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Bright Spots in Education2025 Leadership Academy: Takeaways for the New School YearJeremiah interviews a live panel of charter leaders at the 2025 Charter SELPA Leadership Academy in Sacramento California. New Charter SELPA program coordinator Grace Ridgeway shares her favorite SELPA sped resources, and panelists give insight into challenges, solutions, and successes from the 2024-2025 school year. Show Notes: El Dorado Charter SELPA Special Education Procedural Guide 2025-2026 Annual Special Education Playbook Charter SELPA Staffing Shortages and Credentialing Resources padlet To access guidance documents, professional learning opportunities and other El Dorado Charter SELPA resources, visit www.charterselpa.org
2025-08-0817 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS4 Ep. 1: Artwork is Liberation Work: Creativity as a Tool for Student BecomingNikko Kimzin is a joy filled professional performer, social impact producer, and cultural strategist that seeks to uplift the human spirit. As Founder and Lead Consultant with Kimzin Creative (CA based arts & equity consulting group), he centers the cultural strengths and dreams of historically marginalized communities to transform policy, funding, and placemaking. Kimzin Creative collaborates with local governments, schools/districts, and arts & culture organizations to create equitable access to culturally relevant arts processes and programming to inform public use and design. Services include: Arts education, creative producing, and consultation on community engagement and arts-as-data-collection strategies. ...
2025-06-1036 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 9: Leading Change by Elevating Every VoiceDr. Adam Clark is the current Superintendent of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, having joined in July 2020. Prior to this, he served as the Superintendent of the Vallejo City Unified School District. Dr. Clark has also held various leadership positions in education, including Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, and principal at all three levels. He earned his doctorate from Saint Mary's College of California. Resources:XLinkedInInstagramCAAASA
2025-05-0450 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 8: Power of Storytelling: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the FutureJosh Chuck is a fourth-generation resident of San Francisco's Chinatown, where his family has deep roots, including doctors, merchants, teachers, and pastors. With over 25 years of experience as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser, he is deeply committed to his community. He recently co-directed his first feature documentary, CHINATOWN RISING, alongside his father, Rev. Harry Chuck and has presented the film in various forms to over 260 audiences. He also recently co-directed the film Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America Trailer, which premiered in March 2025. Josh takes great pride in the rich history of activism in his community and is...
2025-04-2240 minBright Spots in EducationP2P Presents Listening Through Conflict with David DowlingIn Episode 10, sponsored by Pathways to Partnership, Jeremiah sits down with David Dowling, live at the 2025 SELPA Administrators of California ADR Conference to discuss how important active listening, managing your own perspective, and intentional communication can be when resolving or managing disagreements. Show Notes: David Dowling https://www.dowlingdisputeresolution.com/ https://law.pepperdine.edu/straus/ (Pepperdine Institute for Dispute Resolution) Book Recommendation: Getting To Yes (Roger Fisher, William Ury) For more about Pathways to Partnership, visit www.Pathways2Pa...
2025-04-0418 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 7: Championing Change: Strengthening Relationships & CommunitiesAs an Author of CHAMPIONS Creed, Speaker and NCAA, WNBA & NBA G-League Broadcaster, Marke Freeman works with organizations, teams and individuals worldwide educating, equipping and empowering through sports.She has explored all four corners of sports as a Professional Athlete, College Coach, Sports Analyst and Director of Player Development for her own Skills Academy – Max-OUT Basketball. Following her professional playing career she immediately found her purpose impacting from the sidelines at University of Missouri – Kansas City and later Washington University – Saint Louis completing her coaching career with a 75% winning record, even making an Elite Eight Appearance in the 2019 NCAA Tournamen...
2025-03-2836 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 6: Sense of Belonging as a Catalyst for Educational SuccessJoseph Clevenger Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs at the San Diego County Office of Education, overseeing student safety, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, and Special Education Services. As a former Superintendent with over 20 years of educational experience dedicated to expanding equitable access and opportunities for all students, he understands the impact of Systems work through collaboration. Since his arrival, Joseph has been building departmental connections and is engaged in advancing SDCOE’s goals of reducing poverty and increasing the sense of belonging for every student and staff member within the organization.
2025-03-1431 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 5: Elevating Voices: Celebrating Cultural Representation and Leadership in AAPI EducationDr. Rebecca Penh is an Executive Leadership Coach in the Learning and Leadership Division at the San Diego County Office of Education. Dr. Penh is an educator with over 20 years of experience. Within that time she has been a classroom teacher, Resource Teacher (where she provided instructional training and support for all teachers), a school principal, and a district administrator. This continuum of learning has led to her current work as an executive leadership coach here at the San Diego County Office of Education where she supports schools. Her work and passion is rooted in educational equity, access and opp...
2024-12-1835 minBright Spots in EducationP2P Presents Leadership Through Building BridgesJeremiah records live at the annual Charter SELPA Leadership Academy in Long Beach, CA. In the Charter SELPA’s first collaboration episode with Pathways to Partnership, Jeremiah sits down with Aubrie Fulk and the P2P crew to learn more about their organization and how they support school leaders, parents, and IEP team members with proactive conflict resolution. Next, he interviews a panel of leadership academy attendees on initiatives at their school, how they support each other in their school communities, and developing stakeholder relationships. Pathways To Partnership: Aubrie Fulk, Director of Student, Family, & District Suppo...
2024-12-1026 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 4: Bridging the Digital Divide in Schools Through a Techquity LensKen Shelton (He/Him/His) is a highly distinguished, multi-award-winning professional and best-selling author in the field of education. He holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specific focus on Educational Technology and New Media Design and Production. His academic background is complemented by over two decades of teaching experience, with a significant part of his career devoted to shaping young minds at the Middle School level. Ken is an esteemed and highly sought-after thought leader in education, particularly in the areas of educational technology, learning experience design, and leadership development. Ken’s expertise also extends to the...
2024-12-0447 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 3: Reducing Implicit Bias through Awareness, Teamwork, and CoachingDr. Tracey A. Benson, CEO of Tracey A. Benson Consulting and founder of the Anti-Racist Leadership Institute, received his doctorate in Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Masters of School Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He has served as an assistant professor of educational leadership, high school principal, middle school vice-principal, and elementary school teacher. His research explores the vestiges of structural racism in K-12 education that continue to impede the academic success of students of color. His book, Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism, was re...
2024-11-0441 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 2: Miracle League Extends Smiles for MilesDan Engel is a visionary and dynamic non-profit, social enterprise, operating, financial and investment executive who has spent the past 16 years devoted to impacting the communities in which he lives, works and operates. Dan began his professional career as an investment banker, helped build a company that was sold to Berkshire Hathaway, became a nonprofit junkie, resumed his financial career managing a single-family office and more recently specializing in the design, acquisition and management of life insurance.
