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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we learn all about the Special Education Director Collaborative LiveBinder, which is a joint project of the Texas ESCs working together to provide time-sensitive information and resources on special education topics to support special education directors across the state. The binder consists of Timeline Topics, which highlight time-sensitive items on a quarterly basis, and includes a year-at-a-glance document, quarterly checklists, and detailed quarterly slide deck. It also includes Special Education Spotlights, which contain information modules that address many of the topics referenced in the Timeline Topic modules but in greater details in addition to a new Live Calendar feature that supports special educators and has the ability to sync with Outlook and Google.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we visit Waxahachie ISD to learn all about the Connecting the Dots Transition Fair, which is a partnership with Region 10 ESC. Connecting the Dots is an informational fair for individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and educators as well as the vendors who provide services. The purpose of the event is to provide information about community based resources, services, and supports that assist the individuals and their families. 

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we are joined by Dr. Shawn A. Robinson aka Doctor Dyslexia Dude following his inspiring presentation at the 2021 Cotton Boll Consortium. Shawn Anthony Robinson, Ph.D. is a full-time faculty member teaching reading, scholar, and entrepreneur, who delivers premium services such as training sessions, consulting and speaking engagements. He is professionally affiliated with the Wisconsin’s Equity & Inclusion Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison Area Technical College, and advisory member with Benetech. Robinson’s goal is to change the narrative and give all students HOPE!

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we learn all about one mother's journey through special education with her son Michael. Former Superintendent of Morton ISD and Founder of Alcove Care, Vicki Rice shares her inspiring story and reminds us all of the power of a mother's love for her child. Since retiring after a thirty plus year career as an educator, Vicki has gone on to give back to her community with Alcove Assisted Living, which is a community-based organization focused on caring for and empowering persons with special needs. 

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, Pam and John sit down with Northside ISD Coach, Dave Lambert, who goes the extra mile for his students. Football is a language all of its own, but what if you can’t hear? A student on the @NISDFolks football team is deaf so he and his coach are learning how to communicate with each other. Watch how Coach Dave Lambert is going #BeyondTheGame to help all his students be successful. 

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we are blown away by the amazing learning opportunities regarding trauma informed practices from Project Restore. As a result of school closures and remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have been at higher risk of exposure due to adverse childhood experiences and first hand exposure to the effects of COVID-19. Many educators have themselves experienced a prolonged state of stress over the course of the pandemic and share many of the concerns regarding loss of safety, health and predictability as students upon the return to school.

That’s why TEA has launched Project Restore and this trauma-informed training video series, which is designed to address these extraordinary and unprecedented needs and connect to relevant science and strategies that can help you address your own emotional needs as well the needs of your students and colleagues. This series will help educators create an environment that jump starts teaching and learning and drives student achievement.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we sit down with Dr. Gracie Whitley from ESC Region 10 to learn all about SPEDTex, which provides information and resources that can help parents understand their child’s disability and their rights and responsibilities under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) facilitates collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in Texas. Parents and teachers alike will benefit from visiting the SPEDTex Website at the link below.

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we sit down with Dr. Justin Porter (State Director of Special Education) and Jennifer Patterson (Director/Special Education ESC Support) from TEA to discuss the state of special education in Texas, the evolving role of special education liaisons, and the 2021 Barbara Jordan Media Award that SPEDTalk received for our "Don't Be Afraid To Be Included" episode. 

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, the team reflects on the amazing episodes from Season Three and looks forward to Season Four, which will kick off with a bang with Justin Porter and Jennifer Patterson from the Texas Education Agency. 

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In this episode of SPEDTalk, we reconnect with Kami Dodds and Simon Guzman to honor their contributions to our award winning episode, "Don't Be Afraid To Be Included," which was recently selected as a 2021 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winner. Listen to catch up on Simon's efforts to develop and deliver a wheelchair swing and Kami's transition to a new school district in which she hopes to replicate the magic she achieved with her students in Brady ISD. 

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