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Podcast: Doing school differently - for kids that haven't thrived in mainstream schooling. Special Guest Libby Rosentreter

Libby is an advocate for neurodiversity and alternative educational settings. She is the principle of Samaritan College in Toowoomba, SE QLD, Australia. Libby is one of those people that quietens all the noise, and gets to know what the inner working are of each child that she is working with. She doesn't think the children need to be a square peg that should fit into a square hole. Instead, she works to understand the child, and then she works to change the environment so that the child feels safe and can begin to show their potential. 

My heart and my head sang when I met Libby. We need millions more like her in the world to make the world an intelligent and compassionate place, where difference is embraced and celebrated. 

There is a very good reason that her school, Good Samaritan has a very long waiting list. 

Come and enjoy Libby's insights and her story. Thankyou Libby for being so generous with your time. We all really appreciate it. 

In this bite-size episode Dr. Kelli walks you through how to get the IEP process rolling.
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Remember how exciting and nerve-wracking it was to start your first job? Join us as we hear heartwarming stories from our amazing Launch Buddies, Koa, Jay, and others, as they share their supported employment journeys and the invaluable role of job coaches in their lives. You'll be inspired by Koa's experience as an MC for the Adults Transitioning to Independence graduation ceremony, which has helped him grow in confidence with public speaking!

In the second part of our empowering conversation, we explore the experiences of our buddies with job coaching, transportation support, and the classes and boundaries taught in the Adult Transitions to Independence program. Learn from Andrew and Sam about their journey in finding work, and don't miss the exciting dream job opportunity with the mayor for one of our buddies. This episode is not only filled with stories of self-determination and self-advocacy but also aims to foster a sense of community and understanding for those on their own supported employment journey.

Barbara Beck has been teaching Special Education at the secondary level for nearly 30 years. Her primary focus and deep passion is in seeing young adults who live with disabilities transition successfully from school-to-adulthood. Her Launch Buddies classes and podcast content are her way of deepening relationships while amplifying student/family and teacher voices.

For more information and resources on special education school-to-adulthood transition planning and independent living, visit www.mykeyplans.com. Join us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and discussions about special education, inclusion, and disability advocacy. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and use #IEPLaunchpadPodcast to join the conversation. Thank you for tuning in to the IEP Launchpad Podcast! 🎧🎙️#IDD #teaching #specialed #specialneeds #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #EmpowerVoices #edtech, #education #edtech, #teachers

Is your child dealing with a suspension, expulsion or bullying issue? Do you have a child receiving special education services and they aren’t making progress? Are you looking for help? Are you wondering what specifically you should look for when interviewing potential advocates? Do you know of any high-quality advocate training programs out there that you can trust? Do you know the differences between the services offered by a special education child advocate and the services offered by an education attorney and when to use one versus the other? In today’s episode, we will answer those questions for you. We reached out to an extremely knowledgeable and skilled education attorney Robin Keller who works with a team of Special Education Advocates at her law firm. Find out how this model can save you money and time and get the results you need.

Episode 2: The role of a child advocate in special education-How a speech and language pathologist became a child advocate and helped hundreds of students, including your host Jeremiah, become confident and successful individuals.  If you have a child who is struggling in school and you aren’t sure how to navigate the complex world of special education then you will want to stick around. This episode of full of tips and resources to help you gain the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to advocate for your child.

In this episode, we will speak with Linda Gottlieb who holds a Master’s Degree and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech and Language Pathology, a nationally recognized professional credential that represents a level of excellence. After graduating in 1974 as a SLP, Linda received a fellowship to study at a school in NY where she gained expertise in autism spectrum disorders. Her specialty areas are autism spectrum disorders and language disorders. Prior to her recent retirement, she provided individual therapy and advocacy for families as well as consultation to families and school systems. She and Jeremiah will discuss how they met and their journey together through the world of special education. This episode is full of helpful tips and resources for families who are baffled by the jargon and procedures inherent in the special education system.

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In episode 12 of FASD Family Life, a podcast for families by families raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder features an expert, Matthew Pakozdy, a 41 yr old with FASD.   Together Matthew and I discuss his experiences of transracial adoption, difficulties in school,  receiving a diagnosis of FASD and the accommodations and supports needed for Matthew to become the success he is today.  Matthew's words will be music to your ears, '" with lifelong supports - it does get better!" Settle in with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy the ride Matthew and I are about to take you on. 

Attorney, Todd Marquardt, and attorney, Karen Dalglish Seal, discuss special education law and the covid-19 pandemic. Karen Dalglish Seal, Attorney at Law, has been in the field of Special Education for over thirty years in Texas as a teacher, administrator, program coordinator, interpreter for the deaf, advocate and lawyer.  Since 2000, Karen has defended the rights of the disabled as an attorney. 

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