Dan is the co-founder, board member emeritus, treasurer and coach of the Miracle League of San Diego and is the co...
2024-09-0432 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS3 Ep. 1: Community-Centered Leadership: Rich in Culture, Values, and Student FocusedLinnette Castañeda is currently the Director of Educational Services for National School District. She has served as an instructional assistant in Special Education, a teacher in elementary schools, a resource teacher, and a principal. Under her principalship, her school became recognized as a PBIS Platinum Level school. During her leadership, she has organized the district's inaugural Back to School Resource Fair, hosted the first Secret Santa Event in collaboration with Costco Optical, and is set to launch its first 6th Grade Student Summit. This summit will prepare students for the transition to secondary school, addressing topics like peer pre...
2024-08-2127 min
Podcast Mulai Dulu Aja.84 - Solusi Bangun Rumah Hemat - Selpa Aldiansyah
Episode ini bersama Selpa Aldiansyah (Astara Studio) bercerita mengenai membangun bisnis kontraktor arsitektur dan mindset dalam berbisnis.
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2024-05-271h 01
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep. 9: High Quality IEPs: Creating Access to Build & Sustain Collaborative PartnershipsHigh Quality IEPs (HQ IEPs) Resource Lead Project works collaboratively within the Statewide System of Support to increase the knowledge and engagement of families and students and build the capacity of LEAs, COEs, and SELPAs so that IEP design and development will result in educational benefit. Additionally, they provide technical assistance to LEAs identified by the California Department of Education as needing targeted assistance.
Biographies:
Heather DiFede is the Executive Director for East County SELPA. She is currently serving on the IEP Expert Panel for California. Under her leadership, East County SELPA ha...
2024-05-0930 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 8: Educating and Empowering Communities through Motivational SpeakingEugene Hamilton, is a renowned speaker, youth advocate and educational consultant that has had the privilege of delivering more than 500 keynote presentations in over 25 U.S. States and internationally in such places as: England; Bermuda; Zimbabwe; the Virgin Islands and Canada. Currently, he serves as the Lead Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of The Eugene Hamilton Group, a professional speaking and PreK-12 education consulting firm.
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Eugene Hamilton, is a renowned speaker, youth advocate and educational consultant that has had the privilege of delivering more than 500 keynote presentations in over 25 U.S...
2024-04-1531 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 7: Wellness as the Key Driver in Repurposing Our Public School SystemDr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade is Professor of Latina/o Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University.
Biography:
Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade is Professor of Latina/o Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University. He was a founder of the Roses in Concrete Community School, a community responsive lab school in East Oakland and has been a classroom teacher and school leader in East Oakland (CA) for the past 30 years.
Resources:
Roses in Concrete Community School
TC Press Artic...
2024-04-031h 34
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 6: Universal Design for Learning: Building Access & Opportunities for all StudentsJennifer Boettger is a Statewide Lead in the Open Access UDL project. The Open Access Project is funded by the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence as a content Lead within California's Collaborative for Educational Excellence.
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Jennifer Boettger is a Statewide Lead in the Open Access UDL project. In the role, Jennifer works diligently to improve educational outcomes for all students by providing organizational support through her work promoting the UDL Framework and aligning initiatives that focus on creating an equitable learning environment that values culture, d...
2024-02-2825 minBright Spots in EducationThe Power of HopeIn Episode 8, we were able to record live at the 2024 El Dorado Charter SELPA Inspiration to Action Symposium. Our theme was The Power of Hope, and I got to sit down with keynote speaker and disability rights advocate Jennifer Wolfsheimer, as well as our morning speaker, best-selling author and professor Dr. Emad Rahim. Hundreds of educators from across the state were in attendance on location in San Diego, and the SELPA was able to recognize and celebrate several amazing schools, and educators for their innovation and dedication to creating hope and bright futures for their students.
2024-02-2317 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 5: Bringing Schools, Families and Communities Together: Community Schools as a StrategyLuisa Paningbatan, Executive Director, Whole Child and Community Design Student Services and Programs, and Erin Mahoney, Senior Director, Community Schools Whole Child and Community Design at the San Diego County Office of Education
Biographies:
Luisa Paningbatan has over 20 years of experience in education. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Whole Child and Community Design at the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) leading the regional technical assistance support for emerging and existing community schools in Imperial, Orange and San Diego counties. Prior to SDCOE, she served as Director of...
2024-01-2932 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 4: Expanding the Support and Advocacy for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs with Lupita Olguin-Rubio and Vanessa LopezLupita Olguin-Rubio and Vanessa Lopez are both Coordinators of Inclusionary Practices at Project MuSE, Imperial County SELPA. Project MuSE is a Special Education Resource Lead within the Statewide System of Support.
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Lupita Olguin-Rubio is a Coordinator of Inclusionary Practices at Imperial County SELPA. Ms. Olguin-Rubio has over 25 years of experience as a curriculum coordinator providing professional development on English learners' literacy and language development topics at the Imperial County Office of Education. Ms. Ms. Olguin-Rubio believes that multilingualism is an asset and that every student is entitled to have his or her voice valued and...
2024-01-1734 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 3: The Impact of Healing: Understanding how Knowledge of History, Culture and Community Involvement Helps Create Impactful Systems Change in Schools with Dr. Joaquín NogueraDr. Joaquín Noguera, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Administration at Loyola Marymount University's School of Education.
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Dr. Joaquín Noguera earned his Ph.D. in social science and comparative education and a master’s degree in education from UCLA. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from St. John’s University. He is a former social worker, K-12 teacher, school leader, and director of the International Youth Leadership Institute, which is dedicated to serving Black and Latinx youth in New York City. His research engages three broad areas: the limi...
2023-12-1242 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 2: Creating Long-term Opportunity and Access for All Students through Innovation and Technology with Dr. Matthew TessierDr. Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation at the San Diego County Office of Education.
Biography:
Dr. Matthew Tessier has been serving the educational community for the past 25 years in a variety of roles. He began his teaching career at Feaster – Edison Charter School in Chula Vista and taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. Matthew worked as a National Mathematics Trainer for Edison Schools, leading math instruction for 20 schools in California, Texas, and Georgia. His administrative career has been marked by dramatic improvements in student achievement at each site he led. While a...
2023-11-1626 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignS2 Ep 1: Bringing the Equity Community Together to Learn and Share Ideas for Collaboration: Equity is Love in Action 2024 with Dr. Talisa SullivanDr. Talisa Sullivan, Executive Director of the Equity Department at the San Diego County Office of Education
Biography:
Dr. Talisa Sullivan has been an educator for more than 20 years, serving students, teachers, staff, families, and the community across five large counties: San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange. She specializes in serving marginalized populations who have experienced intergenerational inequities and marginalization and has built a rapport as an equity leader for county offices, comprehensive and alternative schools, and programs throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. She earned a Bachelor of...
