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SPEDTalk
Hosted by The Texas Education Service Centers' Special Education Liaisons · EN
Welcome to SPEDTalk (2021 & 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners). Let's Elevate the Conversation and Celebrate the people and organizations making it happen for kids of Differing Abilities in Texas.
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Neuro Cats
May 2900:33:21Tap to summarizeHow about a college program for Neurodiverse students? The SPEDTalk team travels to San Marcos Texas to the campus of Texas State University home of the Bobcats to discuss this amazing program.
Transcribe →The Mermaid Cafe
Apr 600:37:04Tap to summarizeThe SPEDTalk team is in San Antonio at the Mermaid Cafe. Listen as they talk with cafe Manager Drew to hear the story of his daughter Leah (the CEO) , her journey with disabilities, and how the Mermaid Cafe came to be. The Mermaid Cafe serves Coffee, and gluten free light bites and sweet treats, and they employ many people with disabilities. The team and Drew discuss it all on this episode of SPEDTalk.
Transcribe →No Vision, No Problem. They can Still Cook
Mar 2500:26:00Tap to summarizeRegion Six Education Service Center and Dr Michael Munro host a cooking skills event for students with visual impairments and their teachers. Listen as the SPED talk team interviews kids, parents and teachers about cooking and using kitchen knives.
Transcribe →A Night to Shine
Jan 1200:36:58Tap to summarizeSPEDTalk visits with the people responsible for brining this Tim Tebow Foundation event to Amarillo. Hear about their experiences, who benefits, and how you could become involved.
Transcribe →Do you want to be a Diagnostician?
Dec 1900:29:33Tap to summarizeThe SPEDTalk team sits down with Jill Kerby to discuss the Region 10 Diagnostician Certification Program. Jill explains what the program entails, where interested candidates can find information, how to apply, and the requirements for admission. The conversation highlights how Region 10 ESC is helping address the need for diagnosticians across Texas.Educational Diagnostician Certification SiteSpecial Education Small and Rural Schools (SPED SRS) Email Amy Lambert with any questions: amy.lambert@region10.org
Transcribe →SLP Masters Program; And get it paid for!
Nov 2100:33:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the SPEDTalk Team visits with Pam Sepulvado who oversees the Speech Language Pathology Masters Degree program hosted by Region 10 ESC. Find out about how they are helping to fill a need and how to get the degree for FREE!
Transcribe →Episode # 100
Oct 2101:04:12Tap to summarizeThe SPEDTalk team spends some time with its founders Pam and John.
Transcribe →Show Me the Money: Making Teacher Incentive Allotment work for all teachers
Sep 2900:50:42Tap to summarizeJen and Myra visit with Memphis ISD. They discuss how TIA has worked for them and how you could help your teachers earn bonus checks of up to $32000 a year.
Transcribe →Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge
Sep 1000:44:03Tap to summarizeSpeaking to the teams entered in the "race", as well as some of its organizers, the SPEDTalk crew learns about why it exists. As a fundraiser it is definitely unique, and you will hear some fun stories about the participants adventures.
Transcribe →Back at Camp Able
Aug 2900:25:59Tap to summarizeSPEDTalk travels west for a check in with Camp Able on Wild West Sensory Day. In this episode the team interviews a variety of visitors to Camp Able's new home of 83 acres on FM 89 just outside of Abilene.
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