{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"A Matter of Principals","home_page_url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/json","description":"A Matter of Principals is the podcast from AWSP, the Association of Washington School Principals. We exist to support principals and the principalship in the education of all students. We believe strong leaders create strong schools and strong students. Join us. ","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Because School Leadership Matters","pubdate":"2024-12-17T16:00:00.000-08:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by Association of Washington School Principals","owner":"Association of Washington School Principals","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/cover.jpg?v=4"},"items":[{"id":"31a35985-7a38-4516-bfc8-de93d9957958","title":"Episode 42: AWSP TV: 2025 Session Preview with Sen. Wellman","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/42","content_text":"Join Roz Thompson, AWSP's Director of Government Relations, in an engaging conversation with Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. In this episode, they discuss essential topics for the upcoming legislative session, including funding for basic education, special education, transportation, mental health support, and operations costs. Senator Wellman also shares insights on potential new legislation and her commitment to addressing family crises and school support systems. Stay informed about the latest in education policies and how they impact principals and assistant principals across the state.\n\n00:00 Introduction and Welcome\n00:48 Senator Wellman's Legislative Insights\n02:05 Special Education and Transportation Funding\n03:30 Operational Costs and MSOC\n04:58 Student Initiatives and EpiPen Legislation\n07:41 Parents Bill of Rights and LGBTQ+ Support\n09:18 Addressing Anti-Semitism and Student Safety\n10:55 Support for Principals and School Leadership\n15:36 Concluding Remarks and AppreciationSpecial Guest: Sen. Lisa Wellman.","content_html":"
Join Roz Thompson, AWSP's Director of Government Relations, in an engaging conversation with Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. In this episode, they discuss essential topics for the upcoming legislative session, including funding for basic education, special education, transportation, mental health support, and operations costs. Senator Wellman also shares insights on potential new legislation and her commitment to addressing family crises and school support systems. Stay informed about the latest in education policies and how they impact principals and assistant principals across the state.
\n\n00:00 Introduction and Welcome
\n00:48 Senator Wellman's Legislative Insights
\n02:05 Special Education and Transportation Funding
\n03:30 Operational Costs and MSOC
\n04:58 Student Initiatives and EpiPen Legislation
\n07:41 Parents Bill of Rights and LGBTQ+ Support
\n09:18 Addressing Anti-Semitism and Student Safety
\n10:55 Support for Principals and School Leadership
\n15:36 Concluding Remarks and Appreciation
Special Guest: Sen. Lisa Wellman.
","summary":"Join Roz Thompson, AWSP's Director of Government Relations, in an engaging conversation with Senator Lisa Wellman, Chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. In this episode, they discuss essential topics for the upcoming legislative session, including funding for basic education, special education, transportation, mental health support, and operations costs. Senator Wellman also shares insights on potential new legislation and her commitment to addressing family crises and school support systems. Stay informed about the latest in education policies and how they impact principals and assistant principals across the state.\r\n","date_published":"2024-12-17T16:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/31a35985-7a38-4516-bfc8-de93d9957958.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16290416,"duration_in_seconds":1007}]},{"id":"f6d2aa03-096c-447c-9e1c-b1fdc1cbbadb","title":"Episode 41: The 2023 Principal Bills: Why These Bills and Why Now?","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student. We exist to support principals as a means to the same goal we all have in K-12 education: for all of our students to have hope. Today, we find ourselves in one of the most challenging spots in the history of our association, specifically regarding the two “principal bills\", Senate Bills 5085 and 5175. \n\nIt seems like the winds are shifting on these bills by the hour, but there’s been one constant: we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place. Many of our principals and assistant principals across the state want us to keep pushing for 5085 to pass in its original form. On the other hand, we have some districts, superintendents, partners, and school boards in opposition and with varying levels of frustration. AWSP is one of the strongest principals’ associations in the country, and our strong partnership and relationships with our districts is the driving force behind that. We know that nothing happens in a school without trust and relationships, so we’ve engaged with our partners on a path forward. {If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together}\n\nI want to be clear. Our state has phenomenal superintendents and districts who are exemplary in their support of their principals, from strong relationships and partnerships, robust contracts, clear and defined due process protocols, and provide as much support as possible coupled with reasonable expectations. And over the last few years, we’ve heard more and more appreciation, compassion, and support for our principals and assistant principals. We’re not the only voice in the room saying we need to do more to support our principals, but we don’t need the educational equivalent of thoughts and prayers; we need policies and change. We have many options for how to move forward, but doing nothing is not one of them. Let’s talk briefly about why I’m sitting here talking to this camera, and you’re wherever you are, watching or listening to me. ","content_html":"For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student. We exist to support principals as a means to the same goal we all have in K-12 education: for all of our students to have hope. Today, we find ourselves in one of the most challenging spots in the history of our association, specifically regarding the two “principal bills", Senate Bills 5085 and 5175.
