All Means All Inclusive Education Podcast: Taking Risks and Being Vulnerable

Many educators, students, and families are heading back to school this month. In this All Means All Inclusive Education podcast episode, you'll hear one of their favorite quotes (or speeches) from Teddy Roosevelt, "The Man in the Arena." Each new day marks a new opportunity to share your authentic, vulnerable self with others as parents, students, educators or educational leaders. 

As you listen, consider what risks you will take for your students (or yourself) this year. How will you be a champion for others?

Webinar Wednesday: Access Abilities Podcast with Luis Pérez

UMass Amherst Assistive Technology Center's Kelsey Hall and Josh Pearson recently created the Access Abilities podcast. Their first podcast features educator, photographer, and published author/consultant Luis Pérez. To learn more about UDL [Universal Design for Learning] and assistive technology, be sure to listen to this informative and insightful interview. 

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A transcript of the podcast can be found at bit.ly/2F3YxBV

7 Special Needs Parenting Podcasts Worth Listening To

As educators and parents we are often searching for the latest information to help support our youngest learners. Podcasts are an excellent way to obtain the latest information on matters affecting your students or children from many leading experts in the respective fields. Nicole Eredics, a former teacher, education writer, parent and advocate, compiled a list of the top 7 special needs parenting podcasts that are worth listening to. Below is an abbreviated list. Click the link to read a more in-depth description of what each podcast has to offer. 

7 Special Needs Parenting Podcasts Worth Listening To Article Link 

1. Bam Radio's Special Education Channel hosted by Sharon LePage Plante

2. Special Needs Planning and Special Education Advocacy Podcasts hosted by Advocacy Attorney Bernard A. Krooks

3. Special Parents Confidential hosted by John Pellegrini

4. The Inclusive Class Podcast hosted by Terri Mauro and Nicole Eredics


5. The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio

6. Bringing Up Betty hosted by Sarah Evans


7. Unexceptional Moms: Hope and Encouragement for Special Needs Parents hosted by Ellen Stumbo and Erin Loraine

Source: Friendship Circle

Dyslexia Awareness Month: BAM Radio Learning Differently Podcast

BAM Radio Network offers a variety of excellent interviews and podcasts that primarily focus on current topics in education. Recently, the Special Education channel featured a podcast facilitated by Sharon Plante (@iplante) and featuring Jules Csillag (@julesteaches), which focused on tools to differentiate reading instruction for special needs students and how assistive technology can help students who learn differently to become independent, confident readers. Click the link below to listen to the podcast and visit the BAM Radio Network website to listen to the other podcasts available. 

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Source: BAM Radio Network