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Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III

STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

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STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III

STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

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STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III

STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

A weekly Education podcast
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Nikki Pehlke is a WIU Student and currently serves as lead teacher in an Early Childhood Special Education classroom at PH Miller in Plano, IL. In this podcast, Nikki describes the power of student choice and voice, as well as how to use visual
In this episode, we talk with Katie Madigan from the Urbana Early Childhood School about their process for screening, evaluation, and referrals for identifying children with IEPs.  Resource - you are welcome to visit the Urbana Early Childhood
Welcome to the third and final episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses!  In this episode, Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the proprioceptive system.  We will talk about what it is, what
Welcome to the second episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses!  In this episode,  Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the vestibular system.  We will talk about what it is, what to look for
Welcome to the first episode in this three part series on the lesser known senses!  In this episode,  Kirsten Amundson and Joanna Pasheluk Schimek join us as we discuss in the  interoception sense.  We will talk about what it is, what to look f
In this podcast, Angie Kendall shares how Hand in Hand, a Community Based Organization in Bettendorf, Iowa grew from a one week summer camp for individuals with disabilities, to offering over 15 programs for individuals with disabilities from i
In this episode, we learn about the preschool inclusion journey from Melissa McCullough, Principal of the East Moline School District 37, Early Learning Center, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, Pam Reising Rechner, Inclusi
In this episode, we continue to explore the process of achieving high quality inclusion for preschool children. Please listen as Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES and Laurel Mateyka, Principal at PH Miller Elementary School and Plan
Show Notes:In this episode, we learn about Mannheim Early Childhood Centers Inclusion journey as one of Illinois’ 3 Community Inclusion Teams. We’ll hear from Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES, Emily Ropars, Inclusion Specialist wit
In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Kevi Jackson, PreK Programs Coordinator with Springfield School District 186, Julie Schackman, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES as w
In this podcast episode, we talk with Jade Johnson from Jade Inclusion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education and some of the lifelong impacts experiences can have on individuals.  Resources:Jade InclusionEmail: jade.inclusion@gmai
In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Christine Coleman, Pre K Coordinator with the Collinsville School District, Pam Reising Rechner, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, and Ann Kremer, Project Director of Early CHOICES as
In this episode, Abbie Loos, a preschool bilingual teacher from Urbana Early Childhood School, discusses supporting multilingual learners in the early childhood classroom.   She shares tips for looking at the whole child and strategies to inclu
In this episode, you will hear from Megan Vinh, Associate Director of the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center and Ann Kremer, Director of Early CHOICES the Illinois inclusion initiative for birth to 5. Megan and Ann discuss Inclusion an
In this last episode of the DAP series, Susan Friedman, Senior Director, Publishing and Content Development with NAEYC and volume editor on the 4th edition shares the driving factors for the 4th edition, key concepts threaded throughout the DAP
In this episode, Carol Weisheit, Regional Manager with Birth to Five Illinois and former college instructor shares her thoughts on foundational knowledge and principles for developmentally appropriate guidance techniques. Resources:Dan Siegel H
Listen to this episode to hear from Talin Tokat, Inclusion Specialist with Early CHOICES, about how the DAP core consideration of individuality supports her work on inclusion in Illinois.Resources: https://www.eclre.org/ 
 In this episode educators, Erean Mei, Margi Bhansali, and Alli Bizon share the value of play-based instruction for all children and recommendations to advocate for and advance equitable play in Kindergarten classrooms in Illinois. Episode Note
Jodi Knapp, a 38 year early childhood veteran in the field spends time reflecting on her career on her last day before retiring as an Early Childhood Special Education Professional Development Specialist from STAR NET Regions I and III. Resourc
In this episode, Dr. Angela Searcy shares the importance of considering context when thinking about challenging behavior. Dr. Searcy also shares how the "Push Past It" Approach from her book can be helpful for educators and professionals as a t
 In this episode, you will hear from Kristy Doan, Early Childhood Principal Consultant, about the vision of the Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood Department and several other leaders of professional development organizations in
NAEYC advocates for educators to use strengths-based inclusive language to affirm all children and families they work with and identifies deficit language as a microaggression. In this episode, Dr. Anni Reinking, founder of Reinking Education C
In this podcast episode, Sherial McKinney discusses the importance of mathematics in early childhood education.  She focuses on the importance of the adult's attitude when engaging in mathematical activities and reminds us to be aware of the at
In this episode, Emily Reilly talks with Dr. Emily Dorsey with the Illinois Early Learning Project (IEL) to explore one aspect of the DAP core consideration of context, specifically rethinking the use of the term special needs. Dr. Dorsey share
In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Meeker, Director of the Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Faculty member at Western Illinois University shares the benefits of and her experience with inquiry based learning
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