2023-10-2120 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignAbout UsWelcome to the Equity, Disproportionality, and Design (ED&D) Podcast, where we connect with educators and community members who are dedicated to fostering equitable systems and nurturing inclusive school environments for every student.
2023-10-2101 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking Everyone Happy: Re-Imagining SELPA GovernanceThis segment is entitled, “Making Everyone Happy: Re-Imagining SELPA Governance,” and is part two of our special education governance coverage. It features four experts in the field with vast experience in working as part of collaborative SELPA teams. Todd Brose is the proud Superintendent of Red Bluff Joint Union High School District and the Chair of the Tehama County SELPA Superintendents’ Council. Under Todd’s leadership, the Red Bluff community is committed to recognizing diversity and making a connection with every student, every day. He has been a longtime advocate for special educ...
2023-06-231h 01
Making it Happen PodcastMaking It Accessible: Delivering Quality Mental Health ServicesThis segment is entitled, “Making It Accessible: Delivering Quality Mental Health Services.” This is another of several podcast episodes in Season 2 of the SELPA Making It Happen! podcast series, and it features four passionate leaders with significant experience in the design and delivery of mental health programs for students with disabilities. Trina Frazier, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and SELPA for the Fresno County SELPA. Trina has served as a SELPA administrator since 2005, and presently oversees special education across the 31 member districts and 17 charters. Trina currently serves o...
2023-04-0447 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking the Connection: Understanding SELPA GovernanceThis segment is entitled, “Making the Connection: Understanding SELPA Governance,” which is the first of a two-part segment, and it features four experts with vast experience in special education governance.Garth Lewis is the Superintendent of the Yolo County Office of Education. Garth has served in education for over 27 years, starting out as a paraeducator, teacher, site and district administrator, and as the assistant superintendent of instructional services and equity at the Yolo County Office of Education. He believes access to a high-quality public education is a signifi...
2023-03-311h 02
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 4: Natasha King - The State of School-based Mental Health in CaliforniaIn this episode, Natasha King, SELPA Manager for the San Mateo County Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA), joins Duncan and Laine and special guest host Dawn Ortiz to discuss what’s missing in mental health support, how to reset and recalibrate with students, California’s mental health funding landscape, and building programming in school districts to serve all students.
https://vpm.org/news/articles/37715/virginia-educators-build-connections-to-combat-teen-anxiety
https://selpa.info/
2023-01-1754 min
MINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 4: Natasha King - The State of School-based Mental Health in CaliforniaIn this episode, Natasha King, SELPA Manager for the San Mateo County Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA), joins Duncan and Laine and special guest host Dawn Ortiz to discuss what’s missing in mental health support, how to reset and recalibrate with students, California’s mental health funding landscape, and building programming in school districts to serve all students.
https://vpm.org/news/articles/37715/virginia-educators-build-connections-to-combat-teen-anxiety
https://selpa.info/
2023-01-1754 minBright Spots in EducationInclusion: Moving Past Awareness to ActionFor Episode 7, Moises and Jeremiah sit down with Diana Pastora Carson, the keynote speaker for the upcoming El Dorado Charter SELPA "A Time to Thrive" Symposium in Sacramento on Friday, January 27th, 2023. Diana speaks on the topic of inclusion and provides practical tips on how listeners can serve as allies for individuals with disabilities in their fight for equal rights and access. Diana also shares important inclusion resources and provides tips on how listeners can shift from inspiration to action for individuals with disabilities in their fight for equal rights and access.To register...
2023-01-0622 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignThe Pursuit of Building Diverse Mindsets, While Representing Your Community with Dr. Virginia Loh-HaganEmail: vlog-hagan@sdsu.edu
Instagram: @sdsuapidacenter
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center (APIDA) Website: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/apida-resource
SDSU APIDA Employee resource Group Website: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/ergs/apida
The Asian American Education Project
Biography:
Dr. Loh-Hagan is the inaugural Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University. She is also the Co-Executive Director of The Asian American Education Project. She served as a faculty member in SDSU’s College of Education where she directed the Liberal Stu...
2022-11-2856 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignEquity and Advocacy as a Continuous Cycle with Dr. Samuel OrtizEmail: ortizs@stjohns.edu
Website: https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/faculty/samuel-o-ortiz
Biography
Dr. Ortiz is Professor of Psychology and Director of Graduate Programs in School Psychology at St. John's University, New York. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and a credential in school psychology with postdoctoral training in bilingual school psychology from San Diego State University. He has served as Visiting Professor and Research Fellow at Nagoya University, Japan, as Vice President for Professional Affairs of APA Division 16 (School Psychology), as member and Chair o...
2022-08-1555 minBright Spots in EducationLeadership through Continuous ImprovementJeremiah records live at the annual Charter SELPA Leadership academy in Sacramento CA and interviews a panel of leaders from across the state on new initiatives at their schools, their improvement plans for the new school year, and key takeaways from the conference. Next, he sits down with conference presenter Jasmine Vance from System Improvement Leads, a CDE and CCEE collaborative project between EDCOE, WSGV, and RC SELPAs. Topics include the science of school improvement, and prioritizing change efforts for maximum impact. Show Notes and Resources To Learn more about our paneli...
2022-08-0322 min
Iron Sharpens IronMary Campbell, The Housing Oprah: Everybody Gets A HouseMary Campbell, Director of Housing Services at New Kensington CDC joins hosts Leon Robinson and De’Wayne Drummond to talk about the many layers of what it means to be a housing counselor, the critical role of these advocates, and the need for more supports for affordable, stable housing and opportunities for home ownership. Mary has seen it all, been it all, and supports Philadelphians on their path to home ownership, fights for citizens to stay in their homes, and for the policies, programs and funding to create safe, stable housing for all.
Mary Campbell is the Di...
2022-07-2146 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignSPECIAL EPISODE: Sharing the Stories of People With Disabilities (by Students From the United Districts of San Diego)Podcast #1: Andy Cohn
The United Districts of San Diego is a partnership of sixth and seventh graders from the National School District, Sweetwater School District, and Coronado School District with a goal of raising awareness around the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through local actions. SDG #10 is Reducing Inequalities.
The United Districts of San Diego collaborated to envision and record this mini-podcast series in an effort to raise awareness around differently-abled people.
Guest Andy Cohn was born in Tempe, Arizona. At age sixteen, on the way home from school as the passe...
