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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
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Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast explores the start-up of the 2020-2021 school year. Many are wondering what will the new year look like. This is particularly true for families with students in special education who need additional support. To speak on this topic is guest Sharaya Hill. Sharaya is a certified special education educator and the host of the podcast Sped Street.
During this podcast you will learn about:
- The purpose for creating the Sped street podcast
- How to combat negative stereotypes about special education
- How to reduce parental anxiety about having a studenteligible for special education services
- The controversy surrounding the number of children of color diagnosed as in need of special education services
- The information parents and school staff should provide afterschool staff regarding their students’ special education needs
- How out-of-school time programs assist in providing services for special education
Guest
Sharaya Hill is a special education teacher hailing from Houston, Texas. After graduating from Howard University with a Bachelor's in Psychology, she ventured to Spain where she taught impoverished children for a year. Upon her return the United States she was a behavior therapists for children with autism before stepping into her current role as a early childhood special education teacher. In May, Sharaya graduated from the University of North Texas with her Master's in Special Education. She is the host of the Sped Street podcast where she celebrates those who are differently abled and gives others tools and resources to bridge the gap between neurotypical and atypical persons. Sped Street can be found on all major podcasting platforms.
Resources
Sped Street podcast
Sped Street on Apple Podcasts
A space for families of persons with special needs
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
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