Leander ISD

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Canal • 3 programas

Educación

Educación

08/12/2025
Educación

Educación

11/06/2025
Educación

Educación

30/10/2024

08/12/2025

All Behavior Is Communication

Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Daniel Runnels, SPED Behavior Coach for a conversation around understanding communication through behavior. Ashley starts by asking Daniel to share a little about himself (00:43). Later, they have a conversation centered around: Common Misconceptions About Behavior (4:26)What Are Students Communication Through Behavior (4:55)Supporting Students at Home (5:39)Ways for Families to Collaborate (10:21) Resources ⁠Making Connections Episode⁠⁠Collaborative Partners Question Form⁠⁠Special Programs Handbook⁠

08/12/2025

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11 min
12/01/2024

MLK Day with Vincent Hawkins

Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Vincent Hawkins, the principal of Rouse High School, to speak about his journey and the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. DeWayne asks Vincent to share a little bit about himself and what led him to become and educator (01:07). Later, DeWayne and Vincent have a conversation centered around: What Does MLK Day Mean in 2024? (09:21) How Hawkins’ Life Would Be Different Without the Work of Dr. King (14:46) Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy as Practitioners (22:27) About Hawkins’ Journey (24:36)

12/01/2024

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28 min
13/10/2025

Families Leading Change

This Collaborative Partners podcast series provides a platform to continue the discussion around supporting our Special Programs families and enhancing educational experiences for every student. Our goal is to bring together voices and insights that empower families and foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the journey toward a meaningful future. Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Anna Smith, Board of Trustees Member, for a conversation about school involvement and advocacy insights. Ashley starts by asking Anna to share a little about herself (00:50). Later, they have a conversation centered around: Starting in LISD (4:28)Getting Involved at the Campus (6:08) Special Programs Parent Advisory Council (7:41)Navigating the School System (14:09)How Do I Know I'm Doing the Right Thing? (16:11)Advocacy (19:21)Life After LISD (19:21)Ways for Families to Collaborate (23:22) Resources ⁠⁠Special Programs Parent Advisory Council⁠⁠⁠⁠LISD Board Legislative Priorities⁠⁠⁠⁠Collaborative Partners Question Form⁠⁠⁠⁠Special Programs Handbook⁠⁠

13/10/2025

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26 min
06/02/2024

African-American History Month with DeWayne Street

In a special role-reversal episode of the podcast, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street served as the guest while Chief Communications Officer Crestina Hardie played host, asking him to speak about his journey and the significance of African-American History Month. Crestina starts by asking DeWayne to share a little bit about himself as a person and as a professional (01:05). Later, Crestina and DeWayne have a conversation centered around: Street’s roots in education (03:36) Importance of African-American history (10:06) Why has African-American history become polarizing? (14:26) Putting in the work (16:46) Closing (19:00)

06/02/2024

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20 min
27/10/2025

Guiding Readers, Growing Confidence

This Collaborative Partners podcast series provides a platform to continue the discussion around supporting our Special Programs families and enhancing educational experiences for every student. Our goal is to bring together voices and insights that empower families and foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the journey toward a meaningful future. Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson, is joined by Stephanie Reese, Instructional Coach, for a conversation around supporting readers. Ashley starts by asking Stephanie to share a little about herself (00:49). Later, they have a conversation centered around: Tools for Engaging Your Child with Reading (2:11)Supporting Young Readers (4:05) Supporting Readers that Struggle (5:31)Navigating the School System (6:27)Ways for Families to Collaborate (13:15) Resources ⁠Parent Reading Intervention Website⁠⁠Multi Tiered Systems of Support⁠⁠All About Evaluations⁠⁠Collaborative Partners Question Form⁠⁠Special Programs Handbook⁠

27/10/2025

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18 min
30/10/2024

#1LISD with Tom Glenn and Bruce Gearing

Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street had a special two-guest episode – current LISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing and Tom Glenn, a former LISD superintendent – to discuss the idea of #1LISD and, more specifically, the importance of unity across our 200-square-mile school district. Tom was able to offer a unique perspective of LISD being a one high school town – and just six schools in all – in the 1980s when he started as superintendent. Bruce's experience as superintendent of a school district with six feeder patterns and 48 schools offered interesting contrasts and challenges. At the end of the episode, DeWayne invites Sarah Grissom, the deputy superintendent of administrative services and strategic planning, to read the poem The Trough by Judy Brown. DeWayne starts welcoming Tom and Bruce onto the podcasts, noting the recent Unity Day earlier in October. Later, the three of them have a conversation centered around: (1:05) Tom Glenn's time as superintendent (6:15) The challenge of opening more schools (8:23) Building a culture (13:32) The challenges Bruce faces as the current LISD superintendent (20:40) Advice for educational leaders (24:37) Constancy of purpose (27:59) The impact of community cohesion (34:06) What makes the #1LISD community strong

30/10/2024

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43 min
15/11/2023

Native American Heritage Month with Tracy Edwards

For Native American Heritage Month, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Tracy Edwards, a special education teacher at Akin Elementary, to speak about her journey and the significance of the month. DeWayne asks Tracy to share a little bit about her journey (01:10). Later, DeWayne and Tracy have a conversation centered around: Growing Up Native American (02:31) Rock Your Mocs Week (06:12) Family History (07:21) Critical Issues Facing Native Americans Today (13:22) Importance of the Month (16:46) Who Tracy Admired Growing Up (20:16)

15/11/2023

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23 min
19/12/2023

Equitable Access with Paulette Jones

Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DeWayne Street invited Paulette Jones, the dean of instruction at Glenn High School, to speak about the focus on equitable access and students' opportunities to take advanced classes and AP courses. DeWayne asks Paulette to share a little bit about herself and what led her to become and educator (01:15). Later, DeWayne and Paulette have a conversation centered around: The Role of Enhancing Educational Access (05:03) The Importance of Enhancing Educational Access (09:49) Advice for Signing Up for Advanced Courses (13:33) A Rewarding Experience as a Dean of Instruction (16:38)

19/12/2023

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18 min
15/05/2024

Brown v. Board of Education’s 70th Anniversary with Shawn Swisher

In recognition of the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision, Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Shawn Swisher, LISD’s general counsel in the Legal Services department, to commemorate the Brown v. Board of Education court case and reflect on the ripple it has had throughout the country. (00:48) DeWayne starts by asking Shawn about his background as a person and a practitioner in the education space. Later, DeWayne and Shawn have a conversation centered around: (05:52) Why choose education as a profession (09:00) Transitioning from the classroom to a legal practitioner (18:48) Reflecting on Brown v. Board’s impact (27:00) Advancing the legacy of the Brown decision (31:56) Closing

15/05/2024

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33 min
18/11/2024

Making Connections

Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison Ashley Anderson is joined by Low Incidence Disability Coordinator Lisa Robertson to discuss Special Programs resources and ways to connect with your community. Ashley starts by asking Lisa to share a little about her backstory as a person and a professional (00:40). Later, Ashley and Lisa have a conversation centered around: (14:29) Ways for Families to Collaborate (01:37) Low Incidence Disabilities (02:34) Individualized Community Academic Program aka ICAP (03:15) Parenting Neurodivergent Children (06:12) Getting Support for Your Family (7:05) Preparing for Your Admission Review and Dismissal aka ARD Meeting (9:26) Parent Questions (11:55) Language Around Disabilities Resources Collaborative Partners Question Form Special Programs Handbook

18/11/2024

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16 min

Championing the talented students and teachers of Leander ISD, a fast-growth, high-achieving school district in Austin, Texas.