2022-06-0230 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignHow to Prioritize Relationships in Education Leadership (with Heather Calomese)Links
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“A conversation with Heather Calomese.” California School Boards Association, https://publications.csba.org/issue/summer-2021/a-conversation-with-heather-calomese/. Accessed 24 March 2022.
About Heather Calomese
Heather Calomese is the Director of the Special Education Division at the California Department of Education. She joined the field of Education as a career-changer. Calomese’s early experiences as a graduate student and paraprofessional within the Special Education had a profoun...
2022-04-2151 min
DatabasEDSo you think you’re not a “data person”: Ryan Estrellado on creating communities with data and data scienceIn this episode, we talk with educational consultant, data scientist, book author, podcast host, and former educational psychologist Ryan Estrellado about living in the Venn diagrams of overlapping professional communities and finding your (our) place in those intersections. We talk about practical strategies for working with educators who have a wide variety of interests in data and specifically tools for data analysis, and about breaking down common misconceptions about data analysis or data science as it can be used to answer real questions in local educational settings. Although we had planned to focus the episode on Ryan's new book...
2022-04-041h 02
Iron Sharpens IronA Multi-Tiered Approach to Public Safety with Rikeyah LindsayOn this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron,” Leon and De’Wayne speak with Rikeyah Lindsay, the Safety and Justice Coordinator at Mount Vernon Manor CDC in Mantua. Tackling issues from pedestrian safety to gun violence, Rikeyah, De’Wayne, and Leon dive into what it means to support safety in the city block by block. They discuss how the prevention of violence is just as important as interventions to reduce violence in neighborhood, and explore the critical role block captains play in supporting safety, justice and community joy.
Rikeyah Lindsay is the Safety and Justice Coordinator at Mount Vernon Ma...
2022-03-3030 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignHow to Temper Your Truth With Grace (with Dr. Shree Walker)Get In Touch With Dr. Shree Walker
Email: shree.walker@resilientwalker.com
Social Media: @ResilientWalker
https://www.resilientwalker.com/
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Register for the Equity 2022 conference: Equity 2022 Conference https://sdequity.sdcoe.net/
Learn more about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project and sign up for free equity resources: equityanddesign.com
About Our Guest
As a young woman growing up in a poverty-stricken single parent home, Dr. Shree Walker refused to be a victim of circumstance. Being the eldest of six children and the backbone of her family, she has been faced with many obstacles...
2022-03-1157 minBright Spots in EducationEmbrace What's PossibleIn this week’s episode recorded live at the Charter SELPA “Embrace What’s Possible” Symposium in Sacramento, we interview our keynote speakers including musician and inspirational speaker Sparsh Shah, youth advocate and educator Donovan Hall, and leadership coach Mickey Porter on the topics they shared at the conference. In addition, we hear from administrators from the Charter SELPA schools at the Language Academy of Sacramento and iLead schools, on current best practices in their programs, and how they are leveraging lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve student outcomes in the field. Enjoy the episode! Resource...
2022-03-1024 min
Lindamood-Bell RadioJennifer Gaviola, Deputy Superintendent of Paso Robles School DistrictSchool administrators around the world have been leading in the face of adversity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest, Jennifer Gaviola, is the Deputy Superintendent of a diverse school district with substantial numbers of low-income students; she is uniquely qualified to describe the challenge of providing public education during school closures. Jennifer's strong background in literacy and language education is formidable. She got her start in working in education at Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers and School Services departments. She went on to work in public schools as an educator, and SELPA director before accepting her current position.
2022-03-0127 min
Iron Sharpens IronHow Did We Get Here? Affordable Housing Policy with Andy ToyOn this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne sit down with Andy Toy, Policy Director at PACDC. Amidst a season of tragedy surrounding affordable housing during the harshest weather season of the year, Andy talks about what has caused our affordable housing crisis, the pros and cons of Accessory Dwelling Units, and some of the housing victories we have seen locally.
Andy Toy is the Policy Director at PACDC, where he chairs the Housing Committee among many other things. Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and eco...
2022-02-2436 min
WHAT TO BEJessica Little | Senior Director North Santa Cruz County SELPAEpisode Notes
On this episode of the What to Be Show we hear from Jessica Little who is the Senior Director for North Santa Cruz County Special Education Plan Area(SELPA)for the last six months. She works on big picture policy and on an individual level helping connect people with the resources they need. Jessica originally thought she wanted to become a lawyer and earned degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. She then changed her mind and went back to school to earn her teaching credentials in both regular and special education, as well as a...
2022-02-1329 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignAll About PBIS (with Susan Barrett and Patti Hershfeldt)Learn more about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project on our website: equityanddesign.com
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Susan Barrett, M.A., Director of the Center for Social Behavior Support, Old Dominion University
Susan Barrett serves as a Director for the Center for Social Behavior Support (CSBS) at Old Dominion University and a Technical Assistance Director with the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). She assists with large-scale implementation of PBIS; partners with researchers to evaluate the impact of PBIS on students, school staff, and school communities; and serves on the Association of...
2022-02-041h 00
Expert Instruction: The Teach by Design PodcastEp. 15: Uplifting Student Voices in ImplementationAfter the annual PBIS Leadership Forum held this October, I caught up on some of the sessions I missed by watching the recordings. I came across a presentation called “Youth Speaking Up About Inequity: Their Experiences Through Their Own Voices” given by Dr. Felicia Singleton and Marcus Jackson. The two of them presented on the ways they have engaged and uplifted students’ voices in their county to address the systems contributing to the inequities students experienced. Specifically, San Diego County Office of Education hosted a series of student panels, moderated by university students, and attended by adults from around the reg...
2022-01-1842 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignHow to Create a Service Oriented Education System (with Mara Madrigal-Weiss and Heather Nemour)Learn more about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project on our website: equityanddesign.com
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Mara Madrigal-Weiss is the Director of Student Wellness & School Culture, and Foster and Homeless Youth Education Programs with the San Diego County Office of Education. Her experience includes working with school communities as a Family Case Manager, Protective Services Worker and Family Resource Center Director.
Mara has been dedicated to promoting student mental health and wellness for over 19 years. As a restorative practices tactician and trauma informed trainer she has also dedicated her efforts to building the c...
2022-01-0751 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignThe School District as a Family (with Dr. Leighangela Brady)The Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project
Dr. Leighangela Brady
National School District
Leighangela Brady is recognized as a cutting edge leader in educational transformation. She is an author of Transforming Ice Age Schools: A Practical Guide for School Leaders, as well as Test Less, Assess More: A K-8 Guide to Formative Assessment. As a site administrator, educational consultant, and instructional leader, Dr. Brady is passionate about academic excellence, personalized professional development, and effective leadership. Leighangela presents annually at national and international conferences. These experiences have ignited an already sparked interest in transforming today’s sch...
