All Things Special About Education

Episode 015 - Accessibility Is More Than Just the Front Door

When we think of access and accessibility, we generally think of the way people enter buildings but it’s so much more than that. In this episode we talk about how accessibility and universal design can be incorporated into physical spaces and programming so that we can meet the needs of the most people regardless of their age and ability.  Find more information about KY IEP Advocate here - www.kyiepadvocate.org What to support our podcast and use a cute notebook? Grab one here - https://a.co/d/clehUWb [https://a.co/d/clehUWb] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 014 - Backup Plans for Support & Services

What happens when a support or service isn’t available? This happens most commonly with weather or sickness and it can feel stressful for everyone. One thing that can be helpful is to agree upon a back up plan before it’s needed and document it in the student’s IEP. This allows the ARC team to be thoughtful about the most appropriate backup plan that can best meet the student’s needs. It also prevents the decision having to be made by a single person in real time. All Things Special About Education has a notebook for you to take notes while you’re listening to our podcast. You can find it here - https://a.co/d/3xFo5q6 You can find more information about KY IEP Advocate at www.kyIEPadvocate.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 013 - Nick Caprino Attorney

Guest: Nick Caprino, Attorney at the Children's Law Center in Northern Kentucky ncaprino@childrenslawky.org Acronyms, Highlights, & Links: Consent to Evaluate Form = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/forms/Documents/Consent%20to%20Evaluate%20ReEvaluate%20rev1.pdf Remember! "X" = will be evaluated & "E" references finding of a previous evaluation Procedural Safeguards/Parents Rights = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/GuidanceResources/Documents/Procedural_Safeguards_Notice.pdf ARC Meeting = Admissions and Release Committee IEP = Individualized Education Program IDEA = Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (https://sites.ed.gov/idea/) Preparation before meeting: -Clearly identify and be specific about the issues at hand. -Think of potential solutions (including those that seem obvious or "dream" solutions). -Share an outline of issues with the school before the ARC meeting. During the meeting: -Discuss the specifics of the issues at hand. -Speak up! You are the expert in your own child and your concerns and questions are valid. -Present the solutions you brainstormed ahead of the meeting. Don't worry if they say no to a solution. The next step is to ask "why" with the goal to move toward a comparable solution. -If a potential solution requires additional time and/or data collection, agree upon a deadline and set a date for a follow up meeting. -Conference summary report serves as the official record of the meeting. Record keeping outside of the meeting -Make sure everything is in writing at some point in time. If a phone call is made in response to an email, be sure to follow up that phone call with an email summary. Send those emails to someone in the school's administration, someone in the district's special education department, someone from the school's special education department, and someone else that you trust (ex: a general education teacher). You can request that all of these individuals are a part of the ARC team attending meetings. https://www.childrenslawky.org www.kyIEPadvocate.org Takeaways: Remember, a lack of resources is not an excuse to not meet the requirements to educate your child. Thoughtfully prepare ahead of the ARC meetings, participate during the meeting, and keep a record of anything happening outside of the meeting in email form. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 012 - Communication Status Evaluations with Amber Devine Stinson, CCC-SLP (2-2)

Episode 012 - Amber Devine- Stinson, CCC-SLP (2/2) Guest Info = Amber Devine Stinson, CCC-SLP Consent to Evaluate Form = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/forms/Documents/Consent%20to%20Evaluate%20ReEvaluate%20rev1.pdf [https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/forms/Documents/Consent%20to%20Evaluate%20ReEvaluate%20rev1.pdf] -Remember! "X" = will be evaluated & "E" references finding of a previous evaluation Procedural Safeguards/Parents Rights = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/GuidanceResources/Documents/Procedural_Safeguards_Notice.pdf [https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/GuidanceResources/Documents/Procedural_Safeguards_Notice.pdf] ASHA = American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (https://www.ASHA.org [https://www.asha.org/]) to find a Speech Therapist in your area  Communication Bill of Rights (https://www.asha.org/siteassets/njc/njc-communication-bill-rights.pdf [https://www.asha.org/siteassets/njc/njc-communication-bill-rights.pdf]) = put out by the NJC -The right to interact socially, maintain social closeness, and build relationships.  -The right to request desired objects, actions, events, and people. -The right to refuse and reject undesired objects, actions, events, or choices.  -The right to express personal preferences and feelings.  -The right to make choices form meaningful alternatives.  -The right to make comments and share opinions.  -The right to ask for and give information including changes about routine and environment. -The right to be informed about people and events in one's life.  -The right to access interventions and supports that improve communication.  -The right to have communication acts acknowledged and responded to even when the outcome cannot be realized.  -The right to have access to functioning AAC & other AT services and devices at all times.  -The right to access environmental contexts, interactions, and opportunities that promote participation as full communication partners including their peers.  -The right to be treated with dignity and addressed with respect and courtesy.  -The right to be addressed directly and not be spoken for or talked about while present.  -The right to have clear, meaningful, and culturally & linguistically appropriate communications.  NJC = National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (https://www.asha.org/njc/history/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-MmSM8bjOwjEr6CNwLTQgBW1n8-1FKWHGf_sWdRd0vg1i3VbN [https://www.asha.org/njc/history/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-MmSM8bjOwjEr6CNwLTQgBW1n8-1FKWHGf_sWdRd0vg1i3VbN]) AAC = Augmented and Alternative Communication  AT = Assistive Technology www.KYIEPAdvocate.org [http://www.kyiepadvocate.org/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 011 - Communication Status Evaluations with Amber Devine Stinson, CCC-SLP (1-2)

Episode 011 - Communication Status Evaluations with Amber Devine-Stinson, CCC-SLP (1/2) Guest Info = Amber Devine-Stinson, CCC-SLP Amber.cccslp@gmail.com Consent to Evaluate Form = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/forms/Documents/Consent%20to%20Evaluate%20ReEvaluate%20rev1.pdf Remember! "X" = will be evaluated & "E" references finding of a previous evaluation Procedural Safeguards/Parents Rights = https://www.education.ky.gov/specialed/excep/GuidanceResources/Documents/Procedural_Safeguards_Notice.pdf Important Reminder = If there is a suspected deficit in speech, no further evaluation should be completed until a hearing screening has been completed and passed. If not passed, a hearing assessment should be recommended and completed before moving forward with assessment. Like what you’re hearing and want to take notes? You can get an All Things Special About Education notebook here - https://a.co/d/bc11fRJ [https://a.co/d/bc11fRJ] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.