Shows
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesAssessing Your Child’s Learning Challenges — Getting the IEPSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 12In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks about: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and its requirements for accommodating children with disabilities in the educational system Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) — what is this and when is it needed Strategies for dealing with uncooperative school districts, including legal options and seeking private assessmentsThe significance of unilateral placement notices for securing appropriate educational services at public expenseDisclaimer: The law is complex and this podcast does not cover all situations, legal resp...
2025-07-3038 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesTailoring Educational Programs for Students with Learning Differences with Julie SmithSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 11In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Julie Smith, Head of School at Stanbridge Academy.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Stanbridge Academy's programs, including their small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and social pragmatics training * Stanbridge’s recent certification as a non-public school, which allows them to serve a broader segment of the population * Stanbridge’s admission process, success stories, and the importance of preparing students for future educational opportu...
2025-07-1431 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesInnovative Special Education Solutions with Lisa O'Hearn-KeckSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 10In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Lisa O'Hearn-Keck, Dean of Students/Director of Community Outreach of Palo Alto Preparatory.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How Palo Alto Preparatory supports children with special needs through experiential learning and individualized attention * How Palo Alto Prep caters to a wide range of students, including those with learning differences, ADHD, high-functioning autism, anxiety, and depression * The importance of a collaborative relationship with...
2025-06-2736 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesDyslexia Decoded: A Guide for Parents with School Leader Kristen AtkinsSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 9In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Kristen Atkins, Head of School at Winston Preparatory School.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- The importance of phonological awareness, foundational literacy skills, and progress monitoring using tools like the DIBELS to support students with dyslexia- The need for schools to train all teachers in foundational literacy skills, suggesting that effective reading instruction should be integrated across all subjects- The...
2025-06-1736 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesCommunity & Legal Support for Special Needs Families with April McCoySpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 8In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with April McCoy, an attorney, who specializes in special education and school discipline defense. She now works at LACY, which stands for Legal Advocates for Children and Youth. LACY is a program of a larger nonprofit called the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, which is the largest legal aid services nonprofit in Santa Clara County.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * April’s personal journey into special education ad...
2025-06-0536 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesPersonalized Learning & Special Needs with Danielle Beiser of Fusion AcademySpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 7In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Danielle Beiser, Director of Admissions, Fusion Academy.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- Understanding the IEP process, highlighting options like private schools for children not making progress in traditional settings- Fusion Academy's unique one-on-one educational model, which personalizes education to cater to various student needs, including those with special needs and twice-exceptional students- The benefits of personalized learning, such as...
2025-05-2335 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesThe Role of Psychologists in Special Ed & IEPsSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 6In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with licensed psychologist (CA PSY17794), Brendan Pratt, Ph.D. Dr. Pratt is owner of The Pratt Center, which specializes in psychological testing and school meeting support in the Bay Area. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The importance of comprehensive evaluations for children with learning disabilities to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective support strategies, emphasizing the critical role of keeping thorough records and active participation by parents...
2025-04-2937 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesProviding Tailored Education to Children with Special Needs with Dr. Marina VasermanSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 5In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Dr. Marina Vaserman, founder of Open Mind School and a foster parent in Santa Clara County and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), championing the rights of vulnerable youth. Tune in to the episode to hear about: - The importance of specialty schools in providing tailored education to children with special needs, highlighting the unique approach of Open Mind School in Northern California, which focuses on inclusivity and lifelong le...
2025-04-0937 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesThe Importance of Collaboration in IEPs with Molly MatavaSpecial Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 4In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner speaks with Molly Matava, special education and IEP advocate.Tune in to the episode to hear about: - Molly’s role in helping parents navigate the IEP process, emphasizing the importance of documenting information and collaborating with school districts - The distinctions between what an advocate can do versus when it might be necessary to hire an attorney, stressing that most issues can be resolved without legal intervention ...
2025-03-2537 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesIEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress (Part 3)Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 3In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner presents part 3 of his series, IEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress. Did you miss Parts 1 and 2? See them here: * Part 1 — https://youtu.be/jhXx94b6Lfs * Part 2 — https://youtu.be/3BYu0vhxcrwTune in for these key takeaways: * The importance of having clear goals of what you want for your child's education * The importance of parents involving experts, such as therapists and privately funded specialists, in IEP...
2025-02-2238 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesIEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress (Part 2)Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 2In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner presents part 2 of his series, IEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress. This episode focuses on how to improve your child's IEP. Did you miss Part 1? See it here: https://youtu.be/jhXx94b6LfsTune in to hear about: * Detailed strategies on how parents can better engage in the IEP process, such as knowing what they want to achieve, asking extensive questions, and reviewing reports * Understanding the importance of a...
2025-02-2246 min
Special Education Essentials: For Parents & FamiliesIEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress (Part 1)Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 1In this inaugural episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, your host, attorney David Tollner, introduces this new podcast and shares part one of his “IEP 101” series. The podcast aims to provide valuable information to parents navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for children with special needs. The first three episodes will impart 10 key rules to abide by when preparing for an IEP meeting to ensure these meetings are productive and that the child is progressing as much as possible. Tune in to the e...
2025-02-2226 min
Rediscovering New YorkDowntown BrooklynJoin me this week as we journey to Downtown Brooklyn.
My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular and the show’s Special Consultant, David Griffin of Landmark Branding; and St. John Frizell, Sohui Kim and Ben Schneider, founders and partners of the recently restored iconic Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner.
Segment 1
Jeff introduces the first guest of the show, Rediscovering New York regular, David Griffin, and the two begin the talk of Downtown Brooklyn, back to the Native and pre-colonial history, its start gaining an identity in the Revolutionary era and detailing its timeline all the way through the eighteenth and...
2020-04-081h 02
Shagbag Radio ShowShagbag Radio Show #934Congressman Jimmy Panetta
Chef Rich Pepe/Mr. Italy of Carmel
Chef Tene Shake
Tony Tollner/Rio Grill+Montrio Bistro+Tarpys
Shane Dallmann/The Movie Guy
2020-02-2951 min