Conversations with New Ventures West
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A podcast about finding each other. Here we embark on a journey of shared experiences and mutual support using the lens of reproductive justice. Together, we will explore what it means to truly stand in solidarity with each other, one story at a time. Created and hosted by JustChoice. No Shame. Just Love. All Options.
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This podcast is about Life ,Jamaican Culture and growth and being the best person you can be.
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12-Step Radio. True Stories of Real Life. Addiction. Recovery. Transformation
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TMO and Mr. Curl Himself have open and honest discussions about today's issues.
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Stepping Off Now is a podcast about how to live your creative best life. I’m Kendra, a social scientist and writer. I spent decades feeling creatively unfulfilled while I pursued conventional life goals, culminating in severe burnout that took years to recover from. This podcast chronicles my journey in real time as I find my way home to my essential creative self. I discuss topics like harnessing the intuitive creative process, using creativity to manage mental health, and sorting through a ...
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Life’s toughest moments aren’t the end—they’re the beginning of something greater. Hosted by Jamie Blyth, author of Fear is No Longer My Reality, this podcast explores how struggle and adversity can shape us into stronger, more resilient individuals. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming clinical panic disorder and social phobia, Jamie invites inspiring guests—from Navy SEALs and champion athletes to mental health experts and everyday heroes—to share their stories of perseverance and gr ...
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Celebrating Community Leadership. This four-episode series speaks to thirteen community leaders about how they each harnessed and developed new skills in the face of disruption — featuring the voices of some of the Bega Valley's most active and creative emerging leaders. They share insights about how the Far South Coast NSW not-for-profit sector is now planning collaboratively for the future, through a place-based capacity building partnership program. From the regions to the cities, this se ...
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On my podcast I will share my take on life, business, success, & building wealth.
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Welcome to Stepping Stones 123 where we are standing on the word of God, and walking it out in our life one day at a time!!
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A podcast by the Dukes Track Club where we talk running, Albuquerque, and whatever comes to mind.
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Lady Patriots - Stepping Up the Conservative Movement
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This is a podcast that I’ve started for those looking for self-help pointers, nuggets of wisdom from my coaching practice.
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South Africans attend the 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and share the mystical boot stepping dance that is radiant in African American dance.
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Opening the closed eyes to the closed minded on the benefits of modern technology from the blue collar perspective. Cover art photo provided by Pedro Barros on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@pedrobarros
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A twice a month podcast (during the school year) on Comprehensible Input and its direct application in our language classrooms.
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Black girl with a big dream.My pods cast are basically about a lot of areas of life,I talk about rediscovery,mental health,school and God.Why it is important for someone to get to know themselves and how to rediscover your true potential.
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Welcome to Stepping Forward Podcast, your stepparenting companion. Listen to Sara and Rachel, two stepmoms, tackle the ins and outs and ups and downs of stepparenting. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stepping-forward-podcast/support
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Hey y'all, welcome to our podcast where we share our ongoing story on moving abroad! Grab yourself a cup of tea and ENJOY!
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Podcast by Stepping Out of Bounds
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Stepping Into Now, hosted by Karen Toulon, is your place for candid conversations about crafting your career, connecting with community and clearing a pathway to success right now. Design: Eric Rhinehart Audio Producer and Music: Spencer Wadsworth
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Stepping out of the boat in missions, ministry, parenting and being a wife. Going into different season of life can be scary but there is joy in the journey. Join me as we dive into going scared into whatever God calls us into.
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Join Stori and John (Dad), on their journey to grow in their unique "step" relationship. Sometimes stepparents and children have a hard time relating and working together. John and Stori wanted to grow their own bond through discovering new techniques and principles to live by. If you are a stepchild or parent, or looking for some laughs and lessons, listen in to Stepping It Up! Send questions to steppingitcast@gmail.com
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Navigating our way through this complex, challenging time requires taking a clear look at the issues we’re confronting. Join Omkari Williams and her guests as they take on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
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Real people talking about real issues having a real conversation. Actor and business owner, Leonard Jackson moderates and sometimes referees the debate showcasing liberal and conservative perspectives with no half stepping.
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On Stepping Up STEM, host Dr. Pamela McCauley explores the intersection of science, technology, engineering and math, and the barriers marginalized communities face within these fields. Join her as she sits down with impactful and passionate leaders making a difference in STEM education, innovation and entrepreneurship as they share their experiences and insights on how to create a more inclusive and diverse STEM community.