2021-12-1842 minBright Spots in EducationEducator Self-Care and the Impact of Positive School CultureOur guests Troy Beyer and Maria Osbourne share unique insights on self-care and creating a healthy school culture. We also pull back the curtain on Applied Behavior Analysis and the important role this methodology is playing for students in schools across California. Enjoy the show! Resources: Charter SELPA Strategic Behavior Intervention Webmodule Series: https://charterselpa.org/online-learning-center/sbis/ Mental Health Series with Ricky Robertson-Building Resilience in Students Jan 20, 2022 02:00 PM Mar 10, 2022 02:00 PM https://edcoe.force.com/edcoeevents/s/lt-event?id=a4Q3l000000...
2021-12-1316 minIron Sharpens IronBeing a Vision of Hope: Community Mental Health and Wellness with Brenda MosleyThis episode contains content around addiction and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.
On this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Brenda Mosley shares what she has learned about mental health and community wellness. A well-known organizer and connector in Kensington, Ms. Brenda also won PACDC's 2021 Community Leader Award!
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What led Ms. Brenda to embrace her own healing 30 years ago
How Ms. Brenda builds relationships with people in crisis
Why safety plans are essential for today's community organizers
Brenda Mosley is a key figure in the Kensington neighborhood...
2021-11-2232 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking It Available: The Role of SELPA in Shared Service ModelsThis segment is entitled, “Making It Available: The Role of SELPAs in Shared Service Models," and it features three amazing district leaders with vast experience in SELPA governance.Dr. Michele Bowers has been a school educator for 30 years and has proudly served as the Superintendent for Lancaster School District in Lancaster, California, for the last 10 years. Working on behalf of a very diverse population of more than 15,000 students in preschool through grade 8, Michele has championed equity for her students and her community through the expansion of new programs, counseling and mental health support, and establishing partnerships to provide res...
2021-11-2052 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking It Possible: The Role of SELPA in Addressing EquityThis segment is entitled, “Making It Possible: The Role of SELPA in Addressing Equity,” and it features three extremely talented equity experts. Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, a single district SELPA with over 26,000 students. Dr. Clark has been championing the cause of equity for years, and he first came to present to SELPA Administrators of California a few years ago related to his work in Vallejo City USD where he was closely involved with the significant disproportionality process and the culture shifts...
2021-11-1737 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking It Better: The Role of SELPA in Dispute Resolution and PreventionThis segment is entitled, “Making It Better: The Role of SELPA in Dispute Resolution and Prevention,” and it features three very talented individuals each with a wealth of experience. Katie Castruita - Katie is the proud parent of two teenage children, one of whom has an eligibility of autism and requires special education services. She resides in Redlands within San Bernardino County. She has been a member of the East Valley SELPA Community Advisory Committee for the past five years and is currently the Chair and has also worked as a spe...
2021-11-1354 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignHow to Feel Connected at School (with new ED&D team member Dr. Erin Mahoney)
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We hit ten episodes! On this special episode, we get to introduce our newest teammate, Dr. Erin Mahoney.
Dr. Erin Mahoney is an Executive Consultant with the Equity, Disproportionality, and Design team at the South County SELPA. She has fourteen years’ of experience in education serving students as a Special Education teacher, Academic Coach, Associate Principal, and Principal. Her leadership experience includes mentoring principals, collaborating with Cabinet leadership, and developing and facilitating professional learning at the site, cohort, and dist...
2021-11-0547 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking An Impact: The Role of SELPA in the Statewide System of SupportThis segment is entitled, “Making An Impact: The Role of SELPA in the Statewide System of Support,” and it features three extremely talented special education experts. Heidi Hata, Director of System Improvement Leads – A lifelong educator, Heidi began her career as a preschool teacher, later becoming a school psychologist, special education director, and SELPA administrator. Heidi now co-leads the work of the System Improvement Leads (SIL) project from the El Dorado COE SELPA. The SIL project is a collaborative project between EDCOE SELPA, Riverside County SELPA, and West San Gabriel Va...
2021-11-0359 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignWhat We Can Learn From Observing High Performing Urban Schools (with Dr. Joseph Johnson and Dr. Rupi Boyd)NCUST
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2021-10-1655 min
Making it Happen PodcastMaking It Count: The Role of SELPA in Special Education FinanceThis segment is entitled, “Making It Count: The Role of SELPA in Special Education Finance,” and it features three extremely talented special education finance experts. Eddie Davidson, Director of Fiscal Student Services for the Fresno County SELPA. Eddie has served for 25 years in Education Finance, 13 years in local school district finance and 12 years in the SELPA of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. Fresno County SELPA consists of 31 LEAs serving over 8,600 students with disabilities, and their Charter SELPA has 15 LEAs with nearly 900 additional students with disabilities. Dr. Robert Mc...
2021-10-1459 minIron Sharpens IronWe’re Talking Community, Culture, and Kindness with Iris MelendezOn this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne sit down with Iris Melendez, owner of Sammy’s Place, a bar located at 5th and Jefferson. Iris shares how she came to be a bar owner in the first place, how she has seen gentrification change her neighborhood, and how she’s navigating those changes. A community organizer at heart, Iris talks about engaging with her community and clientele. Iris Melendez has been the owner of Sammy’s Place at 5th and Jefferson since 1993. Back then, it was an old-school Latino bar, but today it is a lively b...
2021-10-0520 minEquity, Disproportionality and DesignIntroducing Ourselves Into the Lives of Students (with Dr. Francisco Escobedo)Links
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Dr. Francisco Escobedo has been an educator the better part of 30 years. Since 2010, he is the Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). Located in southern San Diego County, the District’s 46 schools serve over 29,400 students. In 2019, the Learning Policy Institute identified CVESD was one of seven “California Positive Outlier” districts for its superior academic scores. Dr. Escobedo is past presi...
2021-09-2452 minBright Spots in EducationEducational Leadership: Navigating our New NormalJeremiah and Moises speak with a live panel of school leaders from across the state about the significance of building a school community, educator self-care, leveraging technology, and navigating the new normal of COVID-19 related challenges and student achievement. As a bonus, you will hear personal stories recorded from attendees at the El Dorado Charter SELPA Leadership Academy, held in July 2021 in San Diego, California. Enjoy the show!
2021-09-0716 minIron Sharpens IronRule #1: You Will See Them Again with Cynthia BarnesLeon and De’Wayne dive deep into Cynthia Barnes’ 30 plus years of community organizing in Nicetown-Tioga. Cynthia shares how she became an accidental organizer while her children were in preschool, what it’s like to do community engagement during COVID, and why she believes that anger is not met with understanding. Cynthia also gives a crash course on negotiating community benefits agreements and what she’s learned about collaboration in the process.
