STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

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In this episode Dr. Anni Reinking, Family Resource Specialist, discusses the importance of building relationships. She discusses one specific way called "using the 4 Crucial C's." starnet.org 

In this episode, we hear from Lindsay Wilkinson.  Lindsay shares her experiences in embedding math naturally throughout the day in the preschool classroom.

In this episode, Dr.  Anni Reinking, Family Resource Specialist, discussed the concept of Hidden Curriculum.  Choosing books: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKHYJHkswVCulPw525zc6G9wYxXtDBRt/view?usp=sharing starnet.org 

Join us as we talk with Ryan Peyton the principal at Schneider Elementary on ways to build a positive environment that supports families, children and professionals. 

In this episode we hear from Julianne Neely ( julianne@ifccounseling.com ). Julianne discusses her experience as a foster parent for special needs children, as well as her work with families. 

Join us as we talk with Mo Keyser and learn how she engaged preschool children with science.

Join us as we talk to one family about their child's story of understanding their gender identity and how they supported them. 

Welcome to the STAR NET 1 and 3 podcast.  In this episode, Bridget Meis and Cecilia Mintz interview Jacki Morphew about the changes she has made to her large and small group times so that academics are more of a focus during small groups and the large group focuses more on building that classroom community.

In this episode, Bridget Meis and Cecilia Mintz, Early Childhood Resource Specialists with STAR NET Regions I & III, interview Michael Kelly a Preschool for All Teacher from St. Joseph in Illinois about strategies he uses for adapting the curriculum to meet the needs and interests of the children in his classroom.

In this episode Anni Reinking, Family Resource Specialists, interviews Jennifer Magnafici of Morrison, IL. During the pandemic Jennifer opened a childcare center. In this short episode she discusses the highs and lows and the lessons learned.  Find out more: www.starnet.org 

In this episode Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu), speaks with Maggie Dolan ( margaret.dolan@psd150.org ), Special Education Administrator at Peoria Public Schools, about the IEP process.  Find out more here: https://starnet.org/home/ Edited by @AKReinking 

In this episode Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) speaks with Dr. Jami Swindell ( jswindell@fontbonne.edu ) about the process of eligibility and the initial development of an IFSP.    Edited by @AKReinking STARNET Regions I&III: https://starnet.org/home/ 

In this episode Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) speaks with Abbey Cook, speech pathologist and owner of Communication Junction.  Abbey walks listeners through the process of transitioning from an IFSP to an IEP. What questions should families be ready to ask? How to advocate for your rights? How to lean in and be part of the, sometimes overwhelming, process? All of...

Join Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) as she interviews Dr. Kira Hamann (kirahamann@gmail.com) through her process as a parent in the IFSP process (Individual Family Service Process/Plan).  For more information, please checkout StarNet Regions I&III website: https://starnet.org/home/

In this episode, Dr. Anni Reinking (@AKReinking) (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) meets with mother Lisa Schofield. In this episode Lisa discusses her life as a mother of a son with high functioning autism who is not a thriving 25 year old who loves karaoke.  For more information about STARNET Regions I&III, visit our website: https://starnet.org/home/ 

Join Anni Reinking, Family Resource Specialist (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) interview Marissa Cline, BACA. She is a Board Certified ABA therapist and also the sibling of an adult diagnosed with Autism. In this conversation Marissa discusses her life growing up with a brother with autism, as well as her professional work as an ABA therapist.  https://starnet.org/home/ 

In this episode, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) talks with Cynthia Heren about her family, which includes three twice-exceptional children, and her blog called Inside Our Normal: https://www.facebook.com/insideournormal https://insideournormal.com/ https://starnet.org/home/

In this episode Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking, speaks with her colleague, Cecilia Mintz (Early Childhood Resource Specialist) about her experience advocating for her daughter. Cecilia speaks about her experience advocating to get her daughter the services she needs and deserves in the school environment.  https://starnet.org/home/

In this episode Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu), speaks with Melissa Millinger, LCSW, in her role as both a mental health consultant and as a mother of a child with special needs.  https://starnet.org/home/

In this podcast, Family Resource Specialist Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu) interviews Alexandra Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP. Alexandra is a speech pathologist located in Peoria, IL. Come listen to her story, her journey to finding her dream job, and advice for families/parents.  https://starnet.org/home/ 

In this episode Family Resource Specialist, Anni Reinking (ac-reinking@wiu.edu), talks with Amber Bittick about her journey with her son Christian. Christian has Downs Syndrome and Amber speaks about her journey as a mother, their journey as a military family that moves a lot, and the joy Christian brings to their lives and the lives of others on a daily basis.  https://starnet.org/home/

Join us, Cecilia Mintz and Bridget Meis, for an interview with Kim Burd to discuss her process for using project approach with children with exceptionalities.    https://starnet.org/home/ 

 In this episode Emily Reilly (ea-reilly@wiu.edu) speaks with Dr. Erin Barton from Vanderbilt University who presented on Early Childhood Inclusion: Supporting all Children Using Effective Practices. Erin is co-author of "The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox: How to Build and Lead a High-Quality Program and also has a website, Barton Research Lab, Vanderbilt University. https://starnet.org/home/ 

In this episode, Bridget Meis and Cecilia Mintz, early childhood resource specialists, invite Shaina Minneman and Terri Fink to discuss their successes and strategies for teaming and planning in the early childhood classroom. STARNET Regions I&III: https://starnet.org/home/