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Find inspiration for your work through the podcast of Women & Work where Courtney Moore and Missie Branch hear from women in various professions about how their work makes an eternal difference in the kingdom of God.
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The Boston Herald's Red Sox podcast, featuring sports writers Jason Mastrodonato, Evan Drellich, Michael Silverman and Steve Buckley.
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Men today are in a battle without bullets or bombs, but a battle all the same. It's a fight for our families and our future. Facing the battles of life demands courage, and courage is the ability to do the hard thing in every circumstance, despite the cost.
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Stepping Up to Your Potential shares an ongoing journey of personal growth and development, passing along any useful tools and lessons learned in the hope to inspire you to continue your own journey in our collective quest for expressing our highest potential. I particularly focus on all aspects of emotional intelligence and include some perspectives from my spiritual journey as well. Subscribe to the podcast and Step Up with me! All episodes are available in text format on the Blog as well ...
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We talk about the real life steps it takes to succeed. Not just the general make you feel good stuff, but the actual real steps you have to take to define your path, get rolling, overcome obstacles along the way and reach your goals. Whatever those goals might be. Hear a unique perspective! Learn from the paths that others have taken, learn from the mistakes they made and shorten your journey to an awesome life!
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Imagine making decisions for your life based on what your friends or family tell you to do and everyone is happy about this decision EXCEPT YOU? In this podcast I talk about the everyday struggles that we face in today’s day and age and finding out who we really are and making decisions for ourselves based on who we are and not who we’re told we’re supposed to be. We will discuss everyday life, love, money, and everything under the sun! Finding true happiness is the goal!
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Inspiring hope and motivating you to make bold moves, all while listening to your intuition to up level your life and become the person you are meant to be! In these episodes you will be challenged to think differently, to open your eyes to new ideas and to learn how to support yourself on this journey. If are ready to push through fear and doubt to live a fulfilling life than this is the podcast for you. We will talk all things life including work/life balance, marriage and parenting. Nikki ...
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Welcome to Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford - a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2Justice Instagram: @steppingtowardjustice YouTube/Facebook: Steppin ...
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Listen for short, calming meditations to help you feel grounded, inspired, and heart-centered even through challenging times. Enjoy Bonus Life Recipes with practical methods to connect, allow, grow, serve, and love more of life. Techniques shared include meditation, mindfulness, breath work, visualization, loving kindness, prayer, and growth mindset work. Please Subscribe, Share, Leave a Review or Support the Show. I appreciate you and your kindness. "When you arise in the morning, think of ...
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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management
Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach
Confused with how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Not sure how to keep track of all the data? Tired of searching for the right behavior strategies to manage your special ed. classroom? In this podcast, you will find methods to create IEP goals that students can reach, a system to collect data with your team, & know which behavior strategies will work best for your classroom. My mission is to help new sped teachers write IEPs with confidence, share ideas for classroom manageme ...
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E158. Interview Episode! What Health Looks Like Through the Lens of Creative Practice
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In a twist on a classic interview episode, in this one friend of the pod Ann Wainscott returns to interview someone herself! Links from this episode: Switched on Pop's Madonna episode No.1, No.2, and No.3 Daniel Mason's novel North WoodsDi Kendra Patterson
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In this episode, we’re going to take stock of some of the key challenges all Community Leaders face, and some of the unique ways rural Community Leaders respond to them. It's about Filling the Gaps, and embracing the spirit of doing the best you can with what you have. You’ll meet three local Community Leaders: Anna Lindstrand from Potoroo Palace, …
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Stepping Into The Fire: Mike Tyson - Episode #1
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Welcome to the first episode of Stepping Into the Fire, where we dive deep into the stories of those who’ve shaped history, discovering the lessons that drive true greatness. Hosted by Jamie Blyth. There’s no better way to launch this journey than with a true legend: the one and only Mike Tyson. In this episode, Mike takes us on a raw, unfiltered j…
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Welcome to Stepping Into Fire! Life’s toughest moments aren’t the end—they’re the beginning of something greater. Hosted by Jamie Blyth, author of Fear is No Longer My Reality, this podcast explores how struggle and adversity can shape us into stronger, more resilient individuals. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming clinical panic disorder a…
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When you are a highly sensitive gentle soul, the chaos and cruelty of the world can feel unbearable at times. How are we to protect ourselves while still engaging? In this episode I discuss this in light of my own thoughts on the recent US election results. My sister's Instagram account (jillpattersoncycling) The poem Desiderata…