Cynthia Barnes has been a resident leader in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood for more than thirty years. As Chair of the Nicetown-Tioga Improvement Team (NTIT), Cynthia has ensured that developm...
2021-09-0641 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignThe Importance of Believing In Our Students (with Dr. Samuel Ortiz)Website: https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/faculty/samuel-o-ortiz
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Dr. Ortiz is Professor of Psychology and former Director of the School Psychology Program at St. John's University, Queens, New York. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern California and completed postdoctoral training in Bilingual School Psychology at San Diego State University where he also obtained certification as a school psychologist. In addition, he has served as Visiting Professor and Research Fellow at...
2021-08-2650 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignImprove Equity Data Skills With This Risk Ratio Tip
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2021-08-0614 min
Hablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasReconocimiento de hijos, lo que debes saberEn este episodio te explico el concepto de filiación y el reconocimiento de hijos.
Debes saber que los hijos nacidos en un matrimonio, se presumen procreados en ese matrimonio. En este caso puede acudir un solo padre al Registro Demográfico para realizar la inscripción.
Si los padres no están casados, ambos tienen que acudir al Registro para realizar la inscripción. Si acude un solo padre, el Registro realizará la inscripción con los apellidos de ese progenitor, si luego acude el otro progenitor y reconoce a ese hijo , el Registro sustituirá los apellidos del menor, para que...
2021-08-0507 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasAprende cómo utilizar en Puerto Rico un Poder otorgado en Estados Unidos.Un Poder otorgado en Estados Unidos es válido en Puerto Rico, solo si cumple los requisitos que aquí te explico.
2021-07-2205 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y Habichuelas¿Qué es un Poder y cómo otorgarlo?En ocasiones necesitas viajar por un largo periodo, pero tienes asuntos que resolver en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico. Ante esta situación puedes otorgar un Poder para que otra persona realice tus trámites. Por eso en este episodio te explico en detalle los distintos tipos de Poderes y cómo realizarlos.
2021-07-1608 min
LBWEducateU's podcastFinding Your Voice with Dr. Shree Walker - EducateU ep#26Join us for a discussion with our guest, Shree Walker, on finding your voice. Dr. Shree Walker is the current Director of Special Education and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) in Los Angeles County. She formerly served as the Director of Section 504 and Special Populations for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and serves on the leadership committee for the Sexual Assault Center, Nashville Tennessee. To check out more videos for Educators, Parents, and Kids, subscribe to our channel and turn on our...
2021-07-0933 minBright Spots in EducationHigh School Graduation and Pathways to the Pandemic WorkforceGuests Joyce Montgomery from the California Transition Alliance and Rachel De Bruin, Transition Coordinator for Connecting Waters Charter share resources, personal stories, and best practices in the area of transition. Guests provide context regarding the challenges and opportunities for graduating students stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as valuable information about building and sustaining a strong high school transition program.
To access Rachel De Bruin’s curated transition resource padlets, or sign up for upcoming workshops visit:
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2021-07-0923 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasCorrije tu Certificado de NacimientoLos errores en los certificados de nacimiento son más comunes de lo que piensas. Por eso, en esta ocasión te explico lo que puedes hacer para corregir errores en tu Certificado de Nacimiento o para cambiarte el sexo. También te explico los documentos requeridos para solicitar tu Certificado.
2021-07-0906 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasProtege tu HogarNuestro hogar es el lugar donde formamos nuestra familia y dónde creamos memorias para toda la vida. Por eso, es importante proteger el hogar principal de ejecuciones de sentencia y embargos. Con ese fin se aprobó en Puerto Rico la Ley de Protección al Hogar Principal y Familiar, conocida como hogar seguro. En este episodio te explico dicha ley y cómo puedes beneficiarte de ella.
2021-07-0107 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasLa verdad sobre las Capitulaciones MatrimonialesA veces aquellas personas que deciden realizar Capitulaciones Matrimoniales son juzgadas de egoístas o que desde el inicio están pensando en divorciarse, nada más lejos de la realidad. Por eso en este episodio te explico qué son las Capitulaciones Matrimoniales y cómo puedes realizarlas aunque ya estes casado.
2021-06-2506 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignSpecial Episode: Reopening Schools After a PandemicMany educators contributed to this show by sharing their stories or giving input. Thank you to all the folks who generously gave their time to help us make this.
State and Federal School Reopening Guidance:
California Department of Education Coronavirus Response and School Reopening Guidance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Prevention
U.S. Department of Education Releases "COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs"
In this episode, we interviewed educators to hear their stories about reopening schools after the...
2021-06-2138 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasLo que debes saber del matrimonioEl matrimonio es un contrato civil mediante el cual dos personas se obligan a socorrerse mutuamente, guardarse respeto y fidelidad, establecer su hogar, entre otras obligaciones impuestas por ley.
En este episodio te explico las obligaciones que reúnes en tu matrimonio y el por qué de dichas obligaciones.
También te explico qué pasa con los bienes que adquieres en el matrimonio y el derecho tú derecho de herencia en la eventualidad en que tu esposo/a fallezca.
Te invito a formar parte de este canal suscribiéndote y compartiendo para que otras personas también se beneficien de este co...
2021-06-1710 minIron Sharpens IronEquitable Development Conference Special Episode!Cass Green of New Kensington CDC and Somaly Osteen of SEAMAAC are joining Leon and De'Wayne for a very frank conversation on race and community organizing. This conversation took place as part of PACDC's Forward Equitable Development Conference.
Cass Green is currently Project Manager for New Kensington CDC, HACE and Impact Services' DOJ-Community-Based Crime Reduction Grant (CBCR) in the Kensington and Fairhill neighborhoods. She previously served as People’s Emergency Center CDC’s Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships. Cass’s career includes 27 years at the University of Pennsylvania, including serving as the Senior Business and Building Administrator for the...
2021-06-1659 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignCreating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Experiences for English Learners (with Imperial County Office of Education)Promoting Equity for Schools by Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Experiences for English Learners.
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
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Deborah Escalante Montoya, Ed.D. is the Sr. Director for the Imperial County SELPA. Dr. Montoya has over 21 years of experience working with and leading programs for students with disabilities.
Dr. Montoya is a strong advocate for students with disabilities, and English language learners. She...
2021-06-1653 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignSchool Leadership Through Systems and Frameworks (with Mike Lombardo and Luke Anderson)Leadership through the use of systems and frameworks to organize support and transform positive environments for school districts.
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
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Michael Lombardo, MA is an Executive Director with the Placer County Office of Education and Coordinates the California Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition.
Michael’s primary areas of interest focus on creating environments where our children can achieve their very best, feel engaged, safe and suppo...
