EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 45 MIN
How Can Parents and Educators Collaborate for Better Outcomes?
from The UNspecial Podcast · host UNspecial LLC
👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In this episode of the Unspecial Podcast, host Zack Ponder and special educator Alethea Ussher discuss their personal journeys in special education, the challenges of caregiving, navigating Medicaid, and defining success for students with special needs. They explore the impact of group homes, the importance of inclusion in education, and the role of IEPs in advocating for children. Alethea shares breakthrough moments in her career, emphasizing the significance of building relationships with students. The conversation concludes with a message of hope for the future of special education and the importance of self-care for parents and caregivers.
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👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In this episode of the Unspecial Podcast, host Zack Ponder and special educator Alethea Ussher discuss their personal journeys in special education, the challenges of caregiving, navigating Medicaid, and defining success for students with special needs. They explore the impact of group homes, the importance of inclusion in education, and the role of IEPs in advocating for children. Alethea shares breakthrough moments in her career, emphasizing the significance of building relationships with students. The conversation concludes with a message of hope for the future of special education and the importance of self-care for parents and caregivers.
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