Practical Access Podcast

S7 E7: CEC Reflections on Disability with Joan McDonald

Tune in as Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker honor, celebrate, and reflect on Joan McDonald's career, the Council of Exceptional Education (CEC) 's past 100 years while also thinking ahead to the future. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

S7 E6: CEC ELA with Dr. Claudia Rinaldi

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, we were able to sit down with Dr. Claudia Rinaldi. She focuses her work and research on implementing comprehensive school reform efforts using evidence-based models, including Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, and Multi-Tier System of Support. Her experience engages educators in improving systems and instructional practices for students with reading difficulties who may be at-risk for failu...

S7 E5: CEC with Dr. Holly Lane

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, sit down with Dr. Holly Lane. Dr. Lane is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on literacy intervention and prevention of reading difficulties through effective early literacy instruction and teacher education. She has conducted studies of tutoring interventions, increasing access to books in children's homes from low-income families, and teacher knowledge of literacy. If...

S7 E5: CEC Reading with Dr. Holly Lane

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, sit down with Dr. Holly Lane. Dr. Lane is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on literacy intervention and prevention of reading difficulties through effective early literacy instruction and teacher education. She has conducted studies of tutoring interventions, increasing access to books in children's homes from low-income families, and teacher knowledge of literacy. If...

S7 E4: CEC with Co-Teaching Dr. Marilyn Friend

Today's episode was recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary with Dr. Marilyn Friend. Dr. Marilyn Friend is one of the foremost experts on co-teaching. Since the 1990s, she has written extensively about co-teaching, which she suggests can be a highly effective way of providing students with special needs access to the general curriculum in the least restrictive environment. With her extensive personal experience and research demonstrating the power of co-teaching, Dr. Friend is a strong pr...

S7 E4: CEC with Dr. Marilyn Friend

Today's episode was recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary with Dr. Marilyn Friend. Dr. Marilyn Friend is one of the foremost experts on co-teaching. Since the 1990s, she has written extensively about co-teaching, which she suggests can be a highly effective way of providing students with special needs access to the general curriculum in the least restrictive environment. With her extensive personal experience and research demonstrating the power of co-teaching, Dr. Friend is a strong pr...

S7 E3: CEC with Dr. Christopher Cormier

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, we were able to sit down with Dr. Christopher Cormier. Dr. Cormier is a former special education teacher and a current postdoctoral fellow in the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. His research program focuses on the social and cultural contexts of minoritized learners and teachers in special education. Tune in as Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker honor, celebrate, and reflect...

S7 E3: CEC Diverse learners and teachers with Dr. Christopher Cormier

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, we were able to sit down with Dr. Christopher Cormier. Dr. Cormier is a former special education teacher and a current postdoctoral fellow in the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. His research program focuses on the social and cultural contexts of minoritized learners and teachers in special education. Tune in as Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker honor, celebrate, and reflect...

S7 E2: CEC with Dr. Angie Jasper

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, we were able to sit down with CEC President-Elect Dr. Andrea Jasper. Dr. Jasper is a Professor of Special Education at Central Michigan University. Tune in as Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker honor, celebrate, and reflect on CEC's past 100 years while also thinking ahead to the future with Dr. Jasper. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receivi...

S7 E2: CEC with Dr. Angie Jasper

In today's episode, recorded live at the CEC 100th Anniversary, we were able to sit down with CEC President-Elect Dr. Andrea Jasper. Dr. Jasper is a Professor of Special Education at Central Michigan University. Tune in as Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker honor, celebrate, and reflect on CEC's past 100 years while also thinking ahead to the future with Dr. Jasper. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receivi...

S7 E2: Dr. Angie Jasper

S7 E1: CEC 100th Anniversary

As the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) celebrates its 100th Anniversary, we could not think of a better way to honor the history and integrity of the organization's achievements than recording our entire seventh season at the 2022 Conference. This season we will honor, celebrate, and reflect on CEC's past 100 years while pulling in some fantastic colleagues to feature as guests. This is one season you do not want to miss! Tune in to find out more about what Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa ...

