Constructive Collaboration in Special Education: Recent Episodes
Katrina Goldie, Heather Wright
The Constructive Collaboration in Special Education podcast is hosted by Katrina Goldie and Heather Wright, M.Ed. Katrina is a parent of a child with Down Syndrome and Heather is a certified special education teacher. Both are Master IEP Coaches® who support families navigating special education. They will collaborate to bring topics to the special education community from the perspective of their unique experiences. Special needs parents and teachers can collaborate! www.heatherwrightconsultant.com katrinagoldie.com
This episode we discuss the importance of the physical location of special education classrooms in order to promote true inclusion. hwright.consultant@gmail.com, katgoldieiep@gmail.com, https://www.heatherwrightconsultant.com/, https://katrinagoldie.com/
In this episode we discuss how organization is key for parents. We also share a tool that was created by Heather to help parents accomplish better organization. https://a.co/d/0DKX5Gp hwright.consultant@gmail.com. Katgoldieiep@gmail.com. https://www.heatherwrightconsultant.com/. https://katrinagoldie.com/
In this episode we discuss some of the challenges that your child might face with school lockers. We offer a few solutions that can be addressed in an IEP or 504. https://www.heatherwrightconsultant.com/ https://katrinagoldie.com/ Hwright.consultant@gmail.com katgoldieiep@gmail.com
In this episode we will discuss the importance of relationships and how to build them. Start the new year off changing the narrative and the relationship with your school team.
Is your child exhibiting behaviors at school or at home? This episode is all about behavior and how it is communication. Behaviors are typically seen when there is an unmet need or want. Listen to this episode for strategies and steps that you can take with your school team. Visit us at: https://www.heatherwrightconsultant.com/. https://katrinagoldie.com/ Email us at: Hwright.consultant@gmail.com. Katgoldieiep@gmail.com
There is a big difference between accommodations and modifications. We discuss the difference between the two and give examples of each. A student can have both!
In this episode we discuss a few ways to be sure that you, as the parent, are being heard with your school team.
Do you know the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP? If not, then this episode is for you. We discuss the difference between the two and what is provided with each.
It is the time of year that people are thinking about gifts for their child's school team. In this episode we discuss a few unique ideas that support the special needs community as well as one that is free.
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In this episode we discuss parent input statements and how they promote collaboration at the IEP table as well as help ensure that your voice is heard. We will give you a few items to include and how to make this part of the IEP more impactful.
Does your child’s IEP pass the stranger test? What is the stranger test? Join us to find out.
In this episode we discuss staff shortages in the special education community and tips on how to address this with the school team. Listen to find a few outside of the box solutions!
In this episode we discuss communication and how it impacts both home and school. We share our own personal experiences and give you a few tips to help build open and honest communication with the IEP team.