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Show Me KC Schools

A space to learn about school options in Kansas City, MO, and how to navigate it all.

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00:45:00

The Science of Reading

Show Me KC Schools ·

2025/10/30

In today's episode, we chat about the Science of Reading- why it's important and the impact reading has on your child's education. This episode kicks off our three part series on literacy!

00:48:36

Unique IEP

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2025/06/04

Tune in as Danielle Dispenza, Director of School Navigation, is joined by Jessica DiGiovanni and Stephanie Answer, as they discuss a very unique Individualized Education Plan carried out through homebound instruction that supports the needs of Stephanie's son, who is non-verbal, and has unique needs. Resources:Understood.orgMissouri Parent Bill of Rights Missouri Procedural SafeguardsIEP Evaluation Parent Referral Flow Chart mofamilytofamily.orgmissouriparentsact.orgSpellers

00:56:30

Recursos de salud mental en Kansas

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2025/05/05

En este episodio, escuche a Susana Elizarraraz y Celia C. Ruiz hablar sobre los recursos de salud mental disponibles en Kansas City.ResourcesLínea 988 NAMI Folleto educativo sobre salud mentalMattie Rhodes

00:28:06

Kindergarten Readiness

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2025/05/05

Nina and Danielle discuss kindergarten readiness with parents and educators, Akeyla Walker and Amanda Walker-Jackson. Tune in to hear tips on how to prepare your child and yourself for he transition to kindergarten.Resources:Showmekcschools.orgKindergarten Readiness GuideSchool Guide KC English School Guide KC Spanish Finding the Right School Workbook

00:29:31

Preparing for High School

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2025/03/25

Middle school years pass by so quickly, we often forget to use this time to prepare our students for high school. Tune in to this episode with Nina, Danielle, and Kauffman School counselor, Alexis Thuston to hear tips on how to support your student during these transition years and how to search for the best high school for your student.Resources:School Search site School Guide KC English School Guide KC SpanishFinding the Right School Workbook

00:17:33

KCPS GO Bond

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2025/03/25

In this episode, we’re diving into an important topic that impacts students, families, and the future of Kansas City Public Schools—the upcoming General Obligation (GO) Bond on the April 2025 ballot. Nina sits down with KCPS Superintendent Dr. Collier to break down the GO Bond, why it’s needed, and how it fits into the district’s 10-year Capital Funding Plan. We’ll explore how KCPS plans to use the funding, the impact of building improvements on student success, and how the community can support

00:25:58

Herramientas para buscar escuelas (Episodio en español)

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2025/01/28

¡Sintonícese para saber cómo puede utilizar estas herramientas GRATUITAS para encontrar la mejor escuela para su hijo!Recursos: Sitio de búsqueda de escuelas Guía Escolar KCMO

00:12:38

Feria de Escuelas (Episodio en español)

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2025/01/28

Nuestros equipos de navegación escolar explican qué esperar de la Feria escolar anual de la ciudad. Escuche cómo comparten consejos y aspectos destacados del evento. Show Me KC Schools organiza una feria escolar anual en conjunto con la Biblioteca Pública de Kansas City cada año el segundo sábado de noviembre. ¡Recuerde noviembre todos los años para este emocionante evento! Este evento familiar cuenta con representantes de escuelas públicas, charter y privadas en un solo lugar para responder a

00:23:37

City School Fair

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2025/01/28

Our school navigation teams talk through what to expect at the annual City School Fair. Listen as they share tips and highlights for the event. Show Me KC Schools hosts an annual City School Fair in conjunction with the Kansas City Public Library every year on the second Saturday in November. Remember November every year for this exciting event! This family-friendly event features public, charter, and private school representatives in one place to answer all the school search questions you have

00:50:37

Show Me KC Schools Ep 18: School Search Tools

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2024/09/19

Director of School Navigation, Danielle Dispenza sits with Kansas City parent and educator, Cassandra Bruington to discuss how she utilized the school search tools provided by Show Me KC Schools.Tune in to learn how you can use these FREE tools to find the best school for your child! Resources: Kansas City School Search Site School Guide KC (Downloadable) School Search Workbook (Downloadable)

00:48:20

Mental Health Resources in Kansas City

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2024/05/01

On the Show Me KC Schools Podcast we typically cover topics related to education, school options, etc. One thing we also like to do is stay engaged with families and ask them what they want to hear from us. When surveyed many families provided feedback that they wanted us to have conversations about mental health.On this episode, we are joined by incredible mental health practitioners and advocates in Kansas City: Angela Guzman with Children’s Mercy, Heather Mason with ReDiscover, and Kristin

