The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education

🎙️ Episode Description Who Owns SDI? A Systems-Level Conversation with Dr. Tessie Bailey What happens when Specially Designed Instruction becomes more than just an IEP term—and starts becoming a shared responsibility across an entire school system? In this powerful conversation, Bob Barrows sits down with Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey from the PROGRESS Center to examine SDI through four critical lenses:...

🎙️ THE GOLDEN TICKET TO IMPROVE SPECIAL EDUCATION Reality of Local MTSS & SDI Implementation Guest: Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey Director, Progress Center | National Leader in MTSS, Intensive Intervention, and Special Education Systems ⭐ Episode Summary What is the real state of MTSS implementation in schools today? In this timely and practical episode, Bob Barrows sits down with Dr. Tessie Rose Ba...

SHOW NOTES — “CareerWise Apprenticeships & Staffing Solutions” Element 13 — Staffing Solutions (Performance Domain) Featuring: Noel Ginsburg, Founder of CareerWise ⭐ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In this powerful episode, Bob Barrows welcomes Noel Ginsburg — entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and founder of CareerWise — for a transformative look at how apprenticeships are reshaping solutions to special educ...

Emotional Intelligence: Improving the Climate in Special Education Guest: Dr. Joanne Panopoulos, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education & Student Services Host: Bob Barrows Podcast: The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Bob sits down with Dr. Joanne Panopoulos , a respected special education leader with 33+ years in the field, to explo...

“Today on The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education, we’re joined by Brett Wille, Principal of Monroe High School in Washington State. Monroe High School has been recognized by the University of Washington’s Haring Center for Inclusive Education as a Demonstration Site for Inclusionary Practices, modeling co-teaching, collaborative planning, and inclusive scheduling for schools across the sta...

 Dr. David Bateman, co-author of the newly released 4th Edition of A Principal’s Guide to Special Education , joins Bob Barrows on The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education podcast. Together they explore the evolving role of school leaders, critical legal updates, practical strategies for supporting IEP teams, and the future of inclusive education. This episode is a must-listen for principals...

In this two-part episode of The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education , we explore the groundbreaking role of AI in special education with Sean Klamm, creator of IEP Co-Pilot, and Dr. Lori Leppert, Special Education Director from Illinois who is actively using the tool in her district. Part 1: The Vision Behind IEP Co-Pilot We kick things off with Sean Klamm, who shares the origin story of IE...

💡 Are we protecting… or limiting? In special education, we often prioritize safety over opportunity —but at what cost? Students with disabilities deserve the chance to take risks, learn from challenges, and grow into independent, capable adults. This is the essence of The Dignity of Risk —the belief that real learning and self-determination come from experience, not overprotection. 🎧 I’m thrille...

Hearing from the legend Barry Rosenberg who transformed lives for people with IDD.

Hearing from the authors of the Practical Guide to High Leverage Practices in Special Education with Dr. Ruby L. Owiny and Dr. Kyena E. Cornelius. GUIDING QUESTIONS:   1.      Could you describe the journey of developing HLPs and the collaborative efforts of those involved over the past decade? 2.      What was it like for the two of you to lead the creation of the Practical Guide to High Leverage...

Dr. Adrielle McCarty, renowned Autism consultant and partner of the Barrows Barometer on Special Education, joins the show to discuss Autism in our public schools!

The Harmony between various stakeholder groups impacts the Climate of Special Education.  In this episode we break down harmony between special education and general education as well as the harmony between school district and families.  

Episode 2 Show Notes and Description 1.       Optimism is the first element in the Climate category .   The Clarity and Order for Special Education Success platform includes three categories:  Climate, Structure and Performance.  Optimism is the first element of the Climate category.  By improving the level of Optimism in your special education community, you begin to improve your Climate and are...

A brief overview of what you can expect from the Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education podcast!

Episode 1 Show Notes and Description 1.      Clarity and Order Overview  - The origin of this professional learning platform is based on the experiences of Bob Barrows who has served as a Special Education Director for 14 years and a high school administrator for 16 years.  When clarity for expectations is lacking for special education staff, the order of the special education continuum suffers. 2...