In this episode we are joined by Catherine Pratt to discuss some of the biggest myths about Assistive Technology.

MYTHS AND FACTS SURROUNDING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES

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Contact Catherine Pratt if you have any Assistive Technology questions.

[email protected]

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Danielle and Winston are joined by SLP Tiffany Leach. Tiffany is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Supervisor for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at Texas Woman’s University.

She has worked in public schools, outpatient settings, home health and owned and operated a private practice.  She is currently an Education Specialist for ESC9 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

They will discuss the shortage of SLPs in the state and a unique program for anyone wanting to become a SLP from Texas Woman's University.

Here is a link with more information:

https://www.region10.org/programs/speech-language-pathology-masters-degree-program/overview/

In this episode of Unlocking Potential we are joined by Myra Johnson to discuss this year's Transition Fair. The Transition Fair is on February 9, 2024. You can find out more info by clicking the link below.

https://www.escweb.net/tx_r16/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=977367

Please contact Myra if you have any questions about this year's fair.

Myra Johnson

Education Specialist  /  Early Childhood Special Education

phone: 806. 677.5283  

Contact Brandi today with any questions about behavior.

Brandi Culwell

Behavior Consultant  /  Special Education

5800 S. Bell Street, Amarillo, TX 79109

ph: 806.677.5293 

In this episode we speak with Janna Padilla from Region 16 about changes in how schools work with students with dyslexia.

SPED Tex https://www.spedtex.org/familiesTEA Dyslexia Websitehttps://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/dyslexia-and-related-disorders
Parent Information Documenthttps://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/overview-of-special-education-for-parents.pdf

In this episode we sit down with Khara Skidgel and Greg Johnston, the Region 16 Statewide Special Education Liaisons. We'll discuss what the State Liaison roll is and how they can help our SPED students.

In this episode of Unlocking Potential, we talk with Beth Presley about the practice of Active Learning.

In this episode we speak with John Halloran. John, a speech language pathologist, is the Senior Clinical Associate for the Center for AAC & Autism and the co-author of Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP). In this episode we'll be discussing AAC, LAMP, and John's upcoming visit to Region 16.

In this episode of Unlocking Potential: Special Education Perspectives, we talk with Heidi Brewer about the upcoming Rookie SPED series.

This is the first episode of our new SPED podcast. We're calling it Unlocking Potential: Special Education Perspectives. We will discuss all aspects of SPED in and out of the classroom.