STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III

In this podcast, we discuss the use of visuals with the whole class in addition to using them as individual supports. Jaz discusses several strategies she uses and the benefits she sees as she provides these supports for everyone. Jaz even shared some examples of the visuals she created, click on the link below to view them.ResourceJasmine Norris' Classroom Visuals

In this episode, we talk with Kelly Russell from the CU Early Prevention Initiative Program in Champaign County. We discuss the importance of Early Intervention, the transition process from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education, extended services, and resources for families.ResourcesChildren and Family Connections of Central IllinoisIllinois Early Intervention Clearing HouseChampaign County home visiting Consortium Crisis NurseryCU EarlyBottom Line Diaper ...

This podcast is a review of the book study series completed in the Spring of 2024 on Emotionally Responsive Teaching by Travis Wright. Marc Baxter and Sheila Yates review some of the key points from the book and discussions with the group. Some of the key points include: what is "trauma" and how it might have come to mean many things, how the skills children in trauma develop might not serve them well at school, the stress response system, how traditional behavioral approaches mig...

Nikki Pehlke is a WIU Student and currently serves as lead teacher in an Early Childhood Special Education classroom at PH Miller in Plano, IL. In this podcast, Nikki describes the power of student choice and voice, as well as how to use visuals authentically to support accessible communication. She also discusses how relationship-building with students helps teachers understand how to best support IEP growth goals.

In this episode, we talk with Katie Madigan from the Urbana Early Childhood School about their process for screening, evaluation, and referrals for identifying children with IEPs. Resource - you are welcome to visit the Urbana Early Childhood School.https://uecs.usd116.org/about/

Welcome to the third and final episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses! In this episode, Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the proprioceptive system. We will talk about what it is, what to look for in children, and what strategies can be used to support the development of this sense. Resources: Chicago Pediatric Therapy and Wellness https://www.chicagopediatrictherapyandwellness.com/