\n\nIt seems like the winds are shifting on these bills by the hour, but there’s been one constant: we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place. Many of our principals and assistant principals across the state want us to keep pushing for 5085 to pass in its original form. On the other hand, we have some districts, superintendents, partners, and school boards in opposition and with varying levels of frustration. AWSP is one of the strongest principals’ associations in the country, and our strong partnership and relationships with our districts is the driving force behind that. We know that nothing happens in a school without trust and relationships, so we’ve engaged with our partners on a path forward. {If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together}
\n\nI want to be clear. Our state has phenomenal superintendents and districts who are exemplary in their support of their principals, from strong relationships and partnerships, robust contracts, clear and defined due process protocols, and provide as much support as possible coupled with reasonable expectations. And over the last few years, we’ve heard more and more appreciation, compassion, and support for our principals and assistant principals. We’re not the only voice in the room saying we need to do more to support our principals, but we don’t need the educational equivalent of thoughts and prayers; we need policies and change. We have many options for how to move forward, but doing nothing is not one of them. Let’s talk briefly about why I’m sitting here talking to this camera, and you’re wherever you are, watching or listening to me.
","summary":"For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student. We exist to support principals as a means to the same goal we all have in K-12 education: for all of our students to have hope. Today, we find ourselves in one of the most challenging spots in the history of our association, specifically regarding the two “principal bills,” Senate Bills 5085 and 5175.","date_published":"2023-02-23T16:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/f6d2aa03-096c-447c-9e1c-b1fdc1cbbadb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21080553,"duration_in_seconds":878}]},{"id":"0be51c95-21d4-4cb0-948b-7c4b296449ad","title":"The \"Principal Bills\" and the 2023 Session","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Roz Thompson, our Governmental Relations and Advocacy Director, to talk about our advocacy this session, specifically around SB 5085 and SB 5175. Learn more about the intent and ideas behind these bills.","content_html":"Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Roz Thompson, our Governmental Relations and Advocacy Director, to talk about our advocacy this session, specifically around SB 5085 and SB 5175. Learn more about the intent and ideas behind these bills.
","summary":"Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman sits down with Roz Thompson, our Governmental Relations and Advocacy Director, to talk about our advocacy this session, specifically around SB 5085 and SB 5175. Learn more about the intent and ideas behind these bills.","date_published":"2023-02-05T14:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/0be51c95-21d4-4cb0-948b-7c4b296449ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24693473,"duration_in_seconds":37}]},{"id":"44dc1777-688b-439e-9b14-2d677f031a20","title":"Episode 39: Marc Yonts: Thoughts on Leadership and Supporting a Leader in Your Life","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"Welcome to another episode of A Matter of Principals. In this episode, Associate Director Kamrica Ary-Turner asks Walla Walla teacher and former head football coach Marc Yonts his advice on leadership and what family members can do to support the school leader in their life. If the last name is familiar, it's because Marc is married to Associate Director Gina Yonts. Listen in to hear Marc's wisdom and advice for leadership and supporting a school leader. ","content_html":"Welcome to another episode of A Matter of Principals. In this episode, Associate Director Kamrica Ary-Turner asks Walla Walla teacher and former head football coach Marc Yonts his advice on leadership and what family members can do to support the school leader in their life. If the last name is familiar, it's because Marc is married to Associate Director Gina Yonts. Listen in to hear Marc's wisdom and advice for leadership and supporting a school leader.
","summary":"In this episode, Associate Director Kamrica Ary-Turner asks Walla Walla teacher and former head football coach Marc Yonts his advice on leadership and what family members can do to support the school leader in their life. If the last name is familiar, it's because Marc is married to Associate Director Gina Yonts. Listen in to hear Marc's wisdom and advice for leadership and supporting a school leader. ","date_published":"2023-01-04T15:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/44dc1777-688b-439e-9b14-2d677f031a20.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17784285,"duration_in_seconds":1481}]},{"id":"1f6c5c23-24d1-4dd5-a619-e5c56b7474aa","title":"Episode 38: Bernadette Ray: Who she is and how she leads!","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"Meet Silas High School Principal Bernadette Ray, the only woman of color serving in Tacoma at the high school level. Learn about her, who she is, and how she leads. How she navigates through her leadership as a woman, woman of color, and day-to-day principal life. Hear how she supports and leads with her assistant principals. And lastly, she shares her big equity leadership move. \n\nPodcast Principal Tips:\n\n\nReflect, Reflect, and Reflect Again\nStudent Voice\nTeacher Voice \nTransparent and honest communication with the school community\nCompliment with an \"I\" not an \"E\"\n\n\nNuggets to think about:\n\n\nHow is your team calibrating?\nWhat's your admin team rhythm?\nHow do you receive feedback?\nWhat helps prepare a leader to be a Principal? \n\n\nEpisode Links\n\n\nNative American Heritage Month\nTribal Sovereignty Curriculum Resources\nSilas High School\nAWSP — The Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) provides support, resources, and professional development for building leaders. Member please login to your account and visit the AWSP Online Learning (Path LMS) to watch the videos on the School Leader Paradigm. \nSpecial Guest: Bernadette Ray.","content_html":"Meet Silas High School Principal Bernadette Ray, the only woman of color serving in Tacoma at the high school level. Learn about her, who she is, and how she leads. How she navigates through her leadership as a woman, woman of color, and day-to-day principal life. Hear how she supports and leads with her assistant principals. And lastly, she shares her big equity leadership move.
\n\nPodcast Principal Tips:
\n\nNuggets to think about:
\n\nEpisode Links
\n\nSpecial Guest: Bernadette Ray.
