director of the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis, Michigan Department of TreasuryKyle Jen, Chief Deputy Director, Michigan State Budget Office This webinar covers updates on FEMA, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) programs, and the State of Michigan budget.

HOUR 3 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25:  Damon Owens tackles the issue of Race and Catholicism head on, Dr Jim Schroeder discusses conflicts and differences in relationships, and Kim Morgan discusses different services schools can provide mainstream and special needs students during the pandemic All show notes at TACKLING RACE AS A CATHOLIC/RELATIONSHIP CONFLICTS/SCHOOL SERVICES - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

HOUR 2 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: Kim Morgan discusses different services schools can provide mainstream and special needs students during the pandemic, Keaton Douglas talks about what families can do for addicts, Msgr James Shea talks college and religious liberty, and Danielle Bean helps women connect with each other. All show notes at SCHOOL SERVICES/FAMILIES OF ADDICTS/RELIGIOUS LIBERTY/CONNECTING WOMEN - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW joins Dr. Carla Marie Manly to continue the discussion about How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK with It.  https://www.familius.com/book/how-to-raise-perfectly-imperfect-kids-and-be-ok-with-it/ Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW, is the founder and owner of New Beginnings Counseling Service PC, located around the North Shore of Boston. She has a 25-year history working in the mental health field as a skilled clinical psychotherapist and business owner specializing in individuals, couples, group, and family therapy. Debra has also been the Director of School Services for NBCS for more than 20 years, and she has customized and implemented school-based counseling services for several schools, pre-K through 12th grade. Her caseload includes a wide variety of patients cultivating their communication skills, learning coping skills, problem-solving, and improving the quality of their relationships, as well as traveling through self-exploration. Debra has an eclectic approach to tackling a wide variety of issues that range from depression and anxiety to self-management, self-esteem, and learning differences. Her experience includes clinical therapy, psycho-education, public speaking, creating curriculum, business management/business operations, and clinical supervision. She received her counseling degree from Simmons College, School of Social Work. She lives north of Boston with her husband and three sons. ABOUT THE BOOK Helicopter parent, tiger parent . . . lawnmower parent?  Generation Z has a reputation of entitlement, but this attitude is often fostered by parents who mow down every obstacle in their child's path, never letting them fail. In How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be OK with It, humorist Lisa Sugarman takes her humanistic approach to parenting Gen Z kids and tells it like it is. Sugarman and Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW, remind parents that it's okay (and beneficial) for children to confront obstacles, it's okay if your children are not perfect, and it's okay to say "No." The goal is not to raise perfect children; the goal is to raise kind, responsible adults, and it's a process. How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids reminds the reader that mistakes and problems lead to lessons. Fixating on raising the smartest, fastest, most successful child will never result in a happy child (or a happy parent). With healthy doses of humor and reality, this book reminds us that our kids were never meant to be perfect, and perfectly imperfect kids can become wonderful, well-rounded adults if we just allow them to grow.  

The new state budget agreement will include up to $11.1 billion in K-12 payment "deferrals." But what exactly are deferrals? How do they help the state balance its budget? And what are the implications for local school districts?In this special “explainer” episode, guest Matt Phillips, director of management consulting services at School Services of California, is back to describe everything you need to know about this highly significant but seldom understood fiscal mechanism. Matt provides clear examples that will help finance-minded and non-finance-minded folks alike gain a solid grasp of the ins and outs of payment deferrals, including how they differ from budget cuts. Deferrals, Matt says, are the "lesser of two evils," but they pose their own significant complications for school districts.Given the pending adoption of a new California State Budget, this is an episode you won’t want to postpone listening to.In this episode, you'll learn:What is a payment deferral?How do deferrals help the state to balance its budget? Are deferrals similar to budget cuts?What are the implications of deferrals for school districts?Why do school districts need to pay such close attention to their "cash positions"?What options do school districts have to mitigate the impact of deferrals?Latest state budget information:CASBO Newsbreak: "Governor Newsom and Legislature Reach Budget Agreement""In California budget deal, no cuts for K-12 but billions in pate payments to schools" by John Fensterwald in EdSource, June 23, 2020About Our GuestMatt Phillips, CPA, serves as Director of Management Consulting Services at School Services. In this role, he provides support to school districts for fiscal-related matters including budget reviews, salary schedule analyses, organizational reviews, and negotiations. He also presents workshops across the state on a variety of topics including the Local Control and Accountability Plan, collective bargaining, district budgeting, and auditing. His background as a Certified Public Accountant, experience working in a school district, and completion of the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team Chief Business Official (CBO) Mentor Program that resulted in the CASBO CBO certificate provide the foundation for these areas. Matt graduated from California State University, Chico, with a degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting.About CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. Follow at @CASBO and @CASBOGRAbout your series guide Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Contact him at edfundingca@gmail.com. We value your feedback! Follow him at @pjr100

