Deb Gilster, Disability Services Coordinator from Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI joins us to discuss the important differences between secondary and postsecondary education and training.  Deb will be focusing the conversation on IDEA v

In today’s episode we will be talking with Quinn Hause & Jim Pritzkow, both with Sauk County ADRC (Eagle Country ADRC).  Quinn is a Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS), and Jim is an Information and Assistance Specialist.  They will discuss

Melissa Emler will provide us with a detailed framework of Universal Design for Instruction (UDL).  UDL provides a best practice learning environment that allows for all youth to be lifelong learners and thrive.

Today Jennifer Hilgendorf will give us an overview of the WI Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS) and explain what this data means to school districts in relation to potential student outcomes.

Today Karin Smith from the Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction will be joining us to discuss the crucial components of both Career Based Learning Experiences (CBLE’s) and Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE’s).  Karin will discuss the importance o

Joining us today is Kathy White to talk about ways we can support inclusive practices both in the classroom and in the community, utilizing assistive technology.  Kathy White is a recently retired  Assistive Technology Specialist. She worked for

Hayward school district has been really engaged in increasing outcomes for students transitioning from middle school to HS.  They have created a course within their district called Freshmen Success.  The class is focused on building a mentor-men

Career Readiness and Career Learning are important aspects of the overall ability of a student to become career, community, and life ready.  Karin Smith will share some great resources and insight into the importance of connecting career readiness co

Wisconsin’s Registered Adult Apprenticeship (RA) Program now has Apprenticeship Navigators to help guide secondary school youth to engage in the RA program.  The Navigators are assigned to regions across Wisconsin and they engage youth through phone

Financial planning discussions can be very important conversations for parents to have with the IEP team.  Joe Dettwiller will share best practices from his years of experience working collaboratively with families  as they plan for  financ