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In this final episode of our first season, we get into the weeds of the power of community. Host Maryam has two juicy conversations, first with Laura, JustChoice's social worker and Chief Program Officer, and then with J. and Kim, hosted youth and their host family. In both conversations, the importance of community, alternatives to traditional fos…
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Have you ever been told you take yourself too seriously? I heard this all the time growing up. And it was both right...and wrong. In this episode I discuss how I held myself back from reaching for my creative dreams both by taking myself too seriously and not seriously enough. Sound confusing? Well, give it a listen! Here is the Instagram reel that…
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How do you navigate the challenging journey of finding your authentic vocation amid the pressures of success and expectations? In this intimate conversation, Adam Klein & Amiel Handelsman discuss Amiel's evolving path from leadership development coach to podcaster and writer, exploring the internal tensions between pragmatism and spirituality that …
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In this episode of "Stepping into Solidarity," Maryam hosts Maya and Colleen from Ohio's Women's Alliance (OWA). Maya, the Director of Membership, discusses her journey from direct service to creating the Member Assistance Program (MAP), which provides practical support for abortion seekers, including transportation, lodging, and childcare. Colleen…
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In this episode, you’ll hear three local Community Leaders reflect on Leadership, what that word means to them; what leadership means to people in rural and regional areas; and of what community leadership in regional places like the Bega Valley can teach us all, no matter where we live, about community leadership as a whole You’ll meet Clair Mudal…
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I wasted years of my life following other people's advice about how I should be writing novels and developing my creative practice, and it mostly failed me. So finally I decided to chuck it all out the window, go against the grain, and listen to myself. In this episode I discuss why we mostly shouldn't listen to anyone else and instead expend time …
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This episode steps into radical and real conversations about abortion. Stigma be damned, hosts Maryam kicks it with Lexi, a reproductive justice organizer and executive director of the Abortion Fund of Ohio. Together, they discuss the challenges and trends in abortion access post-Dobbs decision. Lexi breaks down how Ohio's only statewide abortion f…
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I am using my current project, novel #2, to master plot, my weakest area as a writer. In the past, I've been ambivalent and even felt antipathy toward applying commercial and Western-style plot structures to my novels, because I felt they constrained my art. So what's changed? In this episode I discuss my evolving views on structure in life and art…
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In this special episode of Stepping into Solidarity, we get personal. Host Maryam joins colleagues Emma, and Molly, the CEO and founder of JustChoice in a vulnerable conversation exploring radical honesty through the perspectives of three women: Maryam, Emma, and Molly. Maryam, a birth mother, discusses the importance of asking questions about birt…
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In this episode I discuss my recent diagnosis of being neurodivergent, including why I pursued a formal diagnosis, what it entails, and its relationship to creativity and my art.Di Kendra Patterson
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Description: In this episode of "Stepping into Solidarity," host Maryam explores the profound concept of Restorative Justice by discussing JustChoice's work with restorative circles. Joined by guests Laura and Victoria, licensed independent social workers, the trio dives deep into what it means to truly support one another. What is restorative just…
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With novel #1 winding its way toward publication (hopefully), I have officially begun work on novel #2...and I've realized I will have to approach writing it in an entirely different way. Not only that, I'm going to have to use a technique I have utterly failed at in the past: preplanning the plot. Simply put, I suck at plot. It was the last thing …
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Description: In this episode of "Stepping into Solidarity," host Maryam is joined by Molly, founder and CEO of JustChoice, and Alice a mom, wife, adoptive mom who helps guide families through their different family building options at JustChoice. Together, the JustChoice trio explain and explore different paths to family building, whether that is A…
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I'm not really sure how to summarize this episode, y'all...but you'll want to listen! Contact meDi Kendra Patterson
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107. *Special Announcement* 4 Steps to Prep Paraprofessionals, Special Ed Assistants for the Beginning of the School Year
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, *Special Announcement at the end of the episode!* Do you know what to prep your educational aides before the beginning of the school year? What do they need to know before your students step into your classroom? How do you create an inclusive classroom so your staff feels part of the team? Today I’ll be sharing steps to ensu…
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Description: In this episode of "Stepping into Solidarity," host Maryam explores the radical framework as abortion as a means of providing healthcare, safety and care. Joined by Molly, founder and CEO of Just Choice, and Laura, a licensed independent social worker,they dive deep into the false claims of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCSs) and how preg…
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106. Dyslexia: What Is It & How Special Education Teachers Can Help Struggling Readers with Melanie Brethour