","summary":"Meet Silas High School Principal Bernadette Ray, the only woman of color serving in Tacoma at the high school level. Learn about her, who she is, and how she leads. How she navigates through her leadership as a woman, woman of color, and day-to-day principal life. Hear how she supports and leads with her assistant principals. And lastly, she shares her big equity leadership move. ","date_published":"2022-11-30T13:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/1f6c5c23-24d1-4dd5-a619-e5c56b7474aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29069334,"duration_in_seconds":2421}]},{"id":"de6663b8-844a-461b-9050-f2b68697e34e","title":"AWSP TV: Get to Know Kamrica Ary-Turner","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"We're back in the studio for another episode of AWSP TV. Our special guest this time is one of our own, Kamrica Ary-Turner! Kamrica is one of our newest directors. Hired to support the ESD 121 and 189 regions, her impact is sure to be felt across the state. Watch the episode to learn more about Kamrica and her work here at AWSP. Special Guest: Kamrica Ary-Turner.","content_html":"We're back in the studio for another episode of AWSP TV. Our special guest this time is one of our own, Kamrica Ary-Turner! Kamrica is one of our newest directors. Hired to support the ESD 121 and 189 regions, her impact is sure to be felt across the state. Watch the episode to learn more about Kamrica and her work here at AWSP.
Special Guest: Kamrica Ary-Turner.
","summary":"We're back in the studio for another episode of AWSP TV. Our special guest this time is one of our own, Kamrica Ary-Turner! Kamrica is one of our newest directors. Hired to support the ESD 121 and 189 regions, her impact is sure to be felt across the state. Watch the episode to learn more about Kamrica and her work here at AWSP. ","date_published":"2022-10-20T12:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/de6663b8-844a-461b-9050-f2b68697e34e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14554856,"duration_in_seconds":1819}]},{"id":"4091e32d-fcb5-418b-8044-8f0f4f7d12d5","title":"Episode 36: My Disability Roadmap with Dan and Samuel Habib","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"In this podcast, My Disablity Roadmap Co-Directors Samuel Habib and Dan Habib introduce the 23-minute film that recently appeared in the New York Times. Following the film's audio, Dan interviews Samuel about his education, post-secondary transition, the process of making the film, and more. The podcast also features an extended conversation between Samuel and with one of his “mentors” featured in the film, comedian and actor Maysoon Zayid.Special Guests: Dan Habib and Samuel Habib.","content_html":"In this podcast, My Disablity Roadmap Co-Directors Samuel Habib and Dan Habib introduce the 23-minute film that recently appeared in the New York Times. Following the film's audio, Dan interviews Samuel about his education, post-secondary transition, the process of making the film, and more. The podcast also features an extended conversation between Samuel and with one of his “mentors” featured in the film, comedian and actor Maysoon Zayid.
Special Guests: Dan Habib and Samuel Habib.
","summary":"In this podcast, My Disablity Roadmap Co-Directors Samuel Habib and Dan Habib introduce the 23-minute film that recently appeared in the New York Times. Following the film's audio, Dan interviews Samuel about his education, post-secondary transition, the process of making the film, and more.","date_published":"2022-08-02T13:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/4091e32d-fcb5-418b-8044-8f0f4f7d12d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56939309,"duration_in_seconds":3410}]},{"id":"f867e926-6754-4525-bad0-540bb471429c","title":"How to Celebrate MLK Day & Increase Student Voice in Your School","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"In today's episode, we meet with James Layman, Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, to discuss how to increase student voice in your school, and an idea for your next MLK assembly.Special Guest: James Layman.Links:AWSL Website — The Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) empowers students to lead and make positive change within their schools, communities, and themselves. AWSL designs and provide fun, hands-on programs for all ages that build school community, promote students as leaders and teach social responsibility for all ages. Bringing an MLK Presentation To You — We are proud to announce our 2022 Martin Luther King program, I AM | WE ARE, is available now for elementary, middle and high school students! Updated with a new keynote address for 2022, I AM | WE ARE is a ready-to-roll program designed for school assemblies and MLK Day events. It includes a keynote address, implementation guide, engagement questions and access to AWSL Director, James Layman all in a format that lets you customize a 20-30 minute assembly event that fits your school day. Engage your students across elementary or high school with the ideas of belonging and humanity.","content_html":"In today's episode, we meet with James Layman, Director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders, to discuss how to increase student voice in your school, and an idea for your next MLK assembly.
Special Guest: James Layman.
Links:
Increase your instructional leadership with The Main Idea educational book summaries. Through in-depth 8-page summaries of current education books, and suggestions for implementing those ideas, THE MAIN IDEA empowers education leaders with the knowledge and tools to improve student learning.
Special Guest: Jenn David-Lang.
