The Inclusive Class Podcast

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Including Students with Down Syndrome Mar 29, 2013

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Julie Cevallos, from the National Down Syndrome Society, will be our guest on this show. Julie will join Nicole and Terri to talk about ways in which students with Down Syndrome can be included in the classroom and school life. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Be Informed! Parental Rights & Responsibilities Mar 22, 2013

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When you buy a house or a car, you do you do your best to be an informed consumer. You do your research about the product, interest rates, loan details and warranties. When you send your child with special needs to school, you should also be an informed parent. Parents with children who have special needs must be informed and know their rights and responsibilities in Special Education. Listen to The Inclusive Class Podcast on 03/22/13 @ 9 AM EST, as Nicole and Terri interview Mary Eaddy. Mary is Executive Director of PRO-Parents of S. C.; the South Carolina Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), where she has been affiliated since it’s inception in 1990. She has provided extensive training related to special education, parent involvement, disabilities and non-profit management at the state and national level. However, Mary’s most relevant knowledge and passion for her work comes from parenting two children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder and being grandmother to a young man with developmental delays. Mary will discuss ways in which parents can become more informed about their child's special education and why it is so important to be informed. She has insight in how extra services can be obtained as well as what the school must legally provide for your child. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Inclusion Mar 15, 2013

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Listen to this espisode of The Inclusive Class Podcast to learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication that students can use in the classroom. Michael McSheehan, who is the project director with the Institute on Disablitily at the University of New Hampshire and an Assistant Professor, will talk with Nicole and Terri about ways students with special needs can learn alongside their peers. He will discuss how AAC can be used to support students with special need and explain why is not being used in so many schools. In addition, Michael will have suggestions for ways in which families can get involved in making sure their child has a voice. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Planning for Student Supports in the Classroom Mar 08, 2013

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This week Terri & Nicole will talk to guest, Paula S. Lieb, Esq., about planning "Just Right" supports for students in the inclusive class. It is important to balance the needs of special needs students with just the right amount of support in order to succeed. Paula is a returning guest and is the President and CEO the New Jersey Coalition (NJCIE) for Inclusive Education, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization which acts as a statewide catalyst for creating, enhancing, and promoting inclusive schools and communities. Paula obtained her law degree from Seton Hall in 1993 following a career as a secondary school social studies teacher. She concentrated in the area of special education law prior to taking her present position as the President and CEO of NJCIE in 2003. In addition to leading the agency, Paula provides training and consultation on inclusive education to schools and parent groups throughout the state. She is a member of statewide committees, task forces and university advisory committees on inclusion. Paula has two grown daughters (Diane, an attorney in Seattle and Amy, a teacher in Connecticut) and five grandchildren. She and her husband Jim live in East Brunswick. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Why Students with Special Needs Should Learn to Read & Write Mar 01, 2013

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Our topic this week will be the importance of teaching reading and writing to all students in the inclusive class. Nicole & Terri will interview guest, Leigh Rohde, Ph.D. Leigh Rohde is an emergent literacy specialist with over 20 years’ experience working with young children with disabilities, and has coordinated projects focusing on professional development, inclusion, curriculum design, and system development. She provides technical assistance and training for school districts, community providers, preschools, and child care programs on inclusion, emergent literacy, and Response to Intervention (RtI). She is an Early Childhood Master Professional, a Certified Trainer in the Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation Tool (ELLCO Pre-K), and she teaches courses in the Early Childhood/Special Needs program at the University of New Hampshire. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

A Parent's Story of Advocacy Feb 22, 2013

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to educate your child with special needs in their neighborhood school? Learn valuable insights from an author, public school teacher, guest lecturer, advocate, and parent of a child with special needs. Listen to this episode to hear one parent's story of advocacy for inclusion. During our interview guest, Jennifer Greening, will discuss the triumphs and tribulations of advocating for inclusive education for her daughter. You will gain valuable insights into creating successful inclusion experiences. For more information about Jennifer Greening and her book, Opening Doors, Opening Lives: Creating awareness of advocacy, inclusion, and education for our children with special needs visit http://www.jennifergreeningbooks.com/about.html. For more information about the show, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Appropriate Education for Your Child Feb 15, 2013

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Terri & Nicole talk about making education appropriate for your child. Behavior, classroom setting and iep goals are discussed in this espisode. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Sensory Friendly Classrooms Feb 01, 2013

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Lindsey Biel, co-author of Raising a Sensory Smart Child, is the expert guest on this podcast. Nicole & Terri will talk with Lindsey about ways to make classrooms more sensory-friendly for children with special needs. Lindsey is an occupational therapist and author who has extensive experience working with children who have sensory integration dysfunction. She has worked to help children cope with the abundance of stimuli in their everyday world, especially classrooms. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities Jan 25, 2013

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Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D., director of LD resources and information at the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), joins Nicole & Terri on this episode of The Inclusive Class Podcast. With an extensive history in the field of special education, Sheldon is frequently citied in the press, presents at numerous conferences and provides leadership to various programs with the NCLD. On the show Sheldon will talk about ways to support students with learning disabilities in the inclusive classroom. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

The Inclusive Education of Adults with Autism Jan 18, 2013

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Rhonda J. Greenhaw, MA, BCBA, will be our guest on this episode of The Inclusive Class Podcast. Ms. Greenhaw will discuss strategies for inclusion at the college level. Rhonda is a clinician and researcher in the field of autism. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and is the Director of the Center for Adults with Autism at Towson University. The Center conducts research and provides programming for adults with autism. These programs, which cover a wide array of interests and needs, provides unique opportunities for Towson University students and adults and adolescents with autism to interact, promoting mutual learning experiences. For more information, go to www.theinclusiveclass.com.

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