Sped Street

Andrea Riles joins us on spedstreet to talk about all things life skills , Advocacy and reform !

Join me as we discuss the first ever virtual school year it’s effect on the special education system. We will be discussing the importance of filling in the gaps as school systems nationwide plan on keeping virtual learning as an option in the coming years. I’m ecstatic to embark on season 2 with your support, let’s do this !

Please join me as we discuss the importance of self care for educators. I will be giving 5 tangible takeaways that you will be able to put into practice immediately! Thank you for rocking with us for season 1 and I’m ecstatic to embark on season 2 with your support! Can’t wait to meet you soon on spedstreet

Join us as we take a dive into advocacy and its practical application during COVID-19. We are chatting with an awesome educator based out of New Orleans, Louisiana and a fellow Howard Alum.  She holds a Bachelors in Human development and Psychoeducational Studies, as well as holding her elementary education certificate. A a third year elementary teacher with a background in social work for persons with disabilities across the lifespan. With her unique experiences she is committed to bringing that knowledge into the classroom, and truly bettering her local community. In this episode we will will cover:

Teacher  concerns for going back to school during COVID-19

How  parents advocated for their children on the tail end of the last educational year

What parents can do differently this year to advocate for their child

Is distance learning actually working? How can we make it better?

Ways to improve the system and empower parents to be present without feeling overwhelmed

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In this episode we talk about: duties of gen ed teachers, how gen ed handles inclusion, what procedures should be in place and what can help all students be more successful in the classroom. Lindsay Black gives excellent insight into what a general education teacher has on their plate as well as posing great questions about inclusion. Lindsay is the cohost of The Reformist Pipeline which you can dive into on all podcast platforms! Check them out at https://linktr.ee/thereformistpipeline . Don’t forget to check her out on Instagram @mamalinds22, and sign the petition in her bio!

Bottom line , we do not need to rush this. We are putting students , teachers, auxiliary staff and countless family members in Danger! I challenge you to call or sign using the following resources, together we can make a difference . Governor Greg Abbott (512)-463-2000 commissioner of education (512)-463-8985 [email protected] TEA (512)-463-9513 [email protected]

This episode is for anyone who is interested in education , as we navigate the highs and lows of teaching. Jihad Broussard gives excellent insight into what teaching is truly about and his journey into education. Jihad is the cohost of The Reformist Pipeline which you can dive into on all podcast platforms! Check them out at https://linktr.ee/thereformistpipeline

Are you seeing regression or brand new behaviors occurring? Need some insight on what you can ACTUALLY put into practice ? Hang out with me today as we dive into tangible solutions.

Join Sydney Hines and I as we take a deep dive into ; why being color blind is not okay, the importance of teachers who like their students and the challenges minority parents face in the system.

Let’s chat about aging through the system and what that looks like for older students with disabilities. This week we are featuring Shamari Banks , advocate , sped educator and CEO of the S.P.O.T. ! The  S.P.O.T. is an educational advocacy group that understands the importance of support, fellowship, and accessibility in order to be successful. It is our mission to  provide services such as tutoring, mentorship and basic money management resources to  the families of school-age children and young adults.