","summary":"Increase your instructional leadership with The Main Idea educational book summaries. Through in-depth 8-page summaries of current education books, and suggestions for implementing those ideas, THE MAIN IDEA empowers education leaders with the knowledge and tools to improve student learning. ","date_published":"2021-11-18T10:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/07686a0d-5f16-4ce8-a1e7-1fe65c7ab32d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16010082,"duration_in_seconds":1765}]},{"id":"f0ae9e54-7036-4ebf-bd12-6d8a5438bc21","title":"WELL Summit | Principal Voices on Race and Equity","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"Dr. Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis, a school administrator in Tennessee, NAESP past president, and chair of the NAESP National Taskforce on Race and Equity, will lead a panel discussion with other task force members. \n\nThis taskforce was formed to help advise NAESP on issues related to racial equity in school communities, reveal schools’ common challenges and solutions, and support a peer-to-peer network of support for school leaders. The taskforce focuses on collecting information related to racial equity in schools, elevating relevant research, and determining how best NAESP can provide support to principals around these issues. Come join this discussion to learn more and share your thoughts with taskforce members, which will include:\n\n\nDr. Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis, Principal, Cordova Elementary School, Cordova, TN\nDr. Cynthia J. Hammond, Principal, Westside Elementary, Houston County Schools, Perry, GA\nDenise Gamble, Retired Principal, Chicago, IL\nAnnette Sanchez, Principal, Hampton-Moreno-Dugat Early Childhood Center, Beeville, TX\nNancy Antoine, Principal, Bridgewater Elementary School, Northfield, Minnesota\n","content_html":"Dr. Kimbrelle Barbosa Lewis, a school administrator in Tennessee, NAESP past president, and chair of the NAESP National Taskforce on Race and Equity, will lead a panel discussion with other task force members.
\n\nThis taskforce was formed to help advise NAESP on issues related to racial equity in school communities, reveal schools’ common challenges and solutions, and support a peer-to-peer network of support for school leaders. The taskforce focuses on collecting information related to racial equity in schools, elevating relevant research, and determining how best NAESP can provide support to principals around these issues. Come join this discussion to learn more and share your thoughts with taskforce members, which will include:
\n\nIt’s easy now. That’s what Chad’s Legacy Project (CLP) co-founder Laura Crooks says about mental health instruction. CLP and the UW SMART Center created the Mental Health Literacy Library, a free tool for evidence-based mental health curriculum. Listen and learn more by visiting https://www.mentalhealthinstruction.org and https://www.chadslegacy.org.
","summary":"It’s easy now. That’s what Chad’s Legacy Project (CLP) co-founder Laura Crooks says about mental health instruction. CLP and the UW SMART Center created the Mental Health Literacy Library, a free tool for evidence-based mental health curriculum. Listen and learn.","date_published":"2021-09-03T11:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/1e91d662-b223-46ec-a1cc-1499f03d8476.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23040220,"duration_in_seconds":2859}]},{"id":"7a91d7e4-3bfa-44e8-8b61-dd36dd7e6e6b","title":"Breakfast After the Bell","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"The pandemic increased food insecurity rates among Washington students. Food insecurity negatively impacts the mental and physical health of young minds and bodies, and these impacts are a struggle many principals may encounter when returning to school this year. In this episode, we discuss what hunger looked like pre-pandemic, where we are now, and how do principals fit into the picture of helping students overcoming food insecurity. Nelly Evans is the Food Security Program Coordinator at United Way of Kind County. Mikhail Cherniske is a Program Specialist at the Office of the State Superintendent. Learn more about how your school can implement breakfast after the bell at washingtonbreakfast.org.Special Guests: Mikhail Cherniske and Nelly Evans.","content_html":"The pandemic increased food insecurity rates among Washington students. Food insecurity negatively impacts the mental and physical health of young minds and bodies, and these impacts are a struggle many principals may encounter when returning to school this year. In this episode, we discuss what hunger looked like pre-pandemic, where we are now, and how do principals fit into the picture of helping students overcoming food insecurity. Nelly Evans is the Food Security Program Coordinator at United Way of Kind County. Mikhail Cherniske is a Program Specialist at the Office of the State Superintendent. Learn more about how your school can implement breakfast after the bell at washingtonbreakfast.org.
Special Guests: Mikhail Cherniske and Nelly Evans.
","summary":"In today’s podcast, we talk about the Breakfast After the Bell initiative with Nelly Evans and Mikhail Cherniske. Nelly is the Food Security Program Coordinator at United Way of Kind County. Mikhail is a Program Specialist at the Office of the State Superintendent. Learn more about how your school can implement breakfast after the bell at washingtonbreakfast.org.","date_published":"2021-06-11T11:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/7a91d7e4-3bfa-44e8-8b61-dd36dd7e6e6b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47456993,"duration_in_seconds":1977}]},{"id":"65cf9dc7-d709-4cc6-8f7c-299b14888f5f","title":"Inclusion 360: All Panelists","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-all","content_text":"Inclusion has been a crucial professional learning focus for school leaders this year and will continue to be critical as we move our school communities forward into the opportunities and challenges ahead. As this unique school year draws to a close, we brought the inclusion conversation full circle with Inclusion 360, a live webinar on May 10, 2021.\n\nJoin us for a discussion with national inclusion experts and advocates. Speakers will include Dan Habib, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, LeDerick Horne, and Dr. Alfredo Artiles. No matter where you are in your inclusionary journey, this podcast will provide multiple entry points for engaging in, and expanding on, inclusion and inclusionary practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear form this incredible panel! Sponsored by the Inclusionary Practices Project grant from OSPI, this webinar is entirely free to anyone and everyone. Special Guests: Alfredo J. Artiles, Dan Habib, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Keith Jones, LeDerick Horne, and Samuel Habib.","content_html":"Inclusion has been a crucial professional learning focus for school leaders this year and will continue to be critical as we move our school communities forward into the opportunities and challenges ahead. As this unique school year draws to a close, we brought the inclusion conversation full circle with Inclusion 360, a live webinar on May 10, 2021.
