Collaborative Partners
Collaborative Partners
Podcast Description
The Collaborative Partners podcast series provides a platform to continue the discussion around supporting our Special Programs families and enhancing educational experiences for every student. Our goal is to bring together voices and insights that empower families and foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the journey toward a meaningful future.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes around transition support, behavioral supports, community resources, and assistive technology, with episodes featuring discussions on topics such as transitioning from high school to post-secondary services, collaboration between families and schools, and understanding behavioral supports. Specific episodes include 'Preparing for Transitions' and 'Exploring Behavior Supports', which highlight practical strategies and questions to empower parents and caregivers.
The Collaborative Partners podcast series provides a platform to continue the discussion around supporting our Special Programs families and enhancing educational experiences for every student. Our goal is to bring together voices and insights that empower families and foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the journey toward a meaningful future.
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services, Mary Beth Pinnell, for an informative conversation about the special education evaluation process, related services, and how families can navigate important conversations and collaborate with their child’s support team.
Ashley starts by asking Mary Beth to share a little about herself and her roles in the district (00:46). Later, Ashley and Mary Beth have a conversation centered around:
- Special Education Evaluation Process (1:21)
- Private Evaluation Considerations (6:18)
- Parent Questions (8:29)
- Related Services (8:45)
- Explaining a Full Individual Evaluation (FIE) to Your Child (9:55)
- Talking to Your Child About their Disability (12:45)
- I Have Concerns After My ARD (14:00)
- Ways for Families to Collaborate (15:08)
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