SHOW NOTES: Because of my experience teaching abroad, I’ve been approached by many people interested in tips for navigating the international school market. There are many recruitment agencies and resources out there so I’ve developed a series of themed episodes called The Aspiring EDpat Toolkit. Through conversations with EDperts, experts who provide details and resources about education abroad, these episodes are where you want a pen and paper handy because there is a lot of useful information shared. This week’s episode is with International School Services (ISS) a nonprofit organization well known in the international school market. I spoke with Laura Light, the director of global recruitment, Dana Specker Watts, the director of research development, and Joanna Lombartni, a recent employee at ISS, to discuss the benefits that ISS offers to assist with searching for opportunities within educational occupations abroad. They also shared a bit about their personal experiences within teaching abroad. Without further delay, please enjoy my conversation. RESOURCES: https://www.iss.edu SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: @ISScommunity (A)Broad in Education is produced by Tiffany Lachelle Smith, Music by Reallionaire Jream. You can access Lady Justice on his Post Cards Album on Sound Cloud. Royalty Free Music from Bensound Want to continue this conversation with other EDpats? Search (A)Broad in Education on Facebook and join us in the EDpat Lounge.

Lauren sits down with Dr. Charles Barrett, Ph.D., NCSP - School Psychologist, Musician, Teacher, and Writer - to discuss ways to access school services for children within a public school system while giving parents the support necessary for academic success.

In this episode we explore early financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on California schools: What should we know, what should we be planning for, and what might the road ahead look like? There are both some optimistic and sobering stops along the way.Guest Matt Phillips, Director of Management Consulting Services at the statewide firm School Services of California joins us. Matt discusses how the state and local districts have prepared for a pending economic crisis, plus we consider Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest announcement on April 2 that everything is back “on the table” for the 2020-2021 state budget. We also check in with CASBO’s CEO and Executive Director Molly McGee Hewitt, who describes the new labor-management framework just agreed to by all the major statewide education organizations. Molly also shares how school districts around the state are stepping up to meet the needs of their students and communities, and what concerns her most going forward. ResourcesJust released: "Update on State and District Reserves" from the State Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO)Updated guidance on the California Department of Education Website About Matt PhillipsMatt Phillips, CPA, provides support to school districts for fiscal-related matters including budget reviews, salary schedule analyses, organizational reviews, and negotiations. He also presents workshops across the state on a variety of topics including the Local Control and Accountability Plan, collective bargaining, district budgeting, and auditing. His background as a Certified Public Accountant, experience working in a school district, and completion of the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team Chief Business Official (CBO) Mentor Program that resulted in the CASBO CBO certificate provide the foundation for these areas. Matt graduated from California State University, Chico, with a degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting.About Molly McGee HewittFor more than a decade, Molly has served as CASBO's CEO & Executive Director. She began her career as a public information officer and public relations professional for several unified school districts and non-profit organizations. She has served as a classroom teacher, site and district administrator, and school board member; and she's worked with school districts, county offices of education and educational organizations in North, South and Central America. At CASBO, Molly oversees all leadership, membership, advocacy, professional development and business efforts. About CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. CASBO is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in all aspects of school business. About your series guide Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Contact him at EdfundingCA@gmail.com

