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Is Getting a Masters in Special Education Worth It?

Inclusive Education IRL - November 07, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Is Getting a Masters in Special Education Worth It? My answer is that it depends on your circumstances! In this episode I talk about my own experience going through a masters in special education program. Topics covered are methods, networking, the slight pay bump, and cost. Support the Show.

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Teaching in a Red State vs Blue State

Inclusive Education IRL - October 24, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
As a teacher I have taught in California which is a historical blue state and Arizona which is a historical red state. I want to share my observations as a teacher of color, working in special education in both of these states.  I will be going over differences in  state standards , funding, gen...

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Teaching in California and Arizona

Inclusive Education IRL - October 24, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
As a teacher I have taught in California which is a historical blue state and Arizona which is a historical red state. I want to share my observations as a teacher of color, working in special education in both of these states.  I will be going over differences in  state standards , funding, gen...

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#ActuallyAutistic

Inclusive Education IRL - June 06, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode I talk about my current understanding as of June 2022, as identifying as a undiagnosed  Autistic brown adult. I talk a bit about signs of autistic traits in my life. I also talk about how autism is viewed by other society currently. I talk about growing up and building my skills ...

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Banned Books De Moda?

Inclusive Education IRL - March 25, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
"Luchando con Libros" is the episode Art by Luis Genaro Garcia! You can find him at Instagram @barrioprofe and his website  www.luisgenarogarcia.com  Classics Huckleberry Finn, 1984, Animal Farm. Haven't we been here before in the United States ? With the whole banning of books thing? Parents h...

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What is Critical Race Theory?

Inclusive Education IRL - February 22, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Episode Art by Eliza Kingsley! You can find her at Instagram @epikot.and her website portfolio elizakingsley.com.  Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic in education and politically all of 2020 up until present day (March 2022). In this episode I talk about the context of the term " Critica...

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What is Critical Race Theory?

Inclusive Education IRL - February 22, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Episode Art by Eliza Kingsley! You can find her at Instagram @epikot.and her website portfolio elizakingsley.com.  Critical Race Theory has been a hot topic in education and politically all of 2020 up until present day (March 2022). In this episode I talk about the context of the term " Critica...

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What is the Overlap of ELL and SPED?

Inclusive Education IRL - November 15, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The line between English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education Students (SPED) is blurred at times. It is difficult for parents and staff to keep track of all the changes and make sense of what they mean. I believe that there is much work to be done in the area of helping students that a...

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Overlap of ELL and SPED

Inclusive Education IRL - November 15, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The line between English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education Students (SPED) is blurred at times. It is difficult for parents and staff to keep track of all the changes and make sense of what they mean. I believe that there is much work to be done in the area of helping students that a...

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Why is E.L.L bad?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What in the Heck is a English Language Learner ( E.L.L )?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What in the Hell is a English Language Learner ( E.L.L )?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What is a English Language Learner ( E.L.L )?

Inclusive Education IRL - October 10, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
English Language Learner( E.L.L ) programs are supposed to be designed to support students  in learning English. The problem is that many E.L.L students only know English and the "support" they are receiving is low quality and doesn't help them grow in the areas they need support in. All of this...

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What are Hidden Disabilities?

Inclusive Education IRL - May 24, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
As a mild/moderate special education teacher, I talk about how the majority of learning disabilities, I work with are not visually apparent.  I also talk about how people with  disabilities, hide their disabilities in order to fit in and not have to justify their disability. I also talk about de...

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The Stigma of Special Education

Inclusive Education IRL - March 22, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The stigma of Special Education affects students, parents, teachers negatively in different ways.  Students with Special Education services have to deal with the label, that at times prevents them from receiving support and acceptance from their family, peers, and teachers. Parents have to accep...

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What is Special Education?

Inclusive Education IRL - February 20, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
As a mild/moderate special education teacher, I give my point of view of how disability is viewed in the United States. Spoiler alert!!! We have treated disabled people , like trash and we are barely trying to turn the ship and include people with any type of disability into our society. Text T...

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Who this is and isn't for!

Inclusive Education IRL - February 01, 2021 22:44 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Sergio elaborates who should not listen to this podcast series and who should! In short people who value building vision with our students despite the current state of the world should listen to this podcast. Text Transcription for this episode is Available here https://inclusiveeducationirl.bu...

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Introduction to this Space

Inclusive Education IRL - January 29, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Hello! I talk about my positionality as a special education educator. I talk about my own educational journey and my current teaching philosophy. Text Transcription for this episode is Available here https://inclusiveeducationirl.buzzsprout.com/ Support the Show.

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