2021-06-1642 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignVulnerability and Collaboration (with Jeremy Sawtelle and Nick Syrrist)Keeping students at the center through vulnerability and collaboration to strengthen support and equity for local school districts.
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From Jeremy Sawtelle is the Director of Specialized Student Support for the Shasta County Office of Education:
My role is to provide consultation and training for equity and inclusive practices with the goal of improving our systems to better support all students. I work with local community agen...
2021-06-1654 min
Equity, Disproportionality and DesignFamily, Relationships, and Networking for Equity (with Russell Coronado)How family influences the building of relationships and networking around equity work in schools.
GUEST: Russell Y. Coronado is the Executive Director of the San Diego South County SELPA. He guides the member school districts in all facets of special education. He has developed a specific emphasis in the area of under-represented students. He has built a reputation around Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Equity and Disproportionality.
For more information about the Equity, Disproportionality & Design Project, visit our website.
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2021-06-1626 min
Shine: A child and youth development podcastCoping Mechanisms, Self-Care & Supporting Children Through a PandemicMay is Mental Health Awareness Month! Today we’re joined by Megan Vincent, Senior Director HR Ops, Cynthia Gallardo, Program Quality Manager, and Sarah Richie, Program Coach. We dive into topics surrounding self-care in the Field of Education, especially during these challenging times. We navigate behavioral challenges in children, how we can be more present in the classroom and be more emotionally available to children. We also provide resources for families at home to better support their children. Resources: Placer County SELPALighthouse Community Center Walking Up the CA Teachin...
2021-06-1134 minHablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasTodo lo que necesitas para casarte en Puerto Rico.A menudo recibo clientes abrumados por todo lo que le requieren para contraer matrimonio. Para que eso no te suceda, aquí te explico en arroz y habichuelas los requisitos para contraer matrimonio.
2021-06-1004 min
Hablando Derecho en Arroz y HabichuelasHablando derecho en arroz y habichuelas¡Bienvenid@!
Aquí aprenderás el derecho y las leyes que afectan a tu familia. Recuerda que la información que aquí te comparto no constituye una relación abogado-cliente.
2021-06-0302 minIron Sharpens IronDoing Good, Being Kind, and Spreading Love with Terrill Haigler aka YaFavTrashmanOn this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne talk trash, advocacy, and civic engagement with Terrill Haigler a.k.a. YaFavTrashman. Terrill shares why he launched the YaFavTrashman Instagram account last June, what it’s like to be a new community organizer, and why he’s so passionate about building relationships with people in positions of power. From fundraising for PPE to organizing block clean ups, Terrill is all about doing good, being kind, and spreading love!
Episode Transcript Available Here: https://pacdc.org/2017/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Terrill-Haigler_-Episode-6.pdf
Terrill Haigler is a Phil...
2021-05-2038 minIron Sharpens IronDigital Organizing and the Power of Influence with Rasheed Ajamu aka PhreedomJawnOn this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne are joined by Rasheed Ajamu aka PhreedomJawn on Instagram and Twitter! Rasheed talks about what it is like to have over 40,000 followers across platforms, and how to mobilize Philadelphians to certain actions, while also making time for rest and self care. Together, they discuss what the next generation of community organizing can and does look like with the power of social media.
Episode Transcript Here: https://pacdc.org/2017/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Episode-5_-Rasheed-Ajamu.pdf
Rasheed Ajamu is the person behind Philly’s favorite Instagram account Phre...
2021-04-1224 min
Bright Spots in EducationReopening, Learning Loss and English LearnersTo learn more about the Bright Spots podcast and El Dorado Charter SELPA, visit the website at charterselpa.org.
To access resources for ELs and students with disabilities from Imperial County SELPA and the grant-based EL resources referenced in the episode, visit https://www.icoe.org/selpa/el-swd
For more information about San Diego Global Vision Academy, visit SDGVA.org
California Practitioner’s Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities (CDE)
San Diego Area Writing Project: Provides year-round professional learning in all content areas with a...
2021-04-0724 min
Outrageous and VulnerableSpeak Up and Speak Out: Advocacy and IEP's; an interview with Frank MenhamsIn this episode of the “Outrageous and Vulnerable Podcast”, Cynthia Coupe interviews Frank Menhams. Frank is a social worker and long time disability rights advocate. Frank details his experience working with students and families as they set up IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) and the importance of advocacy during this process, especially from the students involved. Cynthia and Frank have experience as parents of a student with an IEP and share about their own journeys. This episode includes advice for parents and will help listeners understand their rights and responsibilities and throughout this process.
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2021-02-2245 minIron Sharpens IronPassing the Baton: Creative Approaches to the Future of Community Organizing with Majeedah RashidOn this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron” De’Wayne and Leon are joined by Majeedah Rashid, the Chief Operating Officer at Nicetown Community Development Corporation. Majeedah, a veteran community organizer, explains how she got her start in the early 2000s and her resident driven approach to community organizing. Reflecting on the last 20 years, Majeedah explores with Leon and De’Wayne new creative approaches to bring the younger generation into community organizing, Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NACs), and block captain positions to pass the baton from the older generation of organizers to the next generation.
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2021-02-0133 minIron Sharpens IronOn the Ground Against Gentrification with Iliana Dominguez-FrancoOn this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron” De’Wayne and Leon are joined by Iliana Dominguez-Franco, the Director of Sustainable Community Initiative at Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) in North Philadelphia. Iliana explains how her roots and growing up in Los Angeles to immigrant parents led her to her current role and community in Philadelphia. Together, De’Wayne, Leon and Iliana explore how strong community organizing against gentrification is not a formula, it is done by building relationships and being on the ground.
Episode Transcript Here: https://pacdc.org/2017/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Iliana-Dominguez-Franco.pdf
Iliana Domi...
2021-02-0157 minIron Sharpens IronShe Wears Many Hats: Block Leadership and Civic Engagement with Jen DevorOn this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron,” Leon and De’Wayne sit down with South Philly block captain and civic enthusiast, Jen Devor. During their conversation, Jen shares what it’s like to be an active Philadelphian in what she calls an owner-operated city. From her work on the island of Point Breeze all the way to her citywide campaign for public office in 2019, Jen believes that being a good listener and making people feel heard are the secrets to building authentic relationships that stand the test of time… and neighborhood feuds.
Episode Transcript Here: https://pacdc.org/2017/w...
2021-02-0135 minIron Sharpens IronLet’s Circle Up: Relationship Building, Empowerment, and Fatherhood with Derrick PrattOn this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne catch up with Derrick Pratt. During his interview, Derrick describes his childhood down the Bottom and how he followed in his mother and grandmothers’ footsteps as a community organizer. Across all of his experiences - Community Connectors Manager at People’s Emergency Center, Owner at PCRADIOLIVE.COM, Co-Founder of We Embrace Fatherhood - Derrick knows the power of bringing like minded people together to bring out the best in their communities.
