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Let's Talk about Special Education and Inclusion with Erin Castillo
Every student deserves a quality education which we teachers do our best to provide every day. However, some students may not connect to the standard lesson plan despite our best intentions. As an adult who suffers from ADHD, I know how it feels to be the student needing something different. In this episode, we discuss Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
To help me, I have another special guest, Erin Castillo, a Teacher from California who specializes in working with IEPs. Erin breaks down the stigmas and shares strategies that educators can use to help our young learners flourish within the individualized plans.
Join us as we advocate and support children with learning disabilities and share our individual stories about overcoming ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder, proving that once a learning ability is diagnosed and managed, children can go on to live successful lives.
Episode Highlights:
● [00:00:34] Strategies to speed up your Morning Meeting
● [00:01:24] Get to know Erin Castillo, a Special Education Teacher
● [00:02:11] High Schoolers weren't Erin's first choice, but a move and opportunity led Erin to her new happy place - listen as Erin explains her love for high-schoolers.
● [00:02:14] Understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the difference between modifications vs. accommodations.
● [00:03:37] Unfortunately, stigmas exist around IEPs - learn how these stigmas prevent students from advocating for themselves.
● [00:04:57] Phrases, statements, and openers children can use to empower themselves in and outside the classroom.
● [00:07:47] As educators, how do we help parents and students release the stigmas surrounding IEPs and why it's vital to involve students in their learning plans.
● [00:11:02] Recognizing the beauty of IEPs - listen as Erin, and I discuss the benefits of understanding our learning conditions and how our battles with ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder have shaped us as educators.
● [00:16:54] Think online learning was difficult for students in Erin's classroom? Think again- here, she shares the strategies that kept her students engaged.
Resources:
Get To Know Erin Castillo
Interested in learning how we can work together?
Music by Matt Halpern
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By Matt HalpernEvery student deserves a quality education which we teachers do our best to provide every day. However, some students may not connect to the standard lesson plan despite our best intentions. As an adult who suffers from ADHD, I know how it feels to be the student needing something different. In this episode, we discuss Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
To help me, I have another special guest, Erin Castillo, a Teacher from California who specializes in working with IEPs. Erin breaks down the stigmas and shares strategies that educators can use to help our young learners flourish within the individualized plans.
Join us as we advocate and support children with learning disabilities and share our individual stories about overcoming ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder, proving that once a learning ability is diagnosed and managed, children can go on to live successful lives.
Episode Highlights:
● [00:00:34] Strategies to speed up your Morning Meeting
● [00:01:24] Get to know Erin Castillo, a Special Education Teacher
● [00:02:11] High Schoolers weren't Erin's first choice, but a move and opportunity led Erin to her new happy place - listen as Erin explains her love for high-schoolers.
● [00:02:14] Understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the difference between modifications vs. accommodations.
● [00:03:37] Unfortunately, stigmas exist around IEPs - learn how these stigmas prevent students from advocating for themselves.
● [00:04:57] Phrases, statements, and openers children can use to empower themselves in and outside the classroom.
● [00:07:47] As educators, how do we help parents and students release the stigmas surrounding IEPs and why it's vital to involve students in their learning plans.
● [00:11:02] Recognizing the beauty of IEPs - listen as Erin, and I discuss the benefits of understanding our learning conditions and how our battles with ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder have shaped us as educators.
● [00:16:54] Think online learning was difficult for students in Erin's classroom? Think again- here, she shares the strategies that kept her students engaged.
Resources:
Get To Know Erin Castillo
Interested in learning how we can work together?
Music by Matt Halpern