Extra Credit Podcast

Steve Watson and high school counselor Lindsey Holbrook discuss strategies that parents can use to set children up for a successful high school experience. Steve and guests are joined by co-host, Laurie King.

Steve Watson, and Special Education consultant Jasmine Sanders, discuss the complexities of special education and how parents can work with teachers to ensure student success. Steve and Jasmine are joined by co-host, Laurie King.

Shownotes

Raising Special Kids – Help and Hope for Families

Raising Special Kids. Help and Hope for Families. Raising Special Kids exists to improve the lives of children with the full range of disabilities, from birth to age 26, by providing support, training, information and individual assistance so families can become effective advocates for their children. raisingspecialkids.org

Parent Resources - Arizona State University

Early Intervention/ Disability Services and Agencies Animal Therapy, Support and other Services Local Early Intervention Agencies Local Early Intervention and Disability Associations/ Support Groups www.asu.edu

Arizona Early Intervention Program | Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is Arizona’s statewide interagency system of services and supports for families of infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or delays. des.az.gov

The Child Find Process

Under federal law, public schools must look for, find, and evaluate kids who need special education. This is called Child Find, and it covers kids from birth through age 21. It applies to all kids, including those who are homeschooled or in private schools, plus kids who are migrants or without homes. https://www.understood.org/articles/en/child-find-what-it-is-and-how-it-works

Steve Watson, and current classroom teachers Tara Dale and Yolanda Wheelington, discuss strategies that parents can use to make sure their parent-teacher conferences are positive and productive. Steve and guests are joined by co-host, Laurie King.

Steve Watson, and former Arizona PTA President, Beth Simek, discuss strategies that parents can use to better engage with their child's school. Steve and Beth are joined by co-host, Laurie King.