Practical Access Podcast

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Dr. Lisa Dieker, a professor at the University of Kansas in the Department of Special Education, and Dr. Rebecca Hines, a professor at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community Innovation and Education, have worked with schools and parents across the country. Dr. Dieker directs a center in the Achievement and Assessment Institute called Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology in Education (FLITE) and Dr. Hines directs several doctoral grants and the teacher preparation program. In this podcast, they take a fun and informal look at "practical" solutions from teac...

Episodes

S4 E11: Driver's License? 01.03.2021 16:04

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker sit down again with Camille Gardiner who serves on the Board of Directors at the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida. Tune in as they share information on how to get students with disabilities a Driver's License. Have a question that you would like answered as well? Call and leave us a question on our Google Phone...

S4 E10: Access to College 24.02.2021 17:09

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker sit down with Camille Gardiner who serves on the Board of Directors at the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida. Tune in as they share information on how to make sure students with disabilities have access to college.

S4 E9: Collaborating with SLPs 22.02.2021 8:56

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S4 E8: Student Centered Learning 17.02.2021 13:38

Send us Fan Mail Teach students how to make a mini-lesson plan Create an environment where students have input and feel valued Boost your students' self-esteem Above are a few tips on how to create a Student-Centered Classroom. Listen in to today's episode by Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker for more amazing tips! Have a question that you would like answered as well? Call and leave us...

S4 E7: Increasing Teamwork Virtually 11.02.2021 9:38

Send us Fan Mail Curious about how you can increase teamwork and empathy amongst your students virtually? Listen in to today's episode by Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker for some tips. Have a question that you would like answered as well? Call and leave us a question on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305 or via social media on Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Inst...

S4 E6: Math Support Online 09.02.2021 10:36

Send us Fan Mail Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are back at it again answering questions from our listeners. Tune in to today's episode for tips on precision teaching, taking data, and best practices to support students online with math. Don't forget we are still accepting questions from teachers to ask problems they would like some renewal ideas on. We look forward to receiv...

S4 E5: Social and Emotional Learning Skills 04.02.2021 9:51

Send us Fan Mail Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are back at it again answering questions from our listeners. Need tips for working on social and emotional learning skills for the little ones? Tune in to today's episode for more information, tips, and more! Don't forget we are still accepting questions from teachers to ask problems they would like some renewal ideas on. We look...

S4 E4: Curriculum Assistance 02.02.2021 8:34

Send us Fan Mail Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are back at it again answering questions from our listeners. Need tips for supporting middle school students remotely? Tune in to today's episode for more information on involving students, websites with resources, and much more! Don't forget we are still accepting questions from teachers to ask problems they would like some ren...

S4 E3: Preparing Students for after High School 27.01.2021 11:17

Send us Fan Mail Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker answers a question from a listener. Tune in to hear their tips on ways to prepare high school students for graduation and post-graduation options aside from College. We are still accepting questions from teachers to ask problems they would like some renewal ideas on. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900...

S4 E2: Problems of Practice 21.01.2021 14:20

Send us Fan Mail Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker answer their first question from a listener. Tune in to hear their tips on ways to connect with students during virtual learning. We are still accepting questions from teachers to ask problems they would like some renewal ideas on. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access)...

S4 E1: Programs of Practice 19.01.2021 12:57

Send us Fan Mail Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker, UCF faculty, kick off season four with ideas for “Spring Renewal.” In this episode, they begin with tips to begin the new year in the classroom. In addition, we are asking teachers to ask us problems that they would like some renewal ideas on. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical...

S3 E18: Service Animals with Melissa Vasquez 10.12.2020 23:46

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Service and Therapy Dog Training, Melissa Vasquez. Tune in as she shares provides practical tips and explains the difference between an emotional support animal, therapy dog, and a service animal.

S3 E17: Supporting Students with Chronic Illnesses with Dr. Megan Nickels 04.12.2020 28:08

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Dr. Megan Nickels. Tune in as she shares her experiences aiding families and teachers working with students with chronic illnesses.

S3 E16: Supporting Families with Dr. Viki Kelchner 02.12.2020 17:58

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Dr. Viki Kelchner who has a background in counseling for underserved families. Tune in as she highlights the importance of having a counselor in your interdisciplinary team.

S3 E15: International Experiences with Dr. Sam Mrstik 30.11.2020 25:32

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Dr. Sam Mrstik. Tune in as she shares how her personal journey inspired her passion for special education and working internationally.

S3 E14: Overcoming Obstacles with Rohana Swihart 24.11.2020 29:31

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Ph. D student and educator, Rohana Swihart. Tune in as she shares various approaches for overcoming personal obstacles.

S3 E13: Progress Monitoring 13.11.2020 14:35

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Dr. Rebecca Hines interviews our very own, Dr. Lisa Dieker, as she talks about Progress Monitoring.

S3 E12: Reimagine Education 12.11.2020 15:06

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa Dieker interviews our very own, Dr. Rebecca Hines as she talks about how to reimagine education during this pandemic.

S3 E11: Bilingual families with Mayra Camacho, Ph.D., BCBA-D 06.11.2020 23:30

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with expertise in bilingual families with special needs, Mayra Camacho, Ph. D., BCBA-D. Tune in as she provides tips on how parents can become more involved in their children's Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

S3 E10: Language Disorders with Dr. Barbara Ehren 04.11.2020 24:52

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with ASHA Fellow and Honoree, Dr. Barbara J. Ehren. Tune in as she provides tips on identifying and advocating for adolescent students with language disorders.

S3 E9: Assistive Technology & Communication with Dr. Jennifer Kent-Walsh 28.10.2020 21:04

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Dr. Jennifer Kent-Walsh. Tune in as she gives a breakdown of how she is providing remote services and practical strategies for working with kids using communication devices.

S3 E8: Understanding Sensory Needs with Kiera Anderson 26.10.2020 18:10

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines talk with Ph. D student, Kiera Anderson, as she gives an overview and practical strategies for understanding a child's sensory needs. Tune in as she shares her tips on how to address sensory needs for optimal arousal levels of learning.

S3 E7: Reaching New Heights with Joshua Dieker 23.10.2020 17:52

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Joshua Dieker shares his personal journey and how he reached new heights. Tune in as he shares the tools that gave him a gateway to succeed with Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines.

S3 E6: The Job of a Life Coach with Mr. Mark Jacobs 21.10.2020 16:46

Send us Fan Mail "If you don't have a plan, you don't know where you're going." In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker sit down with Life Coach, Mr. Mark Jacobs. Tune in as he provides us with practical tips that show us the importance of making sure that we all have a roadmap in life.

S3 E5: Self-Advocacy with Lindsey Massengale, Ph.D. 12.10.2020 21:40

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker sit down with Dr. Lindsey Massengale. Dr. Lindsey is currently an instructor and virtual tutor. In today’s podcast, Lindsey opens up about her own unique mobility challenges and shares her experiences with self-advocacy.