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The Special Ed Files
The Special Ed Files episodes
- File No. 11: Devorah and the Demotion
Devorah is 18, has Williams’ syndrome and is excited to move onto transition programming. The problem is that the school district insists she attend the district’s program housed in a wing of Devorah’s elementary school. Will Devorah be forced to go back to grade school to prepare for adulthood?
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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38 min - File No. 10: Pablo and the Principal
Pablo is a 7th grade student with an anxiety disorder exhibiting aggressive behaviors with students and staff and even escalating to escaping the building. Fearing for the safety of the students, staff and Pablo, the principal was at his wit’s end. What did the principal do? How did things turn out for Pablo? Jen and Julie reveal the tale of Pablo and the Principal.
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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40 min - File No. 9: Pavit and the Pill Pushers
Pavit is in elementary school, has ADHD and is a struggling reader. The school team insisted his inability to sustain attention is at the heart of his reading challenges and encouraged his parents to medicate Pavit. His parents shared concerns that something else was going on. Was it his ADHD or was something else? Can the team insist on medication? Find out when Jen and Julie unfold the story of Pavit and the Pill Pushers.
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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28 min - File No. 8: Gigi and the Gaslighters
Gigi, a 6 year old girl with autism, whose parents were concerned about a dangerous behavior that her school team claimed was not happening. Jen and Julie discuss the actions that can be taken for parents if a school is not acknowledging the actions of a child with a disability.
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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38 min - File No. 7: The Rogers and the Recording
The Rogers are the parents of a 4th grader, who is suspected of having a reading disability. This is how their inadvertent recording of a discussion among the school team resulted in getting him an outside evaluation.
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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36 min - File No. 6: Julie and the Jarring Note
Podcast Anchor Julie Swanson recalls the uphill battle she faced when her own son was diagnosed with autism, and the shocking note she discovered when she obtained his educational records. This is also the story of how podcast anchors Julie and Jen first met.
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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40 min - File No. 5: Felicia and the Phone
“Felicia,” a 10th grader with Down Syndrome, has an IEP rich with adaptive daily living skills. Jen and Julie describe how one simple oversight can derail a critical safety skill.
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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30 min - File No. 4: Marco and the Meeting
“Marco,” a 5th grader with ADHD, needs serious changes to his IEP for middle school to avert further emotional distress. In this episode we encounter a brave school nurse who becomes an unsung hero. Jen and Julie describe how appropriate special ed planning early in a student’s career saves money for families, schools and society in the long run.
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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35 min - File No. 3: Tina and the Tree
“Tina,” a 4th grade student with autism who struggles to make connections with students. Jen and Julie describe a heart wrenching playground episode that helps listeners understand that advocating for the fascilitation of social skills can be critical to a student’s overall success in school and beyond.
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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32 min - File No. 2: Bobby and the Balloon
“Bobby,” an elementary school student with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability attends a graduation ceremony where one teacher’s absolute best intentions go horribly awry. Jen and Julie describe how forethought and planning in the IEP process can avert unintended exclusion and heartache while adhering to the law.
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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About The Special Ed Files
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If you're touched in any way by the life of a child with a disability, this podcast is for you. Each week, hosts Julie Swanson and Jennifer Laviano pull back the curtain on what really happens in special education. The Special Ed Files will explore real-world examples in special education, explain where mistakes were made, explain where the law was violated, and help listeners avoid making these mistakes. The podcast hopes to demystify the federal law that governs special education, and change the lives of children with disabilities by empowering the adults who work with them.
This podcast is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio, and the first season was produced by Bryan Murphy. The second season is produced by Paul Ashton. To learn more about Julie and Jen's work, visit YourSpecialEducationRights.com. Executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.