https://simplecast.com Urban Collaborative CollabCast The Urban Collaborative is a national network of more than 100 school districts. These leaders are committed to increasing effective and inclusive special education services. They are also focused on decreasing the disproportionality of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations in classification rates, separate educational environments and disciplinary actions. Members of our professional learning community learn from and support each other to achieve these goals. Join us each month to hear from experts in special education and disability advocacy. 2023 - Urban Collaborative en Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:20:06 +0000 Wed, 5 Feb 2025 17:55:51 +0000 https://collabcast-episode-1-familes-communities-3ef1e43b.simplecast.com Urban Collaborative CollabCast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4cc68cf5-4a71-4098-af17-e66e96c8ca73/d42a3b2a-96c1-4b9c-b653-501aad2fe237/3000x3000/collabcast-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://collabcast-episode-1-familes-communities-3ef1e43b.simplecast.com episodic The Urban Collaborative is a national network of more than 100 school districts. These leaders are committed to increasing effective and inclusive special education services. They are also focused on decreasing the disproportionality of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations in classification rates, separate educational environments and disciplinary actions. Members of our professional learning community learn from and support each other to achieve these goals. Join us each month to hear from experts in special education and disability advocacy. Urban Collaborative false https://feeds.simplecast.com/bEX9UZXh disability, professional development, special education Urban Collaborative urbancollaborative@asu.edu 32755f8b-0a45-4a9e-9bf4-b25cf6a85f2e Hanging On: A Special Educator's Journey into Inclusive Education Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:20:06 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Kanwal Singh) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Hanging On: A Special Educator's Journey into Inclusive Education Kanwal Singh 00:38:11 Join this CollabCast where we talk with a former colleague from New Delhi, India, Kanwal Singh. Kanwal will be talking about the book she published in 2020, Hanging On: A Special Educator's Journey into Inclusive Education. This book even though written in the Indian context, is relevant across any context and as we talk today, you will see why. The book presents a compelling argument for transformation within the realm of special education. Bold and unabashedly forthright, the book confronts typically skirted topics, including the tensions between inclusive theory and practice, the stronghold of traditional 'expertise', the creeping in of commercial interests, and educator burnout. Join this CollabCast where we talk with a former colleague from New Delhi, India, Kanwal Singh. Kanwal will be talking about the book she published in 2020, Hanging On: A Special Educator's Journey into Inclusive Education. This book even though written in the Indian context, is relevant across any context and as we talk today, you will see why. The book presents a compelling argument for transformation within the realm of special education. Bold and unabashedly forthright, the book confronts typically skirted topics, including the tensions between inclusive theory and practice, the stronghold of traditional 'expertise', the creeping in of commercial interests, and educator burnout. urban collaborative asu, special education, urban collaborative, inclusive educators, inclusive schooling, teacher training, kanwal singh, special educators false full 15 2a4c4810-6b67-4cb5-9183-7bd0659aa5e5 Importance of Collaborative Planning Tue, 7 Jan 2025 14:26:03 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Importance of Collaborative Planning Urban Collaborative 00:57:08 This CollabCasts theme is Collaboration and more specifically the importance of collaborative planning. Join us as we speak to Dr. Bill Henderson and Danielle Merdin as they share their experiences in developing collaborative practices and systems. As a principal Dr. Bill Henderson was able to set up systems in his school that supported collaboration between multiple stakeholders. Danielle was one such stakeholder, a teacher and instructional coach in the same school, she will share what these systems allowed her as an educator to accomplish and also how she continues to use and build on those lessons learned. This CollabCasts theme is Collaboration and more specifically the importance of collaborative planning. Join us as we speak to Dr. Bill Henderson and Danielle Merdin as they share their experiences in developing collaborative practices and systems. As a principal Dr. Bill Henderson was able to set up systems in his school that supported collaboration between multiple stakeholders. Danielle was one such stakeholder, a teacher and instructional coach in the same school, she will share what these systems allowed