
In 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 | 140 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyEducationParenting | |||

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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
Starting this September, Massachusetts has changed how it calculates the required days for the provision of an IEP. Join Abby, Robin and Angela as they discuss the recent changes to the 30/45 and annual IEP timelines.
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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
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 :-)
Abby, Robin and Angela bring a wealth of knowledge to this topic. Each episode is the perfect mix of informative and entertaining. #bigfan!
I want to listen to the opening of each episode but the music makes me feel so anxious I just can’t do it!
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Focusing on the nuanced field of special education, the discussions are primarily led by a team of experienced professionals sharing their insights, challenges, and successes. Key topics revolve around legislation like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), individualized education plans (IEPs), and strategies for educators and parents advocating for students with disabilities. The conversations also address recent changes in educational policies, the emotional dimensions of special education, and the importance of community involvement in supporting students with unique needs. Notably, the hosts infuse humor into serious subjects, making complex topics more accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
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