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, In today’s episode, we have special guest Melanie Brethour. Melanie Brethour is a resource teacher from Montreal, Quebec, dedicated to dyslexia awareness and the science of reading. Her commitment was sparked by her son Benjamin's dyslexia diagnosis at age 9. To better support him and her students, she earned Orton-Gillingha…
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Sometimes it can be difficult to see how our own societies and cultures influence us. I have this trick I use to help reveal some of those hidden influences that I call the OG Society Thought Experiment. I imagine how a small pre-capitalist "original society" would have functioned and compare that to my modern capitalist society. Today I use this t…
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105. How to Lessen Stress at the Beginning of the School Year for Sped Teachers With Brittany Blackwell
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, Already stressed with the new school year coming up? Don’t want to feel overwhelmed with all the things that come with being a special education teacher? In today’s episode, we have special guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. Brittany is an award-winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South…
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Description: In this episode of "Stepping into Solidarity," host Maryam explores the profound concept of mutual aid through the lens of reproductive justice. Joined by guests Laura, a licensed independent social worker, and Molly, founder and CEO of Just Choice, they dive deep into what it means to truly support one another. Discover the essence of…
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104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs
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Hey Sped Teacher, Are you wondering if the way you are teaching your students math is effective? Are you curious what the best way to teach math to your students with special needs is? In this episode, we are diving into how to utilize the Concrete-Representational-Abstract, or CRA, method with your students. I am sharing my top 6 tips for implemen…
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In this episode I take stock of where I am in my creative journey as I contemplate what lies beyond the dreams we hold for ourselves. Are dreams holding us back? Do they ultimately make our lives less happy and satisfying? W.H. Auden's poem, The More Loving One Contact meDi Kendra Patterson
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Hey Special ed Teacher, Happy 2nd birthday to the Stepping into Special Education Podcast! I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since the first episode was released. Thank you so much for being part of the show for the past 2 years! Today we are looking back through the second year of the Stepping into Special Education Podcast. I am sharing the top e…
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102. 6 Top Tips for New Teachers from Our Stepping into Special Education Community Members!
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Hey Special education Teacher, Are you a new special education teacher excited to jump into your very own classroom next year? Have you found yourself hoping you know everything you need to know to be prepared for whatever the year brings? The truth is, whether you are a new teacher or have been teaching for 15 years like me, you will never know ev…
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Notice: The Kishōtenketsu Workshop I am doing with Andy Mort is coming up next week! You can find more info and sign up a this link. In this episode I discuss two women I've learned about recently who are lights in the dark for me. They inspire me to keep going through tough times, and to not lose hope. Table tennis phenom Zhiying Zeng, who is maki…
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101. Need Admin Support? A Principal’s Perspective on How to Collaborate as a Special Ed Team with Dr. Patricia Corral
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Hey Sped Teacher, Have you wondered how to ask your administrators for support? Are you looking for tips on how to build a strong relationship with your admin as a special education teacher? I am so excited to have a very special guest on today’s episode! We are joined by my principal, Dr. Patricia Corral, who is sharing some incredible insight on …
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100. Reflecting on 100 Episodes! Memories and Lessons Learned with Stepping into Special Education the Podcast
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, We made it to 100 episodes of the Stepping Into Special Education podcast. I cannot believe it! I am beyond excited and so grateful for each and every one of you for tuning in each week! When I started this podcast, I knew I wanted to provide a resource for special educators who were looking for support, tips, and community.…
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I recently discovered a notebook filled with poetry I wrote thirty (!) years ago, and in one fell swoop it reconfigured my understanding of myself as an artist. In this episode I contemplate the threads that define who we are as artists that weave their way through our lifelong body of work (creative or otherwise). And I read one of those thirty-ye…
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99. Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Method in Math for Special Education Teachers an Overview
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Are your students finding it difficult to comprehend certain math concepts, despite repeated teaching strategies? Want to learn about evidence-based practices that are proven to help students with learning disabilities excel in math? To be completely honest, teaching math is not one of my strengths. But I know how cru…
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98. Re Release Ep 36. Want Help with Behavior Strategies for Your Students with Special Needs The Top 5 Resources to Get the Behavior Support You NEED