her as an educator to accomplish and also how she continues to use and build on those lessons learned. collaboration, urban collaborative asu, special education, urban collaborative, inclusive schooling, bill henderson, co planning false full 14 329f918b-07aa-4c8b-9096-5fc8fc9e3303 From Why to the How of Inclusion Tue, 3 Dec 2024 16:19:45 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 From Why to the How of Inclusion Urban Collaborative 00:46:45 Join us as we talk with Dr. Shelley Moore and explore with her, her own journey as an educator with a deep commitment to inclusion and together learn about her five guiding conditions for how to build inclusive communities, both inside and outside of classrooms and schools. Based in British Columbia, Canada, Dr. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant and storyteller. She has worked with school districts and community organizations around the world. Her research explores how to support teachers to design for all learners in grade level academic classrooms that include students with intellectual disabilities using strength based and responsive approaches. Join us as we talk with Dr. Shelley Moore and explore with her, her own journey as an educator with a deep commitment to inclusion and together learn about her five guiding conditions for how to build inclusive communities, both inside and outside of classrooms and schools. Based in British Columbia, Canada, Dr. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant and storyteller. She has worked with school districts and community organizations around the world. Her research explores how to support teachers to design for all learners in grade level academic classrooms that include students with intellectual disabilities using strength based and responsive approaches. collabcast, collabcast, special education, urban collaborative, dr. shelley moore, inclusive education, shelley moore, inclusion false full 13 2b9970fb-f84e-4c7e-99ea-d39963d07ce8 DefectCraft: An Interdisciplinary Framework to Analyze and Address the Stratifying Force of Disability Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:58:35 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://collabcast-episode-1-familes-communities-3ef1e43b.simplecast.com/episodes/defectcraft-an-interdisciplinary-framework-to-analyze-and-address-the-stratifying-force-of-disability-q1Rizi_Q DefectCraft: An Interdisciplinary Framework to Analyze and Address the Stratifying Force of Disability Urban Collaborative 00:51:22 Dr. Alfredo J. Artiles introduces the concept of "defect craft" to explore how ideologies about disability intersect with racial disparities in education, particularly in the overrepresentation of students of color in special education. He argues that disability has a dual role: while it can offer protection, it has historically been used to marginalize and stratify certain groups, especially racial minorities. Defect craft challenges the view that these disparities are solely due to individual deficits, instead highlighting how cultural assumptions, institutional practices, and historical factors contribute to systemic inequalities. By examining how "othering" practices deny marginalized groups their full humanity, Artiles urges a more nuanced, intersectional approach that incorporates race, socio-economic status, and historical context. His research in a suburban school district shows how oversimplified explanations of racial disparities overlook the complex ways that policies, space, and resources are distributed, reinforcing cycles of disadvantage for socioeconomically deprived and racialized groups. Dr. Alfredo J. Artiles introduces the concept of "defect craft" to explore how ideologies about disability intersect with racial disparities in education, particularly in the overrepresentation of students of color in special education. He argues that disability has a dual role: while it can offer protection, it has historically been used to marginalize and stratify certain groups, especially racial minorities. Defect craft challenges the view that these disparities are solely due to individual deficits, instead highlighting how cultural assumptions, institutional practices, and historical factors contribute to systemic inequalities. By examining how "othering" practices deny marginalized groups their full humanity, Artiles urges a more nuanced, intersectional approach that incorporates race, socio-economic status, and historical context. His research in a suburban school district shows how oversimplified explanations of racial disparities overlook the complex ways that policies, space, and resources are distributed, reinforcing cycles of disadvantage for socioeconomically deprived and racialized groups. urban collaborative asu, special education, urban collaborative, disability, defectcraft, alfredo artiles false full 12 c7246ad9-0688-48ac-bab2-9f4b6fa019f5 Presumed Competence: Let's Invite Everyone Into the Field DJ has also shared visuals that go along with the content he discusses. To access the visuals click here to go to the youtube version of this podcast.