S7 E1: CEC 100th Anniversary

As the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) celebrates its 100th Anniversary, we could not think of a better way to honor the history and integrity of the organization's achievements than recording our entire seventh season at the 2022 Conference. This season we will honor, celebrate, and reflect on CEC's past 100 years while pulling in some fantastic colleagues to feature as guests. This is one season you do not want to miss! Tune in to find out more about what Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa ...

S6 E16: Coding with Dr. Hallet-Njuguna

We cannot believe this is the last episode of Season 6. We have a special guest for today's episode,  Dr. Rachel Hallet-Njuguna. Listen in to hear her share some practical tips and suggestions with Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines on how to incorporate coding into the classroom.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Tw...

S6 E15: Transition and Support Services

A key component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. However, what happens when caregivers and parents do not even know the first step to get the needed resources for their students? Tune in to today'...

S6 E15: Transition and Support Serivces

A key component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. However, what happens when caregivers and parents do not even know the first step to get the needed resources for their students? Tune in to today'...

S6 E14: Supporting Student Learning

A key consideration for schools as they seek to increase family engagement must be how to truly connect families.  In order to make family engagement meaningful and lasting, the goal must be to create a systemic culture of collaboration that can grow and evolve with the needs of students, parents, and teachers. In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines discuss how to build a culture of collaborative family engagement and provide some practical tips. Tune in to learn more about ...

S6 E14: Supporting Student Learning

A key consideration for schools as they seek to increase family engagement must be how to truly connect families.  In order to make family engagement meaningful and lasting, the goal must be to create a systemic culture of collaboration that can grow and evolve with the needs of students, parents, and teachers. In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines discuss how to build a culture of collaborative family engagement and provide some practical tips. Tune in to learn more about ...

S6 E13: How to Lead a Meeting

While sitting through a meeting is one thing, leading one is another.  Leading takes extra time, effort, and preparation, but that's not all. In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are talking about how to prepare to lead a meeting. Tune in to learn some practical tips that you can implement!  DDon'tforget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Fac...

S6 E12: Organization

In today's episode, UCF Professors Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are talking about how to get organized! Tune in to hear practical tips that you can implement. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

S6 E11: Creating Respectful Classrooms

In today's episode, UCF Professors Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are talking about how to create respectful classrooms. Tune in to hear practical tips that you can implement in your own classroom! Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

S6 E10: High Leverage Practices

In this episode. UCF Professors Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker talk about high leverage practices (HLPs) for students with disabilities. They discuss HLPs including how they were developed, what they are, the supporting evidence (as available), and how they can be used in classrooms. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Acces...

S6 E9: Inclusion in Practice with Dr. Ilene Wilkins

UCP is Where Passion Meets Purpose. Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down with Dr. Ilene Wilkins to talk about what makes UCP's Philosophy unique in bringing Support, Education, and Therapy to children of all abilities. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical...

S6 E8: Self-Advocacy with Elyse Mundelein

"When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience." Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down and talk with University of Central Florida (UCF) Alumni and Zumba lover, Elyse Mundelein.  Elyse Mundelein became the first person with Down syndrome to be elected into UCF's SGA, but her journey didn't start there. Working alongside her support system, she has have created opportunities not only on campus but citywide fo...

S6 E7: Re-Inventing Classrooms with Anna O’Connor-Morin

"Inclusive educators believe in valuing student differences and supporting their learning needs to the greatest extent possible." Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down and talk to Anna O'Connor-Morin. Anna O'Connor-Morin is the Director of Education and Instruction at United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Florida's Bailes Campus. UCP Bailes is an OCPS public charter school for students with and without disabilities in a full-inclusion model. Please tune in to hear more about UC...