How can it be that many California school districts are staring into the face of painful budget cuts, even as overall school funding has increased in recent years? Why isn’t more funding available in many districts for priorities such as hiring additional counselors, teachers and staff and adding programs for students? It’s an unusual situation one researcher called, “The Silent Recession” – and it’s the subject of this episode's adventure. Special guest John Gray, president and CEO of School Service of California, helps us explore why some districts are struggling just to keep up with their costs -- let alone build up investments in programs and staff that would ensure all their students have full access to opportunities and success. John describes how and why rising operational and health care costs, underfunded state pension programs, declining enrollment, and increased special education obligations – plus lower than needed proposed annual cost of living adjustments – are putting so much pressure on local district budgets.Note: We recorded this interview prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created a devastating public health crisis and economic crisis.Because salaries and benefits make up the majority of school districts' expenses, and those salaries and benefits are “collectively bargained” by labor unions and districts, John also explains the bargaining process – in particular, what happens when the two sides are initially unable to reach an agreement. John often serves as what’s called a “fact finder” in those situations where an impasse has been declared. ResourcesSilent Recession: Why California School Districts Are Underwater Despite Increases in Funding, by WestEdThe Big Squeeze: How Unfunded Pension Costs Threaten Education Equity, by Pivot LearningExplainer: Schools and Pension Costs in California – video from EdSource Special Education Costs Flood School Budgets, by Ed100.org About John GrayJohn contributes tremendous practical experience to the management consulting team at School Services of California (SSC) and serves SSC’s clients by conducting fiscal health analyses, providing collective bargaining assistance, preparing multiyear financial projections, performing school district efficiency studies, conducting internal control reviews, conducting district office organization reviews, and directing executive search services. John is a regular speaker at CASBO, ACSA and CSBA events and conferences. He is an instructor at the USC Rossier School Business Management Certificate program, the CSBA Masters in Governance program, and the CASBO Chief Business Official Certification courses. He also served as Chairman of the Board for EdSource. Prior to joining SSC, John served as the Director of Fiscal Services for the Fresno USD. He received his Bachelor of Science degree.About CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. CASBO is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in all aspects of school business. About your series guide Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Contact him at EdfundingCA@gmail.com

We see the yellow buses all around town driving our students here and there, but for those who may not have much information about the transportation industry, tell us a little bit about who Durham is. I know that Durham is more than yellow school buses. What other services does Durham provide? Tell us about Durham’s #1 goal, which I am sure aligns with our #1 goal in Brenham ISD. Is Durham School Services hiring? What kind of benefits do you offer?

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Debra Fox Gansenberg. Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW is the founder and owner of New Beginnings Counseling Service P.C. located around the North Shore of Boston. She has a 25-year history working in the mental health field as a skilled clinical psychotherapist and business owner specializing in individuals, couples, group, and family therapy. Debra has also been the Director of School Services for NBCS for 20+ years and she has customized and implemented school-based counseling services for several schools, Pre-K through 12th grade. She received her counseling degree from Simmons College School of Social Work. She lives north of Boston with her husband and three sons. In addition, she recently released the book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It with Lisa Sugarman. Debra shares her insight on what the biggest struggles of today's parents are and ways to reduce anxiety & stress in our children MORE FROM DEBRA: Debra’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg (Book) | Follow Debra on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When students age out of school services and transition to adult services gaps often emerge. Many of these gaps have simple solutions. What are the gaps and how do we bridge them?   About the Guest: Sonni Charness is the founder of Guidelight Group. She and her team specialize in helping California teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families plan for and live their their best lives. Sonni has over ten years of professional experience supporting teens and adults with disabilities in their communities, and a Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in transition and employment outcomes for youth with moderate to severe disabilities. Her work on transition-to-adulthood and employment has been published in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation and in Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. (Sonni also serves on the Board of Directors for the California chapter of APSE, a national organization whose mission is to promote access for all people with disabilities to have competitive employment in an inclusive workforce.) You can learn more about Sonni, her team and their work at GuidelightGroup.org.   ***Follow our journey on instagram @journey2lomah*** Links Mentioned: Google Person Centered Thinking Training to search for opportunities in your area Helen Sanderson Associates - Person Centered Planning Tools The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices  Google Micheal Smull Related Episodes: #94 - Disability Employment: Is it Really Possible for All? #92 - Preparing Students with Disabilities for Specialized College Programs Transition Planning Series Episodes 86 - 98

We have a special guest today!! Our friend and yours, Kenzie Black, is joining us to recap another year working in School Services therapy. Good News: we didn't die. Bad News: you'll have to listen to find out. We talk transitions, philosophical thoughts, and how much we love each other. Duh.