]]> Tue, 3 Sep 2024 21:31:54 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 DJ has also shared visuals that go along with the content he discusses. To access the visuals click here to go to the youtube version of this podcast.

]]> Presumed Competence: Let's Invite Everyone Into the Field Urban Collaborative 00:36:23 Join us for a conversation with DJ Savarese related to Presumed Competence. As one of only two AAC-using autistics to be fully included from kindergarten through college graduation and beyond, DJ will share with us his journey, and how he has been successfully designing and facilitating disability and social justice projects for over a decade. Join us for a conversation with DJ Savarese related to Presumed Competence. As one of only two AAC-using autistics to be fully included from kindergarten through college graduation and beyond, DJ will share with us his journey, and how he has been successfully designing and facilitating disability and social justice projects for over a decade. dj savarese, autisim, special education, inclusive classroom, aac, inclusive schooling, inclusion, pressumed competence, autistic false full 11 63db4c77-22d8-46da-b837-d9f3b171c8bc Maneuvering the System: A Student and Parent's Perspective Tue, 28 May 2024 21:18:46 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Maneuvering the System: A Student and Parent's Perspective Urban Collaborative 00:35:41 Stacey Schultz, President of EducateLLC, a New York City-based company providing innovation and transformation coaching to educators and co-host of the podcast "Educate U.S.," and her son Lucas will both share their experiences navigating K-12 education and accommodations. Stacey Schultz, President of EducateLLC, a New York City-based company providing innovation and transformation coaching to educators and co-host of the podcast "Educate U.S.," and her son Lucas will both share their experiences navigating K-12 education and accommodations. parent, urban collaborative asu, educatellc, special education, urban collaborative, educate us, inclusive schooling, inclusion, student supports, education, educate u.s., educator, students false full 10 8bdc47ab-72d7-44b3-8c58-60894ac3728f Leading for All Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:32:51 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Leading for All Urban Collaborative 00:51:53 In this episode of CollabCast, we will have a special book reading and talk By Dr. Jennifer Spencer-Iiams who has co- authored the book Leading for All. She will be joined by her colleague Lauren Brigsby, Director of Student Services at West Linn-Wilsonville School District who will share the book’s impact on her work. The focus of the book and our talk will be developing inclusive and equitable school communities where all learners thrive. In this episode of CollabCast, we will have a special book reading and talk By Dr. Jennifer Spencer-Iiams who has co- authored the book Leading for All. She will be joined by her colleague Lauren Brigsby, Director of Student Services at West Linn-Wilsonville School District who will share the book’s impact on her work. The focus of the book and our talk will be developing inclusive and equitable school communities where all learners thrive. collabcast, special education, west linn-wilsonville, equity, jennifer spencer-iiams, leading, school district, inclusive schooling, inclusion, lauren brisgby, school, leadership false full 9 7fa9d72d-8579-44f8-b981-6bc381e762bf Learning Disability & Behavior: Getting to the Root of it Tue, 6 Feb 2024 17:12:30 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Learning Disability & Behavior: Getting to the Root of it Urban Collaborative 00:42:15 Join us for a conversation with Dave Kiyvyra as he talks about the process of assessment, evaluation, identification, and then determining services and supports that occurred for his son in response to his Learning Disability. Dave highlights the link between his son's Learning Disability and the importance of recognizing that behavior is sometimes a response to frustration. He discusses as educators, if the focus is always responding to behavior, the root of the issue isn't being address. Join us for a conversation with Dave Kiyvyra as he talks about the process of assessment, evaluation, identification, and then determining services and supports that occurred for his son in response to his Learning Disability. Dave highlights the link between his son's Learning Disability and the importance of recognizing that behavior is sometimes a response to frustration. He discusses as educators, if the focus is always responding to behavior, the root of the issue isn't being address. reading, speech, behavior, special education, disability, learning, learners, education, learning disability, educator false full 8 5aa3b40b-ae52-444b-96df-517eaf19b5af Journey to Inclusive Schooling Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Journey to Inclusive Schooling Urban Collaborative 00:37:12 Join us as we talk with Olivier and Hilda Bernier, who share a very personal story about their child Emilio. They talk about their struggles to have Emilio be a part of a general education class and how it impacted them as a family. They have documented their fight and struggle to have Emilio, who was born with Down syndrome, to be included in an inclusive classroom in a thought-provoking documentary "Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom," that looks into the continued segregation of students with intellectual disabilities and examines an alternative approach where every learner is included. Olivier Bernier, is the producer and director of this award winning feature-length documentary and his wife, Hilda Bernier, is also a producer on the film and a former special education teacher in the NYC public school system. We hope that as you listen to them, as district leaders, school leaders, advocates, in whatever role you might currently hold, that you are able to gain insight into what needs to be our continued work, how we might impact our systems such that these struggles that Emilio faced and we know that many children like Emilio face all over the country are eliminated and the assumption for every child is that they are able to attend the school that they would have if they did not have a disability. Join us as we talk with Olivier and Hilda Bernier, who share a very personal story about their child Emilio. They talk about their struggles to have Emilio be a part of a general education class and how it impacted them as a family. They have documented their fight and struggle to have Emilio, who was born with Down syndrome, to be included in an inclusive classroom in a thought-provoking documentary "Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom," that looks into the continued segregation of students with intellectual disabilities and examines an alternative approach where every learner is included. Olivier Bernier, is the producer and director of this award winning feature-length documentary and his wife, Hilda Bernier, is also a producer on the film and a former special education teacher in the NYC public school system. We hope that as you listen to them, as district leaders, school leaders, advocates, in whatever role you might currently hold, that you are able to gain insight into what needs to be our continued work, how we might impact our systems such that these struggles that Emilio faced and we know that many children like Emilio face all over the country are eliminated and the assumption for every child is that they are able to attend the school that they would have if they did not have a disability. teacher, parent, forget me not, special education, child, inclusive classroom, inclusive schooling, inclusion, down syndrome, education, teaching false full 7 64d16250-596f-438e-8b3b-9749d8964396 Literacy is a Civil Right Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