S6 E6: Resilience with Dr. Martha Lue Stewart

We must ensure that all students are not further disadvantaged in their scholastic efforts because of the inability to obtain basic materials. We must protect and raise the self-esteem of our students who are unable through no fault of their own to add the many aesthetically pleasing extras to work created outside of the classroom environment." - Dr. Martha Lue Stewart. Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down with Dr. Martha Lue Stewart. As the first Black woman promoted to the r...

S6 E6: Resilence with Dr. Martha Lue Stewart

We must ensure that all students are not further disadvantaged in their scholastic efforts because of the inability to obtain basic materials. We must protect and raise the self-esteem of our students who are unable through no fault of their own to add the many aesthetically pleasing extras to work created outside of the classroom environment." - Dr. Martha Lue Stewart. Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down with Dr. Martha Lue Stewart. As the first Black woman promoted to the r...

S6 E5: CoTeaching with Dr. Kimberly Cass

"Co-teaching does not exist solely to bring two teachers together. Co-teaching exists to serve students." Today Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down and talk with their colleague, Dr. Kimberly Cass. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

S6 E4: Executive Function with Dr. Matthew Marino

Executive function includes working memory, planning, organization, social inhibition, self-regulation, and cognitive flexibility. It is an area where many students with disabilities struggle (Vasquez & Marino, 2020). Today Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down and talk with their colleague, Dr. Marino.  Dr. Marino is an associate professor of Exceptional Education at the University of Central Florida and a former secondary special education, science, and technology teacher. Tune in a...

S6 E3: Teaching Mathematics with Dr. Juli Dixon

Mathematics is not just about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms, it is about understanding. Today Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines dive into the field of mathematics with their colleague, Dr. Juli Dixon. Dr. Dixon is currently a Professor of mathematics education at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Dr. Dixon’s focus is on improving teachers so that they can communicate and justify mathematical ideas and also expect their students to explain their mathematical thinking...

S6 E2: Growing More Physicists

Physics training can provide students with broad problem-solving skills and familiarizes them with a wide range of technologies and the underlying physical principles. Today, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines dive into the field of physics with their colleague, Dr. Malcolm Butler. Dr. Butler is currently a Professor and the Coordinator of the Ph. D. Program in Science Education at the University of Central Florida. His research interests include writing to learn in science, physics teacher ...

S6 E1: Supporting Disadvantaged Students

Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are back again for Season 6, and they're bringing in some of their friends for this season. In today's episode, Dr. Pamela Carroll shares some helpful tips on supporting disadvantaged students.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Ac...

S6 E1: Supporting Disadvantaged Students

Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are back again for Season 6, and they're bringing in some of their friends for this season. In today's episode, Dr. Pamela Carroll shares some helpful tips on supporting disadvantaged students.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Ac...

S5 E14: Flip the Script

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa Dieker provides practical strategies and tips on how to "Flip the Script" for the upcoming school year.   Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

S5 E13: Celebrating Neurodiversity

How can we celebrate neurodiversity at home and in the classrooms? Tune in to today's episode to hear Dr. Lisa Dieker discuss the article "I Didn't Know People With Disabilities Could Grow Up to Be Adults": Disability History, Curriculum, and Identity in Special Education" by Carlyn O. Mueller. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practic...

S5 E13: Celebrating Neurodiversity

How can we celebrate neurodiversity at home and in the classrooms? Tune in to today's episode to hear Dr. Lisa Dieker discuss the article "I Didn't Know People With Disabilities Could Grow Up to Be Adults": Disability History, Curriculum, and Identity in Special Education" by Carlyn O. Mueller. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practic...

S5 E12: Preparing Ph. D Students for Innovation

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa Dieker converses with some special guests, colleague Dr. Michelle Taub, and Ph. D scholars Tahnee Wilder, Molly Greer, and Monica Berns. Please tune in to today's episode to hear their discussion on Preparing Diverse Ph. D Scholars for Innovation in Special Education.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Pract...