Episode Transcript Available Here: https://pacdc.org/2017/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Derrick-PlattFC-1.pdf
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2021-02-0131 minIron Sharpens IronComing Soon: Iron Sharpens IronLeon Robinson and De'Wayne Drummond are Philadelphia community organizers on a mission to empower grassroots organizers with the skills and tools they need to succeed. With Iron Sharpens Iron - an original podcast from the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations - they aim to build a network of Philadelphians making a difference in their neighborhoods. In each episode, Leon and De'Wayne will interview their peers about what's happening in their communities, what they're doing to change the status quo, and what they've learned in the process. Leon and De'Wayne believe that, "As Iron Sharpens Iron, so one person s...
2021-01-1202 minExpert Instruction: The Teach by Design PodcastEp. 4: School Culture vs. ClimateThis month, we kick off our series about culturally responsive practices in PBIS implementation. In Teach by Design, we defined what we mean when we say a school is culturally responsive; we explored how to use data to determine the impact your existing systems and practices have on specific student groups; and we used Dr. Christopher Emdin’s idea of “content + context” to embed student identity in implementation.When your school is culturally responsive, you hold all students to high expectations, and you use their cultures to enhance their learning. What do you do when your schoolwide expecta...
2020-11-1731 min
Education Data ChatEpisode 3: Data Science in Education Using RToday we have two of the authors of the upcoming book “Data Science in Education using R!” which will be available in ebook and print versions this October 2020. An open-source version is currently available at datascienceineducation.com. Ryan is an Executive Consultant at South County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area). He is a public ed leader and data scientist helping administrators use practical data analysis to improve the student experience. Follow him on twitter @RyanEsJoshua is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His rese...
2020-08-141h 17Education Data ChatEpisode 2: Talking SPED data in a Human Centered WayGuests Ryan Estrellado and Marcus Jackson from San Diego South County Special Education Local Plan Area chat with Stevens and Michael about special education data and equity. Read about Marcus and Ryan's work online at https://equityanddesign.com.Twitters:Ryan Estrellado: @RyanEsSan Diego South County SELPA: @e_d_and_dStevens Dormezil: @EducationalDataMichael Ricci: @MichaelARicci
2020-07-011h 16
Tips For TomorrowSupporting Students with Disabilities with Regina ReedAnna and Victoria talk with Regina Reed, a Director of SELPA at the Ventura County Office of Education. Regina shares insight into some of the challenges Special Education teachers face during Distance Learning and provides tips on how to prepare for next year. In addition, Regina shares some successes and wins of local Special Education teachers and Specialists during Distance Learning. For links to resources see https://www.vcoe.org/TFT
2020-06-2400 min
#UnoConLaPasion#UnoConLaPasion Programa 27 - 03- 20Salimos en INSTAGRAM todos los días, y aquí en éste programa de UNO CON LA PASIÓN escuchamos conceptos de los que se suman y realizan las vídeos llamadas, hoy ESTEBAN SELPA desde Italia, EL FLACO Y SEBA BOCCA, MAURICIO TENORIO y JUAN PABLO CASSANI. Una linda propuesta para una tarde de radio.
2020-03-2735 min#UnoConLaPasion#UnoConLaPasion Programa 18 del 25 - 03- 20Programa donde escucharán los conceptos de ESTEBAN SELPA, que nos habla desde ITALIA, Colorno donde esta jugando, JUAN CARLOS PIREZ Coordinador del Fútbol de Sarmiento de Junín, CLAUDIO RAMOS, FACUNDO OCHOA, JORGE DECIBE del Rally que aún no pudo iniciarse, LUCAS RATTO Y DANIEL ZAGA, EL primero comentando su buen fin de año 2019 y Dany hablando de su pasión por las motos y consejos útiles para aquellos que también tienen esa pasión y quieren iniciarse. Lindo momento para vivir y disfrutar de Uno Con La Pasión Radio.
2020-03-251h 07
NZUPODCAST!11. Les is Useless(?)Rekaman kali ini, Nixon tidak bersama Nata. tapi bersama beberapa rekan stand-up comedy. ada Zunnun (yg lucu banget disini), Selpa, Topan, dan temannya Topan.
membahas soal sebenernya, les itu penting atau dibutuhin gak, sih? kebetulan Zunnun sendiri masih status pelajar, dan pernah les.
btw, kalo pengen ikutan jg di podcast ini, email aja ke emailnyanixnat@gmail.com ya!
Selamat Menikmati, Semoga Menyenangkan!
2019-03-1739 min
The Nurtured Heart Approach®The Lifespan Journey with NHA; Inner Wealth for All Ages: NHA with 5-9 year oldsTanya Fraizer
Tanya Fraizer is a dynamic individual with a passion to help others find joy and peace in their personal and professional lives. Tanya is a graduate of Concordia College – Moorhead with a degree in Elementary Education. She has worked extensively with families, with experience in both in-home and agency-based parent education. Tanya is a Nurtured Heart Approach Advanced Trainer and the owner of Heart To Heart Consulting, through which she provides coaching, classes, trainings and speaking engagements on NHA. Her prowess for leadership with clarity and compassion is a joy for all the NHA Trainers she is so pers...
2017-03-1749 min
The Nurtured Heart Approach®NHA in the Special Ed ClassroomGuests, Dana Kasowskii and Paula Reiders are both teachers in Special Ed classrooms in different states. They are seeing the fruits of change in their NHA classrooms. Our hosts for this podcast are Stephanie Rule and Veronica Coates.
Veronica is a Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) Director for a rural county in Northern California and feels inspired and humbled to serve in a leadership position for students with special needs. Veronica is passionate about serving at-risk students and making the IEP process safe and positive for parents from the paperwork to the implementation. She has utilized the Nurtured Heart Appro...
2016-09-1648 min
All Autism TalkASLA’s Camp Navin - Summer Camp for Adults with AutismASLA is partnering with Leaps n Boundz, leaders in providing adaptive sports, recreation and social programming for individuals with special needs to present Camp NAVIN a Residential Camp for young adults, age 18-30 with developmental disabilities. To encourage individual independence and friendship building.
Kim Sinclair - Kim brings more than 20 years of experience in both corporate and non-profit environments to ASLA. Her career includes Fortune 100 experience in business and information technology, and most recently, contributions to a number of local non-profit organizations in the Los Angeles area. Her non-profit experience includes leadership roles at Golden Heart Ranch, F...
2016-07-2835 min