\n\nJoin us for a discussion with national inclusion experts and advocates. Speakers will include Dan Habib, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, LeDerick Horne, and Dr. Alfredo Artiles. No matter where you are in your inclusionary journey, this podcast will provide multiple entry points for engaging in, and expanding on, inclusion and inclusionary practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear form this incredible panel! Sponsored by the Inclusionary Practices Project grant from OSPI, this webinar is entirely free to anyone and everyone.
Special Guests: Alfredo J. Artiles, Dan Habib, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Keith Jones, LeDerick Horne, and Samuel Habib.
","summary":"On May 10th, 2021 we concluded two years of work around inclusion with an amazing panel of experts. Join AWSP, Alfredo Artiles, Dan Habib, Samuel Habib, LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones and Lauren Katzman for an hour long discussion around the state of inclusion today, and looking at the future.","date_published":"2021-05-11T12:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/65cf9dc7-d709-4cc6-8f7c-299b14888f5f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87321392,"duration_in_seconds":3638}]},{"id":"c725401c-d98a-4ece-98cc-e3b899a470b5","title":"Inclusion 360 | LeDerick Horne","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-lederick","content_text":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.\n\nLabeled with a Learning Disability in third grade, LeDerick Horne defies any and all labels. He’s a dynamic spoken-word poet. A tireless advocate for all People with Disabilities. An inspiring motivational speaker. A bridge-builder between learners and leaders across the U.S. and around the world who serves as a role model for all races, genders, and generations. 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 in order to achieve substantive, systemic change. You can learn more about him and his work at www.lederick.com.Special Guest: LeDerick Horne.","content_html":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.
\n\nLabeled with a Learning Disability in third grade, LeDerick Horne defies any and all labels. He’s a dynamic spoken-word poet. A tireless advocate for all People with Disabilities. An inspiring motivational speaker. A bridge-builder between learners and leaders across the U.S. and around the world who serves as a role model for all races, genders, and generations. 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 in order to achieve substantive, systemic change. You can learn more about him and his work at www.lederick.com.
Special Guest: LeDerick Horne.
","summary":"Labeled with a Learning Disability in third grade, LeDerick Horne defies any and all labels. He’s a dynamic spoken-word poet. A tireless advocate for all People with Disabilities. An inspiring motivational speaker. A bridge-builder between learners and leaders across the U.S. and around the world who serves as a role model for all races, genders, and generations. Enjoy this first episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.","date_published":"2021-05-10T12:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/c725401c-d98a-4ece-98cc-e3b899a470b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63832862,"duration_in_seconds":2659}]},{"id":"472f2f8e-f0f1-4677-9827-132ee9c53c40","title":"Inclusion 360 | Dan Habib","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-dan","content_text":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.\n\nDan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS and many other films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. \nHis latest documentary, Intelligent Lives, examines our society’s narrow perceptions of intelligence. The Intelligent Lives project also contains four short films focusing on effective practices in transition for youth with disabilities from high school to higher education and employment.\nHabib received the Champion of Human and Civil Rights Award from the National Education Association, and the Justice for All Grassroots Award from the American Association of People with Disabilities. In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Habib and his wife, Betsy, live in Concord, NH, with their sons Isaiah, 24, and Samuel, 21. Special Guest: Dan Habib.","content_html":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.
\n\nDan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS and many other films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability.
\nHis latest documentary, Intelligent Lives, examines our society’s narrow perceptions of intelligence. The Intelligent Lives project also contains four short films focusing on effective practices in transition for youth with disabilities from high school to higher education and employment.
\nHabib received the Champion of Human and Civil Rights Award from the National Education Association, and the Justice for All Grassroots Award from the American Association of People with Disabilities. In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Habib and his wife, Betsy, live in Concord, NH, with their sons Isaiah, 24, and Samuel, 21.
Special Guest: Dan Habib.
","summary":"Dan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS and many other films on disability-related topics. Enjoy this third episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.","date_published":"2021-04-15T09:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/472f2f8e-f0f1-4677-9827-132ee9c53c40.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76190900,"duration_in_seconds":3174}]},{"id":"3ca0f4aa-a2aa-4ef1-b6db-dc8a95a269c2","title":"Inclusion 360 | Keith Jones","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-keith","content_text":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.\n\nKeith Jones is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences, an organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. To achieve this multicultural, cross-disability education and outreach efforts he collaborates and conducts trainings with the purpose of strengthening efforts to provide services and information for people with disabilities. The issues he tackles are wide ranging from immigration, criminal justice reform, health care and environmental justice just to name a few. Paralleling with his policy and social justice work Mr. Jones is a multi-talented artist who along with Leroy Moore and Rob Temple founded Krip Hop Nation which is an international collection of artists with disabilities. Krip Hop Nation is currently celebrating 13 years with the recent success of their title song for the Netflix documentary of the Paralympic Games, Rising Phoenix and its critical acclaimed sound track. Keith is an artist in residence teaching hip hop at Wild at Heart in Australia, and Calcutta and currently his art and policy work have combined under the publishing company Soulful Media Works, with the book; For You: Young Black Disabled Men. Special Guest: Keith Jones.","content_html":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.