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]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:11:48 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

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]]> Literacy is a Civil Right Urban Collaborative 00:45:22 Join us for a conversation with Dr. Karyn Grace focusing on literacy, literacy models, and practices that her district has put into place. Dr. Grace has extensive experience as an educational leader; in her current role, the focus on increasing student achievement using research and evidence-based instructional methodologies has shown a significant, positive impact on students with disabilities' academic growth. Under her current leadership, continuous improvement and high standards of professional practice are values she holds for herself and others, along with investing in educators, families/caregivers, collaboration, and teamwork. Dr. Grace has a great track record for academic gains for students. She attributes this to investing in personalized professional learning and positive educator-mentor and caregiver relationships throughout the district. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Karyn Grace focusing on literacy, literacy models, and practices that her district has put into place. Dr. Grace has extensive experience as an educational leader; in her current role, the focus on increasing student achievement using research and evidence-based instructional methodologies has shown a significant, positive impact on students with disabilities' academic growth. Under her current leadership, continuous improvement and high standards of professional practice are values she holds for herself and others, along with investing in educators, families/caregivers, collaboration, and teamwork. Dr. Grace has a great track record for academic gains for students. She attributes this to investing in personalized professional learning and positive educator-mentor and caregiver relationships throughout the district. reading, civil rights, literacy, teachers, equity, inclusion, education, teaching, educator false full 6 0792fe17-5941-4120-8828-d3f544aeee69 "Tell Me More": Educating and Supporting Children of Trauma Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

SoulTouchin' Experiences

E-mail:Kpjones@dasoultoucha.com

Web:dasoultoucha.com

Krip Hop Nation Website:

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keithjones@kriphopnation.com

