SpecialEd, IEPs, 504s, Oh my! Conversations with DCSEAC

Navigating Threat Assessments in Special EducationAleia Mastroianni and board members Kelly Mayr, Courtney Nangle, Meredith Daley, and Tashia White discuss the unique challenges that threat assessments pose within the special needs community. They cover how atypical behaviors associated with disabilities can be misinterpreted as threats, the lack of parental notification during assessments, and the potential negative consequences for neurodiverse students. The conversation touches on the need for

Show Notes: Special Ed IEPs, 504s. Oh My – Animal Assisted Interventions in Schoolsconceptions about therapy animals in schoolsThe training, certification, and well-being of therapy dogsThe difference between therapy animals and service animalsHeartwarming stories of therapy dogs making a difference for students, staff, and parentsThe importance of temperament and mutual benefit for both the animal and the school communityHow to connect with therapy dog teams aEpisode Overview:In this heartfelt

In this episode of SpecialEd, IEPs, 504s, Oh My: Conversations with DCSEAC, the host discusses center-based programming in special education with Laura Anglemeyer, an SSN teacher at Sagewood Middle School with 31 years of experience. They cover what center-based programming entails, its benefits, and the specific programs available in the district, such as SSN (Significant Support Needs) and AN (Affective Needs). Emphasis is placed on meaningful inclusion, the concept of the least restrictive

Episode Title: School Board Elections Student Forum Follow-upHosts & Guests:Meredith (Host)Kelly Mayr (Guest, Douglas County Parents)Courtney (Guest)Episode Summary: In this episode, Meredith is joined by Kelly Mayr and Courtney to discuss the recent student forum for the Douglas County school board elections. The conversation covers key election dates, the voting process, the significance of slates, and the unique student-driven format of the forum.Key Topics Covered:Important election dates:

Short trailer for The Starting Line episode.

In this episode DCSEAC board members talk about Tashia's first experience with "special education" and realizing that her son was receiving these services.

School Board Elections for Special Education Voices Board of Education elections are this year: learn what they do and how they can impact our children in special education services. Sources cited in today's episode include: https://www.douglascountyparents.com https://www.dcsdk12.org www.dcseac.orgDCSEAC email: info@dcseac.org00:00 Introduction to School Board Elections00:19 Meet the Board Members00:45 Importance of School Board Elections01:11 Impact on Special Education02:36 How to Get

Understanding the Douglas County Special Education Advisory Committee (DCSEAC)Meredith, a board member, introduces the Douglas County Special Education Advisory Committee (DCSEAC). DCSEAC is a volunteer nonprofit made up of parents whose children are served by special education services in their school district. It is part of the Colorado Department of Education and serves two main functions: providing an advisory role to special education leadership and disseminating useful information to