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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we circle back to our friends at Corsicana ISD to hear about the amazing new directions the Penguin Project has gone since we first visited with them last school year when they were performing Annie. Named for the exceptional characteristics of penguins, the Corsicana ISD Penguin Project is a unique theatre production in which all roles are filled by students with developmental disabilities; allowing students to shine forth and demonstrate their strengths. Students are joined on stage by a dedicated group of "peer mentors" who work alongside these talented students through rehearsals and performances. As the only education institution across the United States partaking in this program, the Corsicana ISD Penguin Project invests in positive, inclusive culture change, community engagement, bolsters confidence, and empowers children with special needs through theatre. Upcoming Penguin Project showings of SHREK are scheduled at Corsicana ISD on November 18th and 19th. To learn more and get you tickets visit the links below. 

https://www.cisd.org/penguinproject

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In this episode, we record our first ever Video Podcast edition of SPEDTalk at ESC Region 10. Listen in to hear the audio version of this podcast in which we talk about the evolution of SPEDTalk or check out the Video version on YouTube at the link below

https://youtu.be/YrgOFsgdMzo ------>   SPEDTalk Video Podcast Episode: Now You See Me...

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Alexander and Dr. Justin Porter to discuss leadership and direction at TEA. Tune in to hear about changes with respect to Cyclical Monitoring and TEA Initiatives and Resources. 

TEA Special Populations

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we sit down with ESC Region 10 Special Education Liaison, Evan Heckmann, to discuss his 10 Minutes 'Til Video series designed for campus leadership but available to all on the ESC Region 10 website. ESC Region 10 knows that educational leaders face many competing priorities and that Special Education knowledge can be vital to their success. Knowing their time is precious and that they have limited opportunities to access the knowledge/resources they need is the reason behind the development of these brief videos. They serve as a reminder on particular applicable topics and can be viewed right before you find yourself in a situation you wish you remembered more about. They should not take the place of initial and thorough training.

https://www.region10.org/programs/special-education-campus-administrator-support/videos/

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In this episode, the SPEDTalk Team comes together to discuss the progression of the podcast and to provide our listeners with an opportunity to become a bit more acquainted with each of the members of SPEDTalk. Listen in to hear all about what's new in 2022. 

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In this episode, the SPEDTalk Crew comes together to discuss upcoming changes to the Texas State Assessment, the STAAR Test. In case you didn't know, the STAAR Test is currently being redesigned to more accurately emulate pedagogical best practices and classroom instruction that is differentiated and evidence based. The STAAR redesign is a result of House Bill (HB) 3906 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), working with a wide range of education stakeholders, including the Assessment Education Advisory Committee, has been exploring the most instructionally supportive approach to implementing these changes. The redesign will be implemented in the state summative assessments administered in the 2022–2023 school year.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we learn all about the Partners Resource Network (PRN), which is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information Centers [PTI’s are funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)]. The PTI Projects are: PACT, PATH, PEN, and TEAM. PRN helps parents to understand their child’s disability; understand their rights and responsibilities under IDEA; obtain and evaluate resources and services; and participate as team members with professionals in planning services for their children. PRN offers individual assistance over the phone and in-person to families who have questions about their child’s needs, workshops for parents and professionals take place on an ongoing basis throughout Texas, and resources such as printed publications and online materials available on a variety of relevant topics.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we are back with our friends from Texas Transition to learn all about their amazing resources. In case you didn't know, the Student-Centered Transitions Network (SCTN) is creating new pathways to a successful adult life for students with disabilities. The SCTN is led by the Eleanor and Charles Garrett Center on Transition and Disability Studies at Sam Houston State University in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, Pam and I travel to ESC Region 17 in Lubbock, Texas to experience the West Texas Cotton Boll Consortium first hand. Through a collaborative partnership between Regions 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, this two-day session brings Special Education Directors and other administrators together to discuss hot topics and best practices. Various topics discussed included strategic support plans, the DMS process, cyclical reviews, transition, intensive programs of instruction, budgets, family engagement, and much more.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we are joined by Meghan Young (Franchise Relations and Brand Excellence) for Bitty & Beau's Coffee Shops. Brewing up more than just delicious drinks, Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop. Their shops provide a one-of-a-kind experience that is changing the way people see people with disabilities. As advocates for the value, acceptance, and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Wrights have dedicated their lives to making the world a better place for their children and others living with disabilities. With locations popping up everywhere, Bitty & Beau's is more than just a great cup of coffee!

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