A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer walk into a bar....all you ever wanted to know about special education
Robin Fabiano, Abigail Hanscom, Angela SmagulaIn this podcast, we hope to share information, lessons learned, interviews with VIPs in the field of special education. Join Robin Fabiano, Abby Hanscom and Angela Smagula as they bring diverse viewpoints and some humor to an otherwise serious topic.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingEducation | |||
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Have you seen this apple accessibility video? In our 1st episode back in season 6, Abby, Robin and Angela talk about the cool tools out there supporting students at the college level and if they are accommodations if they are universally available to... more
Listen in as Angela, Robin and Abby discuss two big dates in November and December - the actual 50th Birthday of the IDEA and National Inclusive Schools Week 2025. Here are some links related to both events and a link to help you identify who your lo... more
Last week Robin, Abby and Angela were live on NASET (National Association of Special Education Teachers)'s monthly webinar for a mini pod and Q&A. Here is the recording of that episode- enjoy!
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Listen in as Angela, Robin and Abby discuss the new Massachusetts regulations redefining Time Out and Seclusion. For documents related to the discussion see the link here.
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Sometimes, people lose their cool in Team meetings!! Listen in while Angela, Robin and Abby discuss strategies you can use to manage these moments in real time, intervene beforehand so they don't happen at all and follow up if they do.
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Sorry! We couldn't record this week, so please enjoy a repeat episode in which Robin and Angela discuss steps that can be taken when a student case starts to get litigous.
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Listen in as Robin, Angela and Abby discuss Massachusetts' new Out of District Placement monitoring process and form.
Here is a link to the newly shared form (September 2025) from the MADESE if you want to follow along.
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Listen in as Robin and Abby discuss common misconceptions about classroom management and behavioral support. These great ideas are based on a recent Eduptopia article "7 Classroom management mistakes and the research on how to fix them" which can... more
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- Fabulous
Excellent advice and a clear understanding of special education. The explanations were accurate, and easy to understand, making complex topics much clearer.
Apple Podcasts5justahumandog
United Statesa month ago - Stimming
What about teaching neurotypical and non-disabled peers to understand why and be more accepting of these behaviors
Apple Podcasts5ayden'smomUnited States4 months ago - Science of Reading
This episode on the science of reading was so frustrating to listen to. Please, if you’re going to make a podcast episode, do it about a topic that you know and can explain. Thinking that science of reading is primarily about phonics instruction shows that you didn’t read that book and that you don’t understand what the science of reading is.
The episode frames phonics instruction and development of background knowledge and vocabulary as an either/or, and that view is wildly inaccurate. Simply... more
Apple Podcasts1Elbarato26United States9 months ago - So helpful!
Thank you for your time and knowledge sharing! I loved the podcasts about the new MCAS ballot question and ESY. Keep up this great and important work :-)
Apple Podcasts5Sam7316806United Statesa year ago - Fab podcast!
Abby, Robin and Angela bring a wealth of knowledge to this topic. Each episode is the perfect mix of informative and entertaining. #bigfan!
Apple Podcasts5Love the show98765United States2 years ago - Argh the music!
I want to listen to the opening of each episode but the music makes me feel so anxious I just can’t do it!
Apple Podcasts3carroty33United States3 years ago - A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer Walk into a Bar
This is an excellent podcast: informative, interesting, thought-provoking, entertaining. Robin, Abby, and Angela share what is clearly a wealth of knowledge, insight, wisdom, and firsthand experience dealing with all aspects of special education. You can tell that they love their jobs, believe down to the bone in the underlying tenets of inclusion (“.. a right, not a privilege”), and are 100% committed to the students and families with whom they work and the teachers and administrators with whom... more
Apple Podcasts5fan-o-rockUnited States5 years ago
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This podcast provides a comprehensive exploration of topics relevant to special education through the engaging perspectives of a special education teacher, a district administrator, and an education lawyer. Key discussions revolve around the evolving landscape of special education laws, advocacy, and practical strategies for educators to navigate the complexities of individual education plans (IEPs), behavioral management, and compliance with educational regulations. The hosts share personal anecdotes, significant milestones such as the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and answer listener questions, making the content both informative and relatable. The blend of expertise, humor, and heartfelt comm... more
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