\n\nKeith Jones is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences, an organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. To achieve this multicultural, cross-disability education and outreach efforts he collaborates and conducts trainings with the purpose of strengthening efforts to provide services and information for people with disabilities. The issues he tackles are wide ranging from immigration, criminal justice reform, health care and environmental justice just to name a few. Paralleling with his policy and social justice work Mr. Jones is a multi-talented artist who along with Leroy Moore and Rob Temple founded Krip Hop Nation which is an international collection of artists with disabilities. Krip Hop Nation is currently celebrating 13 years with the recent success of their title song for the Netflix documentary of the Paralympic Games, Rising Phoenix and its critical acclaimed sound track. Keith is an artist in residence teaching hip hop at Wild at Heart in Australia, and Calcutta and currently his art and policy work have combined under the publishing company Soulful Media Works, with the book; For You: Young Black Disabled Men.
Special Guest: Keith Jones.
","summary":"Keith Jones is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences, an organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. Enjoy this second episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.","date_published":"2021-04-15T08:30:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/3ca0f4aa-a2aa-4ef1-b6db-dc8a95a269c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65237688,"duration_in_seconds":2717}]},{"id":"7616b0b2-7492-4637-ae06-65c79fa050c3","title":"Inclusion 360 | Dr. Alfredo Artiles","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-alfredo","content_text":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.\n\nAlfredo J. Artiles is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education. His interdisciplinary scholarship examines the dual nature of disability as an object of protection and a tool of stratification. He aims to understand how responses to disability intersections with race, language, gender and social class advance or hinder educational opportunities for disparate groups of students. Special Guest: Alfredo J. Artiles.","content_html":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.
\n\nAlfredo J. Artiles is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education. His interdisciplinary scholarship examines the dual nature of disability as an object of protection and a tool of stratification. He aims to understand how responses to disability intersections with race, language, gender and social class advance or hinder educational opportunities for disparate groups of students.
Special Guest: Alfredo J. Artiles.
","summary":"Alfredo J. Artiles is Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education. Enjoy this fifth episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.","date_published":"2021-04-15T08:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/7616b0b2-7492-4637-ae06-65c79fa050c3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85375232,"duration_in_seconds":3556}]},{"id":"dd45bd05-5ffe-4d92-a2f2-7f53f3d26faf","title":"Inclusion 360 | Dr. Lauren Katzman","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-lauren","content_text":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.\n\nLauren Katzman, EdD. is the Executive Director of the Urban Collaborative and Associate Research Professor at Arizona State University. She is also an adjunct professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to this work, she served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education Services for the Newark Public Schools and the Executive director of special education in the New York City Department of Education. In both of these positions, she developed and led significant reform efforts, increasing academic achievement, inclusive educational and experiential options, reliable data management, and statutory/regulatory compliance. She worked to develop strong interdisciplinary partnerships between districts, states, universities, advocacy groups, and communities to build the foundation for deep and sustaining systemic reforms. Prior to these two high-level and demanding school district leadership positions, Dr. Katzman served as Associate Professor of Special Education at Boston University and co-authored the book Effective Inclusive Schools: Effective Inclusive Schools: Designing Successful Schoolwide Programs with Dr. Thomas Hehir, former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. She was also a special education teacher for 14 years in St. Louis, New Jersey, and New York City and has conducted program evaluations of the special education services for the District of Columbia Public Schools, the state of Massachusetts, Ithaca Public Schools, and the New York City Department of Education.Special Guest: Dr. Lauren Katzman.","content_html":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.
\n\nLauren Katzman, EdD. is the Executive Director of the Urban Collaborative and Associate Research Professor at Arizona State University. She is also an adjunct professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to this work, she served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education Services for the Newark Public Schools and the Executive director of special education in the New York City Department of Education. In both of these positions, she developed and led significant reform efforts, increasing academic achievement, inclusive educational and experiential options, reliable data management, and statutory/regulatory compliance. She worked to develop strong interdisciplinary partnerships between districts, states, universities, advocacy groups, and communities to build the foundation for deep and sustaining systemic reforms. Prior to these two high-level and demanding school district leadership positions, Dr. Katzman served as Associate Professor of Special Education at Boston University and co-authored the book Effective Inclusive Schools: Effective Inclusive Schools: Designing Successful Schoolwide Programs with Dr. Thomas Hehir, former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education. She was also a special education teacher for 14 years in St. Louis, New Jersey, and New York City and has conducted program evaluations of the special education services for the District of Columbia Public Schools, the state of Massachusetts, Ithaca Public Schools, and the New York City Department of Education.
Special Guest: Dr. Lauren Katzman.
