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Ep.8 Fears to Face as a Parent/Educator
Introduction
Host: Charell G. Coleman
Podcast Name: Teacher Talk - The Ultimate Self-Care Podcast for Educators
Podcast Episode: Is Parent/Educator a Double Edge Sword?
Guest: LaShawn
Highlights
Statistics on Special Education: Between 2019 and 2020, the number of students receiving special education services decreased by 1% from 7.3 million to 7.2 million. 7.3 million students receive special education services in the United States, making up about 15% of the national public school enrollment.
LaShawn's Experience in Education: LaShawn has been a classroom teacher for 22 years, mainly an English teacher, servicing all types of students, including advanced and exceptional ed students. Educators face challenges in providing services and resources to students with challenges while still addressing the general curriculum.
Challenges of Special Education Teachers: Educators face overwhelming challenges when serving students with individualized education plans (IEPs) in classrooms with large class sizes. General education teachers and special education teachers struggle to balance meeting the needs of all students with limited resources and support.
Struggle and Burnout: The demanding caseload and lack of support from administrators lead to burnout among special education teachers, causing some to leave the profession. The struggle also affects general education teachers, leading to teacher burnout in both sectors.
Parent's Perspective on Advocating for Their Child: LaShawn shares her experience as a parent advocating for her child in the special education system. She recommends considering putting the child in a different school system to avoid conflicts of interest and advocate for the child's needs wholeheartedly.
Resources
Support Groups: Educators can find support and share experiences through organizations like the National Education Association (NEA)
Articles and Resources: Explore informative articles and resources about special education challenges from Education Week
Professional Development: Improve teaching strategies and gain new insights from TeachThought on special education topics.
Journaling for Self-Care: Learn about the benefits of journaling for emotional release and self-care from PsychCentral
Advocacy Resources: Access valuable resources and information on advocacy for parents of special education students from Understood.org
Conclusion
The episode concludes, emphasizing the importance of self-care for educators and parents, especially those facing the unique challenges of being involved in both roles simultaneously. The host thanks LaShawn for sharing her insights and experiences with the audience, inviting them to join the next episode of Teacher Talk.
Transcription
Full transcription can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lo7dNzwkBoSWBv1WglW-aBHxW5I8Qaqy/view?usp=sharing
Sponsor
This program is funded as a part of a $249,900 FY2022 Congressionally funded community projects grant made to Mount Holyoke that provides 100% of the funding to support the Teaching for Our Moment project to equip educators with the tools and support they need for their own social and emotional wellness and to promote the social, emotional, and academic wellness of their students. The project includes both a one-day teacher conference and a six-month-long professional learning circle with mentorship for K-12 educators.
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By Mount Holyoke CollegeIntroduction
Host: Charell G. Coleman
Podcast Name: Teacher Talk - The Ultimate Self-Care Podcast for Educators
Podcast Episode: Is Parent/Educator a Double Edge Sword?
Guest: LaShawn
Highlights
Statistics on Special Education: Between 2019 and 2020, the number of students receiving special education services decreased by 1% from 7.3 million to 7.2 million. 7.3 million students receive special education services in the United States, making up about 15% of the national public school enrollment.
LaShawn's Experience in Education: LaShawn has been a classroom teacher for 22 years, mainly an English teacher, servicing all types of students, including advanced and exceptional ed students. Educators face challenges in providing services and resources to students with challenges while still addressing the general curriculum.
Challenges of Special Education Teachers: Educators face overwhelming challenges when serving students with individualized education plans (IEPs) in classrooms with large class sizes. General education teachers and special education teachers struggle to balance meeting the needs of all students with limited resources and support.
Struggle and Burnout: The demanding caseload and lack of support from administrators lead to burnout among special education teachers, causing some to leave the profession. The struggle also affects general education teachers, leading to teacher burnout in both sectors.
Parent's Perspective on Advocating for Their Child: LaShawn shares her experience as a parent advocating for her child in the special education system. She recommends considering putting the child in a different school system to avoid conflicts of interest and advocate for the child's needs wholeheartedly.
Resources
Support Groups: Educators can find support and share experiences through organizations like the National Education Association (NEA)
Articles and Resources: Explore informative articles and resources about special education challenges from Education Week
Professional Development: Improve teaching strategies and gain new insights from TeachThought on special education topics.
Journaling for Self-Care: Learn about the benefits of journaling for emotional release and self-care from PsychCentral
Advocacy Resources: Access valuable resources and information on advocacy for parents of special education students from Understood.org
Conclusion
The episode concludes, emphasizing the importance of self-care for educators and parents, especially those facing the unique challenges of being involved in both roles simultaneously. The host thanks LaShawn for sharing her insights and experiences with the audience, inviting them to join the next episode of Teacher Talk.
Transcription
Full transcription can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lo7dNzwkBoSWBv1WglW-aBHxW5I8Qaqy/view?usp=sharing
Sponsor
This program is funded as a part of a $249,900 FY2022 Congressionally funded community projects grant made to Mount Holyoke that provides 100% of the funding to support the Teaching for Our Moment project to equip educators with the tools and support they need for their own social and emotional wellness and to promote the social, emotional, and academic wellness of their students. The project includes both a one-day teacher conference and a six-month-long professional learning circle with mentorship for K-12 educators.