In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr.  Laura Kern, a Research Assistant Professor, at University of South Florida, on how to successfully engage and partner  with families in the IEP process.  Practical strategies and examples are shared.

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In this episode, Lisa and Jamie continue the conversation with Dr. Cathy Thomas,  Associate Professor of Special Education,  Texas State University,  to discuss  special education and teacher preparation.  This second session of a two part episode focuses on exploring innovative ways to attract and retain special education teachers. 

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Cathy Thomas,  Associate Professor of Special Education,  Texas State University,  to discuss  special education and teacher preparation.  This first of a two part episode focuses on describing and defining special teacher preparation compared to general educators pre-service. 

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In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Kathleen Cohen-Strickland,  BCBA-D, Research Associate Professor,  University of Oregon,  to answer the question, how are children and youth at highest risk supported in a tiered system framework. 

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Ms. Casetta Brown,  School Culture and Climate Coordinator in St. Louis Public School District,  discusses her experiences in urban education and provides practical strategies to address  culture and climate in the classroom. 


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In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Terry Houlton, Director of Special Education, in Millard Public Schools,  regarding systems to support special education teachers as part of an MTSS framework. 

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In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr.  Laura Kern, a Research Assistant Professor, at University of South Florida, on how to successfully engage and partner  with families of children with disabilities.  Practical strategies and examples are shared.

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In this episode we chat with  Dr. Lisa Hazel,  Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership in Ferguson-Florissant School District,  regarding principal leadership and partnering with teachers.  We also discuss how performance feedback is an essential tool for  teachers, coaches, and leaders. 

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Join us as we unpack the journey of SW-PBS in Missouri; everything from the evolution of language, materials, and the approach to training and coaching (stand and deliver,  flipped learning, district systems, focus on performance feedback). Learn  how  materials are resources from MOSWPS are available for everyone at anytime. 

Dr. Johnson takes us on an informative walk with deep insight and the advice to always have a friend who loves data.


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Join us as we unpack more Tier 1 classroom strategies with intentionality and learn to celebrate the small wins along the way. Dr. Brandi Simonsen is thoughtful, clear and supportive in exploring ways to contextualize frameworks and move the work forward one step at a time.

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