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Hey Sped Teacher, Are you struggling with behavior strategies for your students with special needs? Have you tried everything you can think of and aren’t sure what to try next? When we are struggling with behavior issues, it can feel like we have to find a solution on our own. But that is absolutely not the truth! We do not need to figure it out al…
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In this episode of Stepping In, Adam speaks with Christy McClendon, a New Ventures West graduate and President/CEO of New Pathways for Youth (NPFY), an organization serving youth living in extreme adversity. NPFY programs aim to break through self-destructive thinking and develop essential skills, empowering youth to achieve their desired future. I…
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In summer I like to mix it up on this podcast, so I decided to share some of my short stories. "The Trash House" is a women-centered retooling of the Japanese Kitsune (fox) folklore. Enjoy!Di Kendra Patterson
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Hey Special Education Teacher, We made it to the end of another school year! But before we head into summer and start enjoying our time off, I’m taking some time to look back and reflect on this school year. I have found that taking this time to reflect has really helped me to grow in my career. One thing I love to do at the end of the school year …
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, You know that having students in the least restrictive environment is the law but have you found yourself wondering what it really means? If you’re like me, you probably learned about LRE in college but by the time you were in the classroom, you found it hard to remember all the details of the continuum of services. In today…
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Last episode I discussed the "conflict free" Japanese Kishotenketsu storytelling framework as a gentler alternative to the Western-style Hero's Journey. In this one I contrast the two as lenses through which we can interpret our creative lives. The Hero's Journey, though it may make for compelling entertainment, can be toxic when used as a way of u…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Have you found yourself scrambling at the end of summer to get everything ready for the new school year? Are you ready to get a head start on the next school year so you don’t end up stressed again? We are all looking forward to resting and relaxing this summer! We definitely deserve it! But I’ve learned my lesson about waiting un…
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When John Pavlovitz's new book Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty is Trending, landed on my desk I was intrigued by the title. Given that trolling on socials, nastiness on the news, and day-to-day unkindness to one another seem to be the norm, there isn't any way to argue that cruelty is not the currency of the day. So a …
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94. Want a Work & Home Life Balance? How I Get Work Done and Turn It Off as a Special Ed Teacher!
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you looking to find a better work and home life balance? Are you convinced that staying late and taking work home is just the way it is for teachers? I spent several years staying after school for hours. I had no idea how to turn off work mode and felt like I had to do all the things! A few years down the road, I …
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Hey Sped Teacher, Curious about what a veteran special education teacher wishes she knew before beginning her special education teaching journey? Do you wish you had insider knowledge before beginning your own journey as a special ed teacher? I’m sure I am not alone when I say that after getting some experience as a new special education teacher, I…
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I'm dealing with some personal life stuff right now and so dug into my Patreon archive for an episode for you all today! In this one I discuss the Japanese (and more broadly Asian) narrative structure called Kishotenketsu. This is generally seen as being a low-conflict or even conflict-free form of narrative, and it's a balm to the soul for those o…
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92. 5 Tips on How to Survive the Last Month of the School Year! Special Education Teacher Edition
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Feeling the pressure of the last month of the school year? Wondering how to keep students engaged during the last month of the school year? We are entering the final stretch of the school year! But this last month of school always seems challenging. Between all the end of year tasks, maintaining student engagement, me…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Are you struggling to connect with your gen ed colleagues as a special education teacher? Do you want to collaborate with general ed teachers to better serve your students but aren’t sure where to start? As our students’ case manager, we are to provide our students with the least restrictive environment. This means that we should …
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Hey Special education Teacher, Are you considering making a transition from SDC to RSP, or RSP to SDC? Have you wondered what the differences are between these positions? In my 15 years of experience, I’ve spent 10 years as an SDC teacher before transitioning into my current role as an RSP teacher. I know that knowing and understanding the differen…
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Last week I made the trek down to Tampa to attend a writer's conference and live pitch my novel to two agents! This type of experience can be overwhelming for creatives who are highly sensitive or have other types of sensory processing conditions--or for those who struggle with anxiety and/or mental health challenges. In this episode I discuss all …
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Hey Sped Teacher, Do you have elementary or middle school students transitioning on to their next school? Are you unsure how to prepare for a transitional IEP meeting? When students are moving from an elementary school to a middle school or a middle school to high school, it is crucial to have transitional IEPs to help with facilitating a smooth tr…
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