S5 E11: Supporting Students with Visual Disabilities

How can we support students with disabilities while engaging in distant learning? Tune in to today's episode to hear Drs. Rebecca Hines and Dr. Lisa Dieker discuss "The Challenge of Teaching Students with Visual Disabilities From Afar" by Katie Livingstone.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical)...

S5 E11: Supporting Students with Visual Disabilities

How can we support students with disabilities while engaging in distant learning? Tune in to today's episode to hear Drs. Rebecca Hines and Dr. Lisa Dieker discuss "The Challenge of Teaching Students with Visual Disabilities From Afar" by Katie Livingstone.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical)...

S5 E10: Podcast in the Classroom

Did you know that listening comprehension and reading comprehension skills are correlated? In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Dr. Lisa Dieker discuss the article "How to Use Podcasts in the Classroom (with Listenwise)" by Angela Watson. Tune in to today's episode to learn practical ways to use podcasts in the classroom to help with reading and listening skills. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to rec...

S5 E9: Using STATS in the Classroom

In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker talk about practical ways to use statistics in the classroom. Tune in to hear tips and tricks on how to incorporate statistics easily.   Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access).

S5 E8: Education and Marketing

Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker discuss an article from convinceandconvert.com titled "The Most Important Content Marketing Skill and How to Master it" by Barry Feldman. In this episode, they talk about how educators can tap into the minds of expert educators (and students)—using marketing skills to ask your audience what works best. So, if you want to know what makes a great teacher, ask the students.   Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, f...

S5 E7: "Too Nice" Teachers

Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker discuss an article from ChalkBeat.org titled, Students need "Too Nice" teachers now more than ever by Cara Schiavone. In this episode, they talk about all children deserving our compassion and grace— and not just during a pandemic.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (...

S5 E7: "Too Nice" Teachers

Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker discuss an article from ChalkBeat.org titled, Students need "Too Nice" teachers now more than ever by Cara Schiavone. In this episode, they talk about all children deserving our compassion and grace— and not just during a pandemic.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (...

S5 E6: Lecturing Doesn't Work

We know that lecturing does not help kids learn, but yet we still do it. Today, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker discuss an article from PsychDadPhD.com titled Lecturing Kids Does Not Help Them Learn. In this episode, they discuss the main points, including change is hard and takes time, change is behavioral and emotional, and finally, lecturing is the anti-motivator. Tune in as they discuss the article and list alternatives to lecturing.   Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners!...

S5 E5: One Size Doesn't Fit All

Procedures may not look the same across learners, reinforcement systems may not look the same across learners, and that is ok. Tune in as Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker get into the evidence-based practices and realizing it's ok that One Size Doesn't Fit All. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPrac...

S5 E4: Lost Learning in SPED

Today, Dr. Rebecca Hines shares a useful website called Disability Scoop that highlights articles in the Special Education realm. In this episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker detail a specific article, Sent Home Early: Lost Learning in Special Education.  Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPract...

S5 E3: Preparing Students with Disabilities for College

In today's episode, Dr. Lisa Dieker shares an article titled Students with LD at Postsecondary: Supporting Success and the Role of Student Characteristics and Integration. Tune in to today's episode to hear tips and ideas from Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPrac...

S5 E2: Choice Theory

In today's episode, Dr. Rebecca Hines shares a resource by the Glassier Institute for Choice Theory.  Choice Theory is taught so that individuals can understand their own behavior better and the behavior of others. Tune in to today's episode to learn more from Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Pract...

S5 E1: Welcome to Season 5

Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are starting Season Five with light-hearted summer readings.  Please tune in to today's episode as we kick off with our first episode to discuss the first article. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  We look forward to receiving your questions on our Google Phone (407) 900- 9305, Facebook (Practical Access), Twitter (@AccessPractical), or Instagram (@Practical_Access). Link to Article: https...