S2 E1: Rachelle Ashford M.ED, Ed.S On Co-Teaching Models in Special Education, Tech Tools that Boost Student Confidence and Transition Planning in a District with Selective Enrollment

Welcome Back to Season 2 of Unfiltered IEPs! Follow or Subscribe to the Podcast so you never miss an episode! Find digital downloads like "The Guide to Becoming an Advocate on the Inside" here: https://theadvocateslp.myflodesk.com/linkinbioIn this episode, Rachelle Ashford M.ED, Ed.S shares her extensive experience in special and general education, emphasizing the importance of personalized IEPs, collaboration among educators, and fostering student independence. Her insights highlight how to create effective, equitable learning environments for diverse learners.Rachelle's journey through early childhood, special education, and leadership rolesThe co-teaching model: benefits, challenges, and best practicesHow technology supports diverse learners in the classroomStrategies for developing meaningful IEPs and avoiding generic goalsThe role of collaboration among teachers, specialists, and familiesTransition planning from middle to high school: how to prepare students effectivelyThe impact of school choice, including selective enrollment and neighborhood schoolsHow principals and administrators can impact IEP effectiveness and school cultureRed flags in IEP documents: recognizing and correcting non-individualized goalsBuilding student self-advocacy and confidence through formative feedbackCollaboration beyond the classroom: engaging specialists and familiesThe book Rachelle referred to about Co-Teaching: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Teaching-Dos-Donts-Do-Betters/dp/1416629181