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 | 164 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyEducationParenting | |||
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Thank you for listening in this year! This week if our final week of Season 6. LIsten in as Robin, Angela and Abby look back and ahead to key topics in the world of inclusive public schools.
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Listen in as Robin, Angela and Abby interview Brian Harrigan and Deb Westaway from the Parker Charter School in Harvard, MA about their experience with the provision of special education in charter schools.
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Listen in as Robin, Angela and Abby discuss a recent Chalkbeat article about the Newark, NJ public schools and the possible over evaluation of students who are English Language Learners.
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Tonight Abby and Robin talk about the science of Math. This movement is a response to ongoing math achievement gaps for all students and suggests that it is just as important to teach procedural fluency (Facts/algorithms) as it is conceptual understa... 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 States6 months ago - Stimming
What about teaching neurotypical and non-disabled peers to understand why and be more accepting of these behaviors
Apple Podcasts5ayden'smomUnited States9 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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 States3 years ago
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A thoughtful trio covers special education from three angles—teaching, administration, and law—often blending practical classroom strategies with policy and legal perspectives. Episodes frequently center on inclusion, accountability, evaluation practices, and real-world implications for districts, families, and students. The show stands out for its candid banter, deep experience in Massachusetts contexts, and willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance, all while keeping a grounded, hands-on approach for educators and administrators.
Listeners are likely drawn to practical guidance on IEPs, evaluations, and navigating complex governance, as well as lively discussions that connect policy to everyday classroom realities. The dynam... more
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