A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer walk into a bar....all you ever wanted to know about special education
Robin Fabiano, Abigail Hanscom, Angela SmagulaIn this podcast, we hope to share information, lessons learned, interviews with VIPs in the field of special education. Join Robin Fabiano, Abby Hanscom and Angela Smagula as they bring diverse viewpoints and some humor to an otherwise serious topic.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & FamilyEducation | |||
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Listen in as Robin and Abby interview David Tynes, the Director of the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts' Saturday Program (and many other things). David is also the Head Coach of the Cambridge Special Olympics Men's Basketball team, The Warriors.
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There's a different way of thinking about child development and how special education services fit in that turns the medical model upside down. Listen in as Robin and Abby discuss the Five F-Words and the model they represent. In 2011, Rosenbaum and ... more
Listen in as Robin, Angela and Abby take a spin in the way back machine all the way to 2002.
That's when Cheryl Jorgensen and her colleagues at UNH wrote the Essential Best Practices in Inclusive Schools, Rappaport et. al 2002 (revised 2012), the ma... more
Join Angela, Robin and Abby as they take a look at the factors courts and schools consider when determining effective progress. Spoiler: they are usually not the same!
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- Fabulous
Excellent advice and a clear understanding of special education. The explanations were accurate, and easy to understand, making complex topics much clearer.
Apple Podcasts5justahumandog
United States2 months ago - Stimming
What about teaching neurotypical and non-disabled peers to understand why and be more accepting of these behaviors
Apple Podcasts5ayden'smomUnited States5 months ago - Science of Reading
This episode on the science of reading was so frustrating to listen to. Please, if you’re going to make a podcast episode, do it about a topic that you know and can explain. Thinking that science of reading is primarily about phonics instruction shows that you didn’t read that book and that you don’t understand what the science of reading is.
The episode frames phonics instruction and development of background knowledge and vocabulary as an either/or, and that view is wildly inaccurate. Simply... more
Apple Podcasts1Elbarato26United States10 months ago - So helpful!
Thank you for your time and knowledge sharing! I loved the podcasts about the new MCAS ballot question and ESY. Keep up this great and important work :-)
Apple Podcasts5Sam7316806United Statesa year ago - Fab podcast!
Abby, Robin and Angela bring a wealth of knowledge to this topic. Each episode is the perfect mix of informative and entertaining. #bigfan!
Apple Podcasts5Love the show98765United States2 years ago
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This podcast provides a comprehensive exploration of topics relevant to special education through the engaging perspectives of a special education teacher, a district administrator, and an education lawyer. Key discussions revolve around the evolving landscape of special education laws, advocacy, and practical strategies for educators to navigate the complexities of individual education plans (IEPs), behavioral management, and compliance with educational regulations. The hosts share personal anecdotes, significant milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and answer listener questions, making the content both informative and relatable. The blend of expertise, humor, and heartfelt comm... more
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