01:43:40

Experiencia de los padres con la educación especial

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2024/04/11

Este es otro episodio de nuestra serie sobre educación especial. Esta serie incluye información útil y experiencias personales para ayudar a otros en la navegación por el complejo mundo de la educación especial.En este episodio Trica McGhee y Bertha Aldape de RevEd hablan con los padres Leslie Villeda y Miriam Galan sobre su experiencia navegando el sistema de educación especial en las escuelas. Show Me KC Schools se compromete a brindarle informacion vital que lo respalde mientras usted apoya a

00:46:15

Fundamentos de la educación especial (Episodio en...

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2024/03/15

Hoy hablaremos de los Conceptos Básicos de la Educación Especial. Escucha como nuestros frineds en RevEd, Trica McGhee y Bertha Aldape discutir los conceptos básicos que necesita saber para comenzar su viaje como padre en el espacio de la educación especial. Show Me KC Schools se compromete a brindarle informacion vital que lo respalde mientras usted apoya a su hijo en su viaje educativo. Conectese con nosotros en las redes sociales @showmekcschools en Youtube y en sus plataformas de podcasts

00:15:19

Special Education - Transition to Adulthood

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2024/02/21

This is another episode in a Special Education series. This conversation focuses on the transition to adulthood for students currently receiving special education services due to their diverse abilities. Our guest is Kim Riley, founder of The Transition Academy in Kansas City, Missouri. The Transition Academy is a nonprofit organization created to improve postsecondary outcomes for high school special education students in Kansas City Public Schools and charter schools.Resources: The Transition

00:50:54

Encontrar la Mejor Escuela en KC (Episodio en español)

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2024/01/11

En este episodio en español, nuestros amigos de LatinX Education Collaborative y Revolución Educativa presentan este episodio especial del podcast Show Me KC Schools para analizar las opciones escolares y cómo las familias pueden encontrar la mejor escuela en Kansas City para sus hijos. Show Me KC Schools se compromete a brindarle informacion vital que lo respalde mientras usted apoya a su hijo en su viaje educativo. Conectese con nosotros en las redes sociales @showmekcschools en Youtube y en

00:41:15

Special Education in K-12

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2023/12/04

This is another episode in our Special Education series. This series includes helpful information and personal experiences to help others in navigating the complex world of special education. We are continuing to discuss Special Education in this episode we talk with parent and community advocates, Jillian RainingBird & Stephanie Answer about navigating the K-12 Special Education space. Resources: First Steps Parent Power Lab Understood.org Missouri Parent Bill of Rights Missouri Procedural

00:36:49

Private School Affordability

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2023/11/09

Have you ever been interested in private school but haven't been sure how you could afford it? On this episode, Nina is joined by Laura Linn, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid w/ Pembroke Hill, and Cici Tompkins, Director of Outreach Children's Education Alliance of Missouri to discuss private school affordability and the process of accessing those options. Resources: Show Me KC Schools MO 529 Education Savings Plan School Scholarship Opportunities MOScholars Private School

00:45:07

Special Education in Early Childhood

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2023/10/09

Today we are discussing Special Education as it relates to early childhood interventions. Danielle is joined by Dr. Jumesha Wade and Arleen Martinez with Start Zero a Kansas City nonprofit focused on early childhood development. Tune in as they discuss the importance of early childhood special education & early intervention. This is another episode in our Special Education series. This series includes helpful information and personal experiences to help others in navigating the complex world

00:44:55

Special Education - Basics

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2023/09/08

Special Education Series - Special Education Basics Today we are talking about Special Education Basic. Think of this as your Special Education intro course, with helpful information and tools to get you started. Listen in as Special Education advocates Georgia Mueller and Danielle Dispenza discuss the basics you need to know to start your journey as a parent/caregiver in the special education space. Resources: Understood.org Missouri Parent Bill of Rights Missouri Procedural

00:30:50

Parent Advocacy

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2023/08/03

On this episode we hear from amazing leaders in the Kansas City parent advocacy space; Dr. Julie Holland with the Parent Leadership Training Institute & Rebecca Williams with Parent Power Lab. Join us as we talk about the work these leaders do in training parents to be advocates for their students and others. Resources: PLTI Cohort 6 Fall 2023 Application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLX8cvlcUuBea8NywL3WcPhLzd4ipmuQLH_FZ5G0qLucYlFA/viewform. Parent Power Lab 2024 Parent

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