SPEDTalk

In this episode of SPEDTalk, Pam and John sit down with Cody Martin and Dr. Coral Wilkens to discuss why special education is so important in the lives of the children who recieve special education services. As educational models and paradigms shift, the one constant is the presence of exceptional educators who understand the power of connection. We the people of special education are what make th...

Let's Elevate the Conversation! In this Special Extended Edition of SPEDTalk, Pam and John sit down with Ron Morander to discuss his role as the Chief Operating Officer at Morgan's Wonderland. They also had the opportunity to talk with Nikki Young (Edutainment Director) and Allie Smith (Assistant Edutainment Director) about the impact that the Statewide Liaison Project had on the Morgan's Wonderla...

In this episode of SPEDTalk, Pam and John are hanging out with Steven Prater from the Texas Education Agency. That's right, Even Steven Prater from TEA is SPEDTalking about his his role as the Technical Assistance Manager in the Division of Special Education at TEA. Listen in as Steven discusses the work of his team of statewide coordinators, statewide networks, statewide frameworks, and changes w...

In this episode of SPEDTalk, Pam & John are joined by ESC Liaisons from Regions 10 & 13 as they elaborate on a collaborative project they are working on called Reading and Writing Connections for SPED Literacy. Come along as they discuss changes to the ELAR Standards and their work to bridge these streamlined standards to the vertical alignment for students with disabilities. Also, be sure...

Let's Elevate the Conversation! In this episode of SPEDTalk, join Pam & John as they talk with Dr. Justin Porter, State Director of Special Education at the Texas Education Agency, about his vision for Special Education in Texas.   @spedtalk2020   <------Twitter Link  TEA Resources  <-----SPED Links Big Changes <-----Transition App Link ARD Buddy <-----Dash...

Let's Elevate the Conversation! In this episode of SPEDTalk, Pam Humphrey and John Bullion introduce themselves to listeners and discuss the role of special education liaisons. The following resources are also shared. Big Changes  <-----Transition App Link ARD Buddy <-----Dashboard Link SPED Leadership Academy <-----Dashboard Link   ~Courage Creates Culture & Kindness Keeps...