The Special Ed Files

Jen and Julie discuss with guest Gerri the process of taking a child through special education. Like previous episodes, the topic of schools and how they treat those with special needs is the main focal point. More in unveiled about how these institutions choose where those with special needs go. Specifically mentioned are the written tests children undergo to see if they have a learning disability, and how some tests are denied to children who might need it.

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Jen and Julie, along with their guest Babs, talk about the experience of being a parent trying to put their child through the education system. The challenges that come with being special needs, along with the bureaucracy at play by those in charge have made it difficult for Babs to find the right place for her son to flourish, This along with "The List" is what has attempted to hold her and her son back, and is the topic of today's episode.

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Jen and Julie discuss with guests Jack and Shannon the experience of requiring special education in modern education. Jack shares his stories and successes throughout the years while his mother Shannon talks about the struggles they both encountered when faced with adversity. This paints a picture of what it's like to live with special needs, and how everybody has the chance to succeed if given proper support.

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Paul Ashton and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Jen and Julie dive into the United States Supreme Court case of Endrew F. v Douglas County School District. This was a court case from 2017 that discussed the level of educational benefits school districts should provide students with disabilities as defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Ricky is a child who has experiences of being restrained by the adults in his public school program. By the time a child is restrained and/or secluded regularly at school, it should be a sign that something is not working. Listen in as we address this important and difficult hot topic, along with discussing the incidents with Ricky’s mother, Stephanie, and learning how he’s doing now.

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Poppy is a third grade student with ADHD who is always in repeatedly violating other her peer’s physical and social boundaries. Poppy became “that” kid to her classmates and a crisis ensued. Join us and our special guest, Robin Fox, a social emotional educator who teaches us the 1-2-3 Done technique.You can check out Robin's website, which is www.social-eyes.org.

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Lenny is a high school student diagnosed with Aspergers disorder who was being mistreated by his peers and was mistaking it for friendship. Join us and our first guest, Robin Fox, a social emotional educator, as we share how to incorporate social skills into the IEP. You can check out Robin's website, which is www.social-eyes.org.

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Shanika is a 5 year old whose neurological impairments required her to have a highly trained para professional. When the lack of appropriate support resulted in regression, Shanika’s school began papering the file with unfounded speculations. Was there a setup under way?  

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Danny is an 8 year old with cerebral palsy and extremely limited communication skills resulting in frustration and maladaptive behaviors. Listen to Jen and Julie discuss what happens when Danny’s parents tried to secure a communication device for him.  

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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Cai is a teenage girl with anxiety and social deficits. The school district agreed to grant her parents an independent language evaluation to understand what interventions should be in place to address her lagging social skills. But something wasn’t adding up with the completed language report. What was the district concealing? Jen and Julie lay out a tale of a misrepresentation of the truth that could have changed the course of Cai’s social success.

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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