7 episodes
Special Education With Mr. Durham Mr. Durham
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4.6 • 34 Ratings
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This podcast breaks down the confusing world of Special Education and Disability into understandable chunks. If you work with students with disabilities in any way, this podcast is for you.
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ADHD and the Brain
Almost all of us know someone affected by ADHD. Check this out to learn more about about this condition and what you can do to help!
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Addressing Challenging Behaviors in The Classroom And at Home
Is your child or a kid in your class behaving in a way that is really challenging and you just can't figure it out? Check out this episode to learn how to begin addressing those behaviors, by learning how to think about behavior, and one system that can help teach positive behaviors.
Please go check out Ross Greene's book, "Lost at School" and his other fantastic work as well!
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-School-Behavioral-Challenges-Falling-ebook/dp/B001FA0IN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502230328&sr=8-1&keywords=lost+at+school
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The IEP Part 3
In this episode we discuss IEP meetings, when they happen, why they happen, and how they should look and feel. This finishes of the series on IEP's that serve as the foundation for the content that we will be getting into in the next episodes!
Check out the next episode for how to address challenging behaviors in the classroom and at home.
With the school year starting, be sure to share this podcast with anyone you know who could benefit from a little more knowledge around special education! -
The IEP Part 2: IEP Tour
In this episode we go through a quick tour of an IEP, going over each section in order, and discuss their importance for all of the stakeholders involved.
Overview:
Case Managers- everything is important
General Education Teachers- Input for the present levels, check out the goals, and pay close attention to the supplementary aids and services.
Parents & Family- the present levels should be informative, the goals can help you support your student, and the supplementary aids and services will help you understand what the school should be doing to support your child. -
The IEP part 1
Today's episode is part one of a three part series tackling the heart of Special Education: The Individualized Education Plan.
This episode focuses on the legal background of the IEP, how IEP's are created, and parent's legal rights in this process.
Look for part 2 coming soon for a tour of an actual IEP!
Thank You!
For more information regarding current Special Ed law & Parent Rights check out:
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The Factory and Your Brain
In this episode we focus on how the United States School system was formed, and how that system makes very little sense when you compare it to what we know about how our brains and minds work.
For more information see:
"How the Mind Works" by Steven Pinker
https://www.raceforward.org/research/reports/historical-timeline-public-education-us
Customer Reviews
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Mr. Durham does a great job of explaining all the different issues in Special Ed!! I especially liked his episode on problem behaviors. I love Ross Green’s philosophy.
Thank you thank you
Having a child with adhd and new to all the special education lingo - I am getting to know what I need to do for my child. Thank you for breaking it all down Into short segments. My mind is drinking up all your info. Thank you— pls do an episode how to diagnosis SLD.
AMAZING ! ! ! !
I am school-based therapist who in interviewing next week for a position in special education. My background has been solely in the non-profit sector and would like to transition to the educational setting. This podcast is short, concise, and most importantly isn't boring. Mr. Durham does an excellent job at explaining the setting and outright tells you what you expect to learn by the time the epiosde is over. The few podcasts that are available have helped me conceptualize the position I am interviewing for and have been extremely educational. Thank you, Mr. Durham. If I am offered the position, you played a large role in my deeper understanding of special education and the parameters that I will work in. Blessings.