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

SoulTouchin' Experiences

E-mail:Kpjones@dasoultoucha.com

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]]> "Tell Me More": Educating and Supporting Children of Trauma Urban Collaborative 00:41:18 Join us for an in-depth conversation with Stephanie Morgan-Harris around students that have experienced trauma and how her personal and professional experiences have guided her creation of restorative justice practices and trauma informed practices with students. Stephanie's is currently the Supervisor of Student Support Services in Kankakee School District 111 and is dedicated to professional development through her provision of staff training on MTSS, Panorama, Khan Academy and CHAMPS. She has created calming spaces for both staff and students, enhancing the learning environment. Stephanie's commitment to restorative justice and social justice education is reflected in her creation and implementation of a restorative justice program and space within Kankakee Junior High School. Her collaboration with the Kankakee State’s Attorney on a school-wide social justice learning lab, centered around the case of Emmett Till, showcases her dedication to instilling important life lessons in her students. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Stephanie Morgan-Harris around students that have experienced trauma and how her personal and professional experiences have guided her creation of restorative justice practices and trauma informed practices with students. Stephanie's is currently the Supervisor of Student Support Services in Kankakee School District 111 and is dedicated to professional development through her provision of staff training on MTSS, Panorama, Khan Academy and CHAMPS. She has created calming spaces for both staff and students, enhancing the learning environment. Stephanie's commitment to restorative justice and social justice education is reflected in her creation and implementation of a restorative justice program and space within Kankakee Junior High School. Her collaboration with the Kankakee State’s Attorney on a school-wide social justice learning lab, centered around the case of Emmett Till, showcases her dedication to instilling important life lessons in her students. restorative justice, trauma, resources, student supports, education, personal experience, educator, students false full 5 34280108-4e23-4156-9335-35ed98e13623 Leveraging Community Assets: Culturally Responsive Schooling For/With Indigenous Students Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

SoulTouchin' Experiences

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keithjones@kriphopnation.com

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

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]]> Leveraging Community Assets: Culturally Responsive Schooling For/With Indigenous Students Urban Collaborative 00:40:29 Dr. Joseph will review the historical and contemporary role of education for Native Americans and how this leverages the necessity to increase opportunities for educators to engage culturally responsive schooling. Dr. Joseph will share his experiences as an educator to highlight a community framework he’s used to claim the role of an educator and has used to address micro and macro tensions existing in education. Dr. Joseph will review the historical and contemporary role of education for Native Americans and how this leverages the necessity to increase opportunities for educators to engage culturally responsive schooling. Dr. Joseph will share his experiences as an educator to highlight a community framework he’s used to claim the role of an educator and has used to address micro and macro tensions existing in education. reservations, hopi, hopi tribe, culturally responsive, navajo, inclusion, indigenous, tribe, native american, education, community, students false full 4 9e798f50-b356-4840-a999-7c7a811440ac Multilingual Learners: Knowing Your Students and Research Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

SoulTouchin' Experiences

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keithjones@kriphopnation.com

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:29:00 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-collaborative-collabcast/id1689783746 Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

SoulTouchin' Experiences

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]]> Multilingual Learners: Knowing Your Students and Research Urban Collaborative 00:34:19 Our co-host for this episode, Carrie Parker, has worked for more than 20 years with states and districts to improve programs for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, leading both quantitative and qualitative research studies on topics including identifying disabilities among multilingual learners, understanding patterns in reclassification of English proficiency status, and identifying strategies for high quality instructional practices. Parker is the director of SRI’s Multilingual Learner Program Area, which works to ensure equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for multilingual learners from birth to post-college. Carrie will be sharing reflections from work she has done over the last five years to better understand how teachers in grades K-3 identify disabilities among multilingual learners. She conducted research in three districts, speaking with both teachers and administrators. She will also share about connections she makes from that work to research conducted by her colleagues with multilingual learners with disabilities, as well as to broader conversations about race, language and disability. Our co-host for this episode, Carrie Parker, has worked for more than 20 years with states and districts to improve programs for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, leading both quantitative and qualitative research studies on topics including identifying disabilities among multilingual learners, understanding patterns in reclassification of English proficiency status, and identifying strategies for high quality instructional practices. Parker is the director of SRI’s Multilingual Learner Program Area, which works to ensure equitable educational opportunities and outcomes for multilingual learners from birth to post-college. Carrie will be sharing reflections from work she has done over the last five years to better understand how teachers in grades K-3 identify disabilities among multilingual learners. She conducted research in three districts, speaking with both teachers and administrators. She will also share about connections she makes from that work to research conducted by her colleagues with multilingual learners with disabilities, as well as to broader conversations about race, language and disability. iep, multilingual, special education, urban collaborative, equity, disability, asu, learners, research, inclusion, english language learner, ell, carrie parker, education, general education, educator, students false full 3 c6fc880a-da5c-443e-b391-626f5b2c58f2 CollabCast Episode 2: Anti-Racist Practices Diagnosed with a learning disability in the third grade, LeDerick Horne is a dynamic spoken-word poet, an inspiring motivational speaker, and a determined advocate for all People with Disabilities.