On this show we will discuss some special education law, programs that are available, and the success and struggles associated with programming for exceptionalities. As a guest we will have on Leeann Brown, special education teacher with more than 25 years of experience and Director of School Services at TOTAL Programs.

The Area 4 Child Youth and School Services took part in spotlighting the youngest members of the military community with a science exhibition.

Children with ADHD or learning disabilities may benefit from accommodations or special education services at school. Educational attorney and advocate Susan Yellin, Esq., explains how parents can request an IEP or 504 Plan.

Unidentified speech issues in students cam have a profound impact on their literacy and ability to succeed academically. School nurses are a in key position to spot students who need special attention in this area. In this segment we talk about common speech issues and how to identify them. Nancy Carrera RN, is lead nurse at a special needs school with a mixture of medically fragile and developmentally delayed students and a mother of a multi-handicapped 20 year old daughter who attends the school. Deborah Adamczyk Dixon, M.A. CCC-SLP, Director, School Services, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She also served as a member of ASHA's Legislative Council, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) and on various ASHA committees.

Soldiers and family members stationed in Area I brought in the holiday season at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Camp Casey. Children from Child Youth and School Services sang Christmas carols and volunteers from Casey Hovey BOSS provided families with pictures of their kids sitting on Santa's lap while the 2ID Band played holiday music throughout the event.

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SaTP32.mp3 Listen on Posterous News of the Week:1) Teacher Ratings Get New Look, Pushed by a Rich Watcher NYTimes KB2) Rethinking Bullying: Kids Don't See It As Bullying TechDirt TATDanah Boyd, who actually studies social interactions online among young people, recently put up a fascinating post about how kids and adults seem to totally talk past each other on these issues, in large part, because kids don't think of these things as "bullying."3) Edmodo Is a Social Network for Teachers and Students LifeHacker TATEdmodo is a teaching tool modeled after social networks with a focus on communication and not merely distribution of information from the teacher and grade reporting -- Curiously, I just made an account on Friday, based on a recommendation from the PBS gang. Would use it for sure if we didn’t have moodle. -CT4) Legislator Wants to Mandate Homework Help - TribStar - CT An Indiana state legislator intends to introduce a bill to require mandatory homework assignments for early elementary school students and measure parental involvement in its completion. State Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Lizton, said the legislation is aimed at identifying students who lack parental support and increasing community efforts to assist those students.... Teachers would then be required to report that information to school administrators, who would then make the homework completion rate public without identifying the individual student or classroom teacher. 5) Minority Teachers: Hard to Get, Hard to Keep - Miller-McClune - CT Past studies have shown that teachers of colors are drawn to poor urban schools out of a desire to “give back” to their communities, and they tend to stay there longer than whites. But previous research by Ingersoll found that in 1995 and 2005, minority teachers had turnover rates that were 20 percent and 18 percent higher, respectively, than for whites, which was puzzling. 6) Google Chrome OS Notebooks and Education: What Cr-48 Means for Classrooms - www.chanatown.net - KB7) Study: Blame parents, not teachers - Portland Press Herald - TAT An Associated Press-Stanford University Poll on education found that 68 percent of adults believe parents deserve heavy blame for what's wrong with the U.S. education system 8) California's education outlook: huge classes, shorter school years, less learning - Redlands Daily Facts - CTHeadline is premature and possibly hyperbolic but still... fair warning to state districts: It ain’t gonna be easy.“The budget picture is so grainy that no one has specifics. But supposing a $4 billion cut, districts would lose $644per student....To save enough simply by reducing the school year, the state would have to cut back the school year to 150 days, said Ron Bennett, president of School Services of California, which advises school districts.”Endorsements: Cammy: RSS feed Psychology Headlines Around The World from The Social Psychology Network Kevin: Google Lit Trips Exploring the settings of great literature with Google Earth Tim: EFF guide to E-Book Privacy Permalink | Leave a comment  »

Deborah Adamczyk, CCC-SLP, is the ASHA, Director of School Services, and she will be discussing the changing roles and workloads of school-based SLPs

Deborah Adamczyk, CCC-SLP, is the ASHA, Director of School Services, and she will be discussing the changing roles and workloads of school-based SLPs