Field Notes: Conversations in Special Education Leadership
Field Notes: Conversations in Special Education Leadership
Podcast Description
“Field Notes: Conversations in Special Education Leadership” is the official podcast of MAASE, where we amplify the stories, insights, and innovations shaping the future of special education leadership across Michigan.
Each episode features authentic conversations with administrators, educators, advocates, and change-makers who are making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.
Whether you’re a seasoned director or just starting your journey, this podcast is your go-to space for professional growth, inspiration, and connection with peers who share your purpose.
Listen in, learn something new, and stay connected to the pulse of special education in Michigan.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on special education leadership, highlighting topics such as innovative practices, policy changes, and personal experiences in the field. Examples of episodes include discussions on the challenges faced by educators and leaders, along with strategies for fostering an inclusive educational environment.
“Field Notes: Conversations in Special Education Leadership” is the official podcast of MAASE, where we amplify the stories, insights, and innovations shaping the future of special education leadership across Michigan.
Each episode features authentic conversations with administrators, educators, advocates, and change-makers who are making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities.
Whether you’re a seasoned director or just starting your journey, this podcast is your go-to space for professional growth, inspiration, and connection with peers who share your purpose.
Listen in, learn something new, and stay connected to the pulse of special education in Michigan.
Awards celebrate outstanding work, but what sits behind the recognition? In this episode of Field Notes, host Cheryl-Marie Manson sits down with seven distinguished Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) award winners representing over 100 years of combined experience across Michigan’s local districts and Intermediate School Districts (ISDs).
Together, they go beyond the trophies to discuss the real engine of special education leadership: building authentic relationships, empowering teams, breaking down systemic barriers, and fostering a deep sense of belonging for every student.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
– The Story Behind the Recognition: What receiving state and national honors (including the Marvin Beekman, CASE Outstanding Administrator, Patricia Gilcrest Fraser, Murray O’Batten Humanitarian, and Jeff Butler Scholarship awards) truly means to leaders at every stage of their career.
– Redefining Impact: Moving past test scores to measure success through parent trust, community integration, and student belonging.
– Core Leadership Practices: Balancing urgency with patience, leading as a “lead learner,” active listening, and dismantling silos between general and special education.
– Looking Ahead: The upcoming challenges leaders are tackling, from capacity building and early childhood LRE to reducing emergency seclusion and restraint statewide.
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