Episode 304 - Navigating Early Childhood

Episode 304 - Navigating Early Childhood

Children start learning from birth, and we are here to answer some of the most common questions that arise regarding early childhood and early childhood education. Join Molly and Danielle as they discuss day care options, pre-k, transitioning into kindergarten and more! This episode includes information that effects all of Missouri families before focusing in on the Kansas City landscape.

Episode 303 - Supporting Literacy at Home

In today's episode, we are continuing our conversation around literacy. There is a lot of conversation in Kansas City about literacy and reading as it relates to students and schools. But today we want to talk about how families can support their students’ literacy at home. Danielle Dispenza, Director of School Navigation, and is joined by educators Gabi Guillory Welsh, and Amanda Walker-Jackson, and Julia Kingsbury with the Kansas City Library to discuss how you can support literacy at home!

Episode 302 - Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Season 3, Episode 2 - Join Nina Ward, with Danielle Dispenza, Director of School Navigation, and literacy and special ed educator Ms. Gabi Guillory Welsh as they discuss supporting students with dyslexia both at home and at school.

Episode 301 - The Science of Reading

Season 3, Episode 1 - In today's episode, we chat about the Science of Reading- why it's important and the impact reading has on your child's education. Nina Ward is joined by Caitlin Sharp and Kristin Hart with The New Teacher Project! This episode kicks off our three part series on literacy!

Episode 209 - Unique IEP

Season 2, Episode 9 - Tune in as Danielle Dispenza, Director of School Navigation, is joined by Jessica DiGiovanni and Stephanie Answer, as they discuss a very unique Individualized Education Plan carried out through homebound instruction that supports the needs of Stephanie's son, who is non-verbal, and has unique needs. Resources:Understood.org [Understood.org]Missouri Parent Bill of Rights [https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/compliance/parents-bill-rights] Missouri Procedural Safeguards [ https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/compliance/procedural-safeguards]IEP Evaluation Parent Referral Flow Chart [https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/initial-evaluation-process-parent-referral-detailed] mofamilytofamily.org [mofamilytofamily.org]missouriparentsact.org [missouriparentsact.org]Spellers Documentary [https://youtu.be/8h1rcLyznK0?si=MsKJyEv7ke6rZG3W]https://i-asc.org/ [https://i-asc.org/]https://www.spellers.com/ [https://www.spellers.com/]