Path to PROGRESS: A podcast by educators, for educators

The Path to PROGRESS features educators discussing hot topics in education, with a focus on supporting students with disabilities. Episodes tackle questions from the field and share resources that educators and leaders can use to develop and implement high-quality educational programs for students with disabilities. Visit promotingprogress.org Content was produced under the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), OSEP, Award No. H326C190002. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the U.S. DOE, nor should endorsement of any products be inferred.

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Episodes

Programming for Students' Unique Needs

In this episode, PROGRESS Center Educators in Residence (Amanda Findley, Chris Colosimo, and Kasandra Posey) discuss barriers and solutions to developing an individualized education program (IEP) centered around a student's unique needs. Listeners are encouraged to join the Center's newsletter linked at the bottom of the homepage and follow the Center on Facebook and Twitter (@K12Progress). This material was produced under the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, A...

Dec 13, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Deconstructing Present Levels to Drive Special Education Aids and Services within an IEP

In this episode, three of the PROGRESS Center 's Educators in Residence (Amanda Findley, Chris Colosimo, and Kasandra Posey) discuss areas of confusion in the field related to describing the special education aids and services within a student's individualized education program (IEP). In addition, they will share tangible strategies centered around how to connect elements of the IEP back to a student's present levels. For more information to support you, check out the PROGRESS Center's IEP Tip S...

Nov 12, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

A Focus on Instructional Planning

In this episode, three of the PROGRESS Center 's Educators in Residence (Amanda Findley, Chris Colosimo, and Kasandra Posey) discuss the importance of instructional planning. Resources shared in this episode include PROGRESS' Instructional Practices Briefs . Listeners are encouraged to join the Center's newsletter linked at the bottom of the homepage and follow the Center on Facebook and Twitter (@K12Progress). This material was produced under the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special ...

Oct 12, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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We are excited to announce our new podcast--the Path to PROGRESS: a podcast by educators, for educators. This material was produced under the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Award No. H326C190002. David Emenheiser serves as the project officer. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any product, commodity, service, or e...

Sep 30, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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