","summary":"Lauren Katzman, EdD. is the Executive Director of the Urban Collaborative and Associate Research Professor at Arizona State University. She is also an adjunct professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Enjoy this final episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.","date_published":"2021-04-14T17:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/dd45bd05-5ffe-4d92-a2f2-7f53f3d26faf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67310718,"duration_in_seconds":2804}]},{"id":"03ddfd70-01e5-4647-8721-cf724e0a5932","title":"Inclusion 360 | Glenna Gallo","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/i360-glenna","content_text":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.\n\nSince 2017, Glenna Gallo is the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington and the Past-President of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). Prior to that, she spent seven years as the State Director of Special Education for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), following work as a classroom teacher and administrator. She has over 25 years of public education experience teaching students with disabilities and adults, and 15 years of experience in state-level educational leadership with expertise in the improvement planning, management, and monitoring of public special education programs. Glenna has a B.S and an M.S in Special Education, a special education teacher and administrative license, endorsements as a Program Administrator, Principal, and Superintendent, and an M.B.A.\n\nDuring her work in Washington state, special education programs were allocated an additional $155 million dollars for state special education programs, $25 million dollars for statewide inclusionary practices, $12 million dollars for paraeducator training, and $60,000 to reduce the use of restraint and isolation, revised the historical funding allocation formula to a two-tier system that considers inclusion, and revised the state high needs risk pool process to alleviate burden on school districts. Collaboration is a priority for her work, and collaborative efforts are infused within all state efforts regarding students with disabilities. \n\nGlenna feels strongly that application of the intent of IDEA requirements results in increased student outcomes for students with disabilities and works with school and district administrators, special education staff, advocates, and parents of students with disabilities at the LEA, State, and national levels to review research, current student achievement, and compliance data to ensure state and local efforts are addressing instructional issues that impact results for students with disabilities.Special Guest: Glenna Gallo.","content_html":"We are excited to bring you Inclusion 360, a special podcast series that with bring the inclusion discussion full circle. Inclusion 360 is the culminating event wrapping up our year of learning, exploring and implementing inclusionary best practices and diving deep into how to be an Inclusionary Leader. This work has been made possible by a generous grant from OSPI. Our AWSP Team has assembled some of the most dynamic, sought after inclusion experts in the country to bring you this special six-episode series. This podcast series with feature LeDerick Horne, Keith Jones, Dr. Lauren Katzman, Dr. Alfredo Artiles and Glenna Gallo. And that's not all, On May 10th, 2021, you can meet this amazing team of experts for a FREE live webinar. You do not want to miss this event, so go on to our website and register for the Inclusion 360 webinar. For now, enjoy this podcast series.
\n\nSince 2017, Glenna Gallo is the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington and the Past-President of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). Prior to that, she spent seven years as the State Director of Special Education for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), following work as a classroom teacher and administrator. She has over 25 years of public education experience teaching students with disabilities and adults, and 15 years of experience in state-level educational leadership with expertise in the improvement planning, management, and monitoring of public special education programs. Glenna has a B.S and an M.S in Special Education, a special education teacher and administrative license, endorsements as a Program Administrator, Principal, and Superintendent, and an M.B.A.
\n\nDuring her work in Washington state, special education programs were allocated an additional $155 million dollars for state special education programs, $25 million dollars for statewide inclusionary practices, $12 million dollars for paraeducator training, and $60,000 to reduce the use of restraint and isolation, revised the historical funding allocation formula to a two-tier system that considers inclusion, and revised the state high needs risk pool process to alleviate burden on school districts. Collaboration is a priority for her work, and collaborative efforts are infused within all state efforts regarding students with disabilities.
\n\nGlenna feels strongly that application of the intent of IDEA requirements results in increased student outcomes for students with disabilities and works with school and district administrators, special education staff, advocates, and parents of students with disabilities at the LEA, State, and national levels to review research, current student achievement, and compliance data to ensure state and local efforts are addressing instructional issues that impact results for students with disabilities.
Special Guest: Glenna Gallo.
","summary":"Since 2017, Glenna Gallo is the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education in the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington and the Past-President of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). Enjoy this fourth episode of our Inclusion 360 podcast series.","date_published":"2021-04-14T14:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/03ddfd70-01e5-4647-8721-cf724e0a5932.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32112506,"duration_in_seconds":1337}]},{"id":"f96dfb98-a0be-44cc-b982-b8fbac7da3d3","title":"Episode 30: AWSP TV - Ep. 23 - WSAC","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"How do you bridge the K-12 world with the world of higher education? Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil from the Washington Student Achievement Council joins Dr. Scott Seaman to discuss how WSAC programs, tools, and resources can get more students college-bound students and what their financial aid options are. A must watch for high school principals and counselors. ","content_html":"How do you bridge the K-12 world with the world of higher education? Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil from the Washington Student Achievement Council joins Dr. Scott Seaman to discuss how WSAC programs, tools, and resources can get more students college-bound students and what their financial aid options are. A must watch for high school principals and counselors.
