Best Mickie Hayes Podcasts (2024)

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#99 College Online Testing and the 4th Amendment 9:42

1+ y ago9:42

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According to a recent article in Bloomberglaw.com "Virtual Exam Case Primes Privacy Fight Over College Room Scans" by Skye Witley, a 2022 decision by a district court in Ohio found that electronic room scans mandated by Cleveland State University for students taking virtual tests had violated an individual's 4th Amendment protections regarding reas…

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#98 Taking Notes - The Smart Way 15:56

1+ y ago15:56

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In today's episode, you will learn some "tricks of the trade" that will help your teens take better notes in class, especially when dyslexia is a problem and notetakers might not be available. You will learn how to create "user-friendly" notes that will help your child have useful study materials for tests. NCR Carbonless Copy Paper - also availabl…

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#97 Five Critical Topics when Planning a Future 19:28

1+ y ago19:28

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Today's episode explores career development and employment, academic challenges and needs, independent living skills, community/ campus engagement, and self-determination skills as those topics pertain to helping your child plan a successful future. In each critical area, I share my perspective and experience supporting students with disabilities a…

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#96 Flexible Deadlines for Assignments Good? or Bad? 14:33

1+ y ago14:33

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Requesting the accommodation of extended time or flexible deadlines for assignments can either help a student or create a problem for the student. In today's episode, you will learn what types of situations and disabilities warrant the extended time, and which do not, and how extended time used incorrectly could impact a student's grades, financial…

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#95 How Reading Accommodations Differ at College 12:34

1+ y ago12:34

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Today's episode explains to parents the difference they may find in reading accommodations when their child goes from the K-12 system into the college system. Although both systems will provide reading accommodations, there is a good chance the child will not find the same type of reading accommodations. Many of the differences your child will expe…

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#94 When Colleges Deny an Accommodation 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

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Today's episode will share examples of my own experiences with students when I could not provide the accommodations they needed or wanted. You will learn why some accommodations might get denied, and how you might benefit from a discussion with Disability Services even if you get denied an accommodation or don't have any documentation. Also, check …

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#93 Navigating College in a Wheelchair with Brianna Paauwee 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Brianna Paauwee shares her experiences as a disabled student using a wheelchair after she broke her back in an auto accident. After the accident, she decided to go back to school. Learn how she navigated the new reality of life as a college student with a physical disability, and how she overcame the barriers she faced along the way. https://wheelw…

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#92 Accommodating Temporary Disabilities 5:14

1+ y ago5:14

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We can find ourselves in an unexpected situation where we or our children will need temporary accommodations at college. Today's episode takes a brief look at what kind of situations might arise, how to address the problem, and what kind of documentation and accommodations might be typical for a person with a temporary disability. NCR carbonless pa…

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#91 How to Recover from Learning Loss 16:54

1+ y ago16:54

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Covid has impacted our kids' education on many levels including learning delays and learning losses. Although statistics show learning loss across all ages and grades, graduation rates have stayed stable. Unfortunately, that means that many high school students are likely graduating with academic deficits. As a result, those who transition to colle…

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#90 Revisiting My Most Popular Episode "Workforce Training for Students with Disabilities" 14:14

1+ y ago14:14

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You are revisiting my most popular episode today. Enjoy!! Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers will appreciate the free online resources with an extensive jobs training curriculum that aligns with IEP goals for the K-12 students with disabilities, and the IPE goals for Vocational Rehabilitation clients. The podcast also shares a free SCANS jobs ski…

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#89 How Colleges Can Support Veterans with Disabilities with Dr. Amanda Jackson 26:38

1+ y ago26:38

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Dr. Amanda Jackson shares insights that she learned when completing her doctoral dissertation supporting veterans with disabilities at the University of Florida. She explains the barriers vets talked about, and Dr. Jackson offers suggestions to address the veterans' concerns. The barriers include confidentiality, reluctance to self-identify in the …

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#88 IEP and 504 for College? Problem Solving Q & A 15:48

1+ y ago15:48

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This episode answers many common questions on social media dealing with accommodations and documentation for students with disabilities. You will learn what happens if your child wants to use an IEP or 504 plan at college. Will it work, and will it be enough for the accommodations you expect or need? If you need additional testing, how much can you…

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#87 When Choosing a College, Accreditation Matters 13:03

1+ y ago13:03

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Accreditation is a standard of excellence that colleges follow to prepare students for future employment. Colleges will tell you they are accredited, but for one institution just to say they are accredited does not mean that another institution will accept their credits if you need to transfer. In this episode, you will learn how accreditations dif…

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#86 Planning College Goals with Employment in Mind 16:43

2y ago16:43

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Sometimes one of the most difficult tasks for teachers and parents of high school students with disabilities is preparing a good transition plan for employment goals. In today's episode, you will get some of the employment questions that my colleague and I included in our STAR (Students Transitioning to Adult Roles) Person-Centered Planning module.…

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#85 Brainstorming Some Study Ideas 17:12

2y ago17:12

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Do you need some study tips to help out your students or your child? Today I shared some of the study ideas that my students found most helpful. You will hear some stories about how to consciously attach a study technique to your long-term memory when preparing study materials for a test, learning a speech, or memorizing names and dates. Memory Str…

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#84 Unraveling the Mystery of Disability Documentation 17:28

2y ago17:28

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Have you ever wondered if your student's IEP, 504 Plan, or old testing results will be enough documentation to arrange accommodations in college? In today's episode, you will gain insight into what colleges expect, what documentation is ideal, and how some documentation may not provide the accommodations your child might be expecting. You will lear…

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#83 Hurricane Replay: Improving Executive Function 19:37

2y ago19:37

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PREPPING FOR A HURRICANE, so today I am replaying Episode 39: Improving Executive Function! Thanks for your understanding! Mickie How good are your child