The grandson of one of New Jersey’s most prominent civil rights leaders, LeDerick uses his gift for spoken-word poetry as the gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, self-determination and hope for People with Disabilities. His workshops, keynote speeches, and performances reach thousands of students, teachers, legislators, policy makers, business leaders, and service providers each year. He regularly addresses an array of academic, government, social, and business groups, including appearances at the White House, the United Nations, Harvard University, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, and the State Departments of Education across the US. His work addresses the challenges of all disabilities, uniting the efforts of diverse groups to achieve substantive, systemic change.

In 2016, LeDerick and co-author Margo Vreeburg Izzo, PhD, The Ohio State University, released the book Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success — the definitive compendium on transition support for students with LD / ADHD and other hidden disabilities — published by Brookes Publishing Co. You can learn more about him and his work at www.lederick.com.

 

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SoulTouchin' Experiences

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keithjones@kriphopnation.com

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 14:03:28 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://collabcast-episode-1-familes-communities-3ef1e43b.simplecast.com/episodes/collabcast-episode-2-anti-racist-practices-adR8ZfXs Diagnosed with a learning disability in the third grade, LeDerick Horne is a dynamic spoken-word poet, an inspiring motivational speaker, and a determined advocate for all People with Disabilities.

The grandson of one of New Jersey’s most prominent civil rights leaders, LeDerick uses his gift for spoken-word poetry as the gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, self-determination and hope for People with Disabilities. His workshops, keynote speeches, and performances reach thousands of students, teachers, legislators, policy makers, business leaders, and service providers each year. He regularly addresses an array of academic, government, social, and business groups, including appearances at the White House, the United Nations, Harvard University, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, and the State Departments of Education across the US. His work addresses the challenges of all disabilities, uniting the efforts of diverse groups to achieve substantive, systemic change.

In 2016, LeDerick and co-author Margo Vreeburg Izzo, PhD, The Ohio State University, released the book Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success — the definitive compendium on transition support for students with LD / ADHD and other hidden disabilities — published by Brookes Publishing Co. You can learn more about him and his work at www.lederick.com.

 

Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below:

SoulTouchin' Experiences

E-mail:Kpjones@dasoultoucha.com

Web:dasoultoucha.com

Krip Hop Nation Website:

https://kriphopnation.com/

keithjones@kriphopnation.com

]]> CollabCast Episode 2: Anti-Racist Practices Urban Collaborative 00:40:11 Join disability rights activist and poet, LeDerick Horne, in this riveting conversation about his experiences with the intersection of race and disability. How can we be more actively anti-racist? Join disability rights activist and poet, LeDerick Horne, in this riveting conversation about his experiences with the intersection of race and disability. How can we be more actively anti-racist? false full 2 7bab4bfc-ff93-464c-bc49-baf3a1160bca CollabCast Episode 1: Families & Communities Fri, 19 May 2023 17:38:24 +0000 urbancollaborative@asu.edu (Urban Collaborative) https://collabcast-episode-1-familes-communities-3ef1e43b.simplecast.com/episodes/collabcast-episode-1-families-communities-Xc4QtPmk CollabCast Episode 1: Families & Communities Urban Collaborative 00:36:17 Join us in a conversation with disability rights advocates Dr. William W. Henderson and Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu as we discuss the importance of families and communities in the support of students with disabilities. Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below: SoulTouchin' Experiences E-mail:Kpjones@dasoultoucha.com Web:dasoultoucha.com Krip Hop Nation Website: https://kriphopnation.com/ keithjones@kriphopnation.com Join us in a conversation with disability rights advocates Dr. William W. Henderson and Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu as we discuss the importance of families and communities in the support of students with disabilities. Intro/Outro Music done by Keith Jones of Krip Hop Nation. His information is below: SoulTouchin' Experiences E-mail:Kpjones@dasoultoucha.com Web:dasoultoucha.com Krip Hop Nation Website: https://kriphopnation.com/ keithjones@kriphopnation.com false full 1