","summary":"How do you bridge the K-12 world with the world of higher education? Yokiko Hayashi-Saguil from the Washington Student Achievement Council joins Dr. Scott Seaman to discuss how WSAC programs, tools, and resources can get more students college-bound students and what their financial aid options are.","date_published":"2020-05-01T09:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/f96dfb98-a0be-44cc-b982-b8fbac7da3d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32776425,"duration_in_seconds":1365}]},{"id":"113040dd-3281-4f61-a6e6-b026c725a019","title":"Episode 29: WELL Summit: The WELL Defined Woman","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"The recording you are about to hear is a keynote from our Women in Education Leading and Learning Summit held on November 6 and 7, 2019. Our speaker, Dr. Phyllis Donatto, is a Leadership Development Strategist for the Flippen Group.\n\nGrowing up as the oldest of five children in a small town in rural Arkansas, Phyllis understood early on in life the principle of service. As an educational consultant, Phyllis provides school districts with professional development training in improving instructional practices and curriculum alignment.\n\nIf you are interested in participating in our next WELL Summit, visit http://www.awsp.org/professional-learning/training-conferences/well-summitSpecial Guest: Dr. Phyllis Donatto.","content_html":"The recording you are about to hear is a keynote from our Women in Education Leading and Learning Summit held on November 6 and 7, 2019. Our speaker, Dr. Phyllis Donatto, is a Leadership Development Strategist for the Flippen Group.
\n\nGrowing up as the oldest of five children in a small town in rural Arkansas, Phyllis understood early on in life the principle of service. As an educational consultant, Phyllis provides school districts with professional development training in improving instructional practices and curriculum alignment.
\n\nIf you are interested in participating in our next WELL Summit, visit http://www.awsp.org/professional-learning/training-conferences/well-summit
Special Guest: Dr. Phyllis Donatto.
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","summary":"AWSP's Ron Sisson hosts our first ever AWSP TV talk show. We're proud to bring in Dr. Caprice Hollins, who we've worked with quite a bit and was a keynote speaker at the 2018 Summer Conference, and Jack Arend, who's worked with Dr. Hollins in his role at the Tumwater School District.","date_published":"2018-10-12T14:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/de5f603c-5f2b-4eac-b35b-110dd4d2cd48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80074475,"duration_in_seconds":3336}]},{"id":"1651f3f7-3777-4b77-9af5-d4d2e4b2fb25","title":"Episode 4: Principals as Communicators - Tips from Some Great Principals","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"Why is communication so important as a principal? What can you do to improve? Listen to this episode to learn a little more. It was recorded with three members of AWSP's Communications Advisory Committee: James Everett, current Meridian Superintendent and at the time, principal at Squalicum High School in the Bellingham School District; Cindy Cromwell, principal at Butler Acres Elementary in the Kelso School District; and Brent Osborn, principal at Lakeside High School in the 9 Mile Falls School District. Special Guest: Brent Osborn.","content_html":"Why is communication so important as a principal? What can you do to improve? Listen to this episode to learn a little more. It was recorded with three members of AWSP's Communications Advisory Committee: James Everett, current Meridian Superintendent and at the time, principal at Squalicum High School in the Bellingham School District; Cindy Cromwell, principal at Butler Acres Elementary in the Kelso School District; and Brent Osborn, principal at Lakeside High School in the 9 Mile Falls School District.
Special Guest: Brent Osborn.
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","summary":"Dr. Michaela Miller, Deputy Superintendent at OSPI and former AWSP President's Award Winner, discussing the early days of TPEP, how it's evolved, and where it's going next. After the TPEP talk, she discusses the ESSA consolidated plan and the new direc...","date_published":"2017-05-08T15:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/6f2ccd4c-3cfe-4935-ba65-30a7410dbc23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24553766,"duration_in_seconds":3068}]},{"id":"http://www.blubrry.com/a_matter_of_principals/2988825/gene-sharrat-discusses-high-school-and-beyond/","title":"Episode 2: Gene Sharrat Discusses High School and Beyond","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Gene Sharrat, Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement Council, discusses hot topics in education and the transition to beyond high school. ","content_html":"Gene Sharrat, Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement Council, discusses hot topics in education and the transition to beyond high school.
","summary":"Gene Sharrat, Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement Council, discusses hot topics in education and the transition to beyond high school. ","date_published":"2015-12-10T12:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/bda6b54b-5640-43f8-8401-6b6511dd3531.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17421501,"duration_in_seconds":2177}]},{"id":"http://www.blubrry.com/a_matter_of_principals/31655938/the-awsp-fellowship/","title":"Episode 1: The AWSP Fellowship","url":"https://awsp.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"We kick off our very first podcast with a blooper before Scott Friedman and Trevor Greene describe their work during the AWSP Fellowship with principals on the east side of the state. Edie Harding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Gary Kipp, AWSP Executive Director, talk about the fellowship, how it’s impacted the AWSP Leadership Framework, and what’s next.","content_html":"We kick off our very first podcast with a blooper before Scott Friedman and Trevor Greene describe their work during the AWSP Fellowship with principals on the east side of the state. Edie Harding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Gary Kipp, AWSP Executive Director, talk about the fellowship, how it’s impacted the AWSP Leadership Framework, and what’s next.
","summary":"We kick off our very first podcast with a blooper before Scott Friedman and Trevor Greene describe their work during the AWSP Fellowship with principals on the east side of the state. Edie Harding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Gary Kipp,","date_published":"2015-02-19T09:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1842cd92-06ee-4d8d-9fb3-5d2c7ed94936/a656d8f3-ae59-437e-b931-ef21bdc895eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20475947,"duration_in_seconds":2558}]}]}