SPEDTalk

How about a college program for Neurodiverse students? The SPEDTalk team travels to San Marcos Texas to the campus of Texas State University home of the Bobcats to discuss this amazing program.

The SPEDTalk team is in San Antonio at the Mermaid Cafe. Listen as they talk with cafe Manager Drew to hear the story of his daughter Leah (the CEO) , her journey with disabilities, and how the Mermaid Cafe came to be. The Mermaid Cafe serves Coffee, and gluten free light bites and sweet treats, and they employ many people with disabilities. The team and Drew discuss it all on this episode of SPED...

Region Six Education Service Center and Dr Michael Munro host a cooking skills event for students with visual impairments and their teachers. Listen as the SPED talk team interviews kids, parents and teachers about cooking and using kitchen knives.

SPEDTalk visits with the people responsible for brining this Tim Tebow Foundation event to Amarillo. Hear about their experiences, who benefits, and how you could become involved.

The SPEDTalk team sits down with Jill Kerby to discuss the Region 10 Diagnostician Certification Program . Jill explains what the program entails, where interested candidates can find information, how to apply, and the requirements for admission. The conversation highlights how Region 10 ESC is helping address the need for diagnosticians across Texas. Educational Diagnostician Certification Site S...

In this episode, the SPEDTalk Team visits with Pam Sepulvado who oversees the Speech Language Pathology Masters Degree program hosted by Region 10 ESC. Find out about how they are helping to fill a need and how to get the degree for FREE!

The SPEDTalk team spends some time with its founders Pam and John.

Jen and Myra visit with Memphis ISD. They discuss how TIA has worked for them and how you could help your teachers earn bonus checks of up to $32000 a year.

Speaking to the teams entered in the "race", as well as some of its organizers, the SPEDTalk crew learns about why it exists. As a fundraiser it is definitely unique, and you will hear some fun stories about the participants adventures.

SPEDTalk travels west for a check in with Camp Able on Wild West Sensory Day. In this episode the team interviews a variety of visitors to Camp Able's new home of 83 acres on FM 89 just outside of Abilene.

The SPETalk team gets an amazing opportunity to speak with the Founder and some of the Leaders of To Be Like Me.

SPEDTalk travels to Corpus Christi to check out the Seaside Summit. Listen to find out what people are saying about the event.

Morton ISD is food trucking across the Panhandle. The SPEDTalk team discusses how they got started, what the students are accomplishing, and where they are going.

The SPEDTalk team visits with Dr. Layne Pethick again. In this episode the conversation focuses more on the parenting side.

The SPEDTalk team travels to Lake Belton HS. In this episode they interview the teachers and students behind the coffee shop at Lake Belton HS. Listen as they describe their growth as well as how you could do the same thing at your school.

The SPEDTalk team goes to Wichita Falls and visits the Region 9 Education Service Center. Myra who has a background in Early Childhood Special Education connects with ESC 9 consultant Christi Kelton to discuss all thing Early Childhood Education.

Want to know how to fill your open positions? The SPEDTalk team visits Wichita Falls ISD. They speak with and learn from not only the Executive Director of Special programs, but also the Executive Director of Human Resources. Together they share their innovative solutions to staffing and how it could work for you.

SPEDTalkers Molly and Evan travel to Lake Jackson, TX to learn and talk about an opportunity for people with special needs to be a part of a dance studio.

Abbie Fikes is a college student with Autism. During the interview the SPEDTalk team learns about her journey and her future. They also get to speak with Region 14's Autism Consultant.

The SPEDTalk team travels to Lubbock . In this episode we speak not only about the power of the Cotton Boll Consortium, but also its influence. Two other spin offs are happening in other regions of the state and SPEDTalk chats with their organizers.

The SPEDTalk team talks to Kim Brannan of the Texas Education Agency. They discuss "one site to rule them all" and how this great resource is helping educators save time while getting what they need.

The SPEDTalk team sits down with Dr. Layne Pethick to talk Autism, behavior, and whatever comes up.

Dr Jana Melsheimer shares her story. How did she rise from Special Education resource teacher to Executive Director of the state's second largest Education Service Center? Jana shares how she was rewarded for "growing where you are planted" and "pouring into people."

The SPEDTalk team talks to Anna Mondragon, Director of ESC and Stakeholder Support, Special Populations Systemwide Integration Division, and Dana Garza, Manager on the Strategic Integration team at the Texas Education Agency. They discuss how integration helps things move forward especially related to the new Strategic Integration Liaison initiative.

The SPEDTalk team speaks to the mother of two boys with the "gift of dyslexia." She shares her journey as well as some suggestions for other parents as well.