Derek D'Avignon

Inclusive Pathways: Conversations about Special Ed and Twice Exceptional topics

Education EN ↓ 29 episodes

Inclusive Pathways is a podcast hosted by Derek D’Avignon, M.Ed., Founder of Inclusive Pathways Consulting LLC.Each episode explores practical strategies for supporting Twice-Exceptional (2e) and/or special education learners — bridging the gap between parents, teachers, and school systems to figure out what is best for the kid socially, academically, and emotionally. From IEP collaboration to inclusive curriculum design, Derek brings nearly a decade of experience in teaching to help educators and families build environments where every student’s strengths shine that benefits them.

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Derek D'Avignon

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

College Planning for SPED, 2E, and Gifted Students 09.07.2026

How to help SPED, 2E, and Gifted students be ready for college through support and positive resources.

Why Rural Schools Face Unique Special Education Challenges 27.06.2026

Why rural schools face unique special education challenges.

Most Common 2e Misunderstandings I see in 2E Students 16.06.2026

Most Common 2e Misunderstandings I see in 2E Students

How Being 2E shaped my Teaching Career 09.06.2026

This is about how being 2E shaped my teaching career.

Difference Between Compliance and Real Support 11.05.2026

The difference between compliance and real support while staying in compliance that benefits students.

Teacher Appreciation Podcast 04.05.2026

Teacher Appreciation Podcast to support our teachers.

Why some Students Fall Through the Cracks 23.04.2026

Why some Students Fall Through the Cracks whether it is data or other reasons that relate to non-data.

Hidden Challenges of Supporting 2E Students 16.04.2026

The challenges of supporting 2E Students and how schools can overcome it through the right resources.

What Actually Makes an IEP go Wrong 12.04.2026

This is about what to do and what not to do at IEP meetings so it can be focused on what is best for students.

What Easter teaches about Inclusion 02.04.2026

Inclusion in Education.

The 5 Biggest Misconceptions/Myths About IEP's 13.03.2026

The 5 Biggest Misconceptions/Myths about IEP's

Why Behavior Plans are Situational 07.03.2026

Why Behavior Plans are Situational depending on what the students need.

Why Smart Kids Often Struggle at School. 26.02.2026

Why Smart Kids Often Struggle at School.

Why Trying Harder Isn't the Answer for Struggling Students. 20.02.2026

Why Trying Harder isn't the answer for struggling students.

Why Consistency Matters more Than Intervention 14.02.2026

Why Consistency Matters More than Intervention

Lisa Riegel Brain Science Interview 09.02.2026

Lisa Riegel from Neurowell was a guest on my podcast to talk about brain science and I was able to talk about a few examples of different students I've had in my career as well.

What Schools Get Wrong About Support 01.02.2026

This is an episode about what Schools get wrong about support and how we are human that just wants to do what is best for students at the end of the day because we care for them.

Why Good Data misses Some Kids 25.01.2026

This episode is about why good data misses some kids due to being Twice Exceptional, Trauma, Behaviour, Gifted, or Academic Disablities

Why January is the hardest month for SPED 19.01.2026

Why January is the hardest month for SPED.

Being 2E Taught me about belonging. 11.01.2026

What belonging is like for being 2E

Trusting Timing in the New Year 02.01.2026

New Year Podcast Show about trusting in timing.

Why IEP teams get Stuck at Times 15.12.2025

Why IEP teams can get stuck at Times and how to put it back on what is best for the student in professional terms.

What makes an IEP team work 08.12.2025

How to make an IEP team work that benefits students.

Why Special Education isn't about Paperwork but about Relationships 01.12.2025

Why Special Education is about the students and the relationships and not the paperwork and the bureaucracy that goes with it, since we all make a difference in the life of a child within education.

Understanding 2E Learners 24.11.2025

Understanding 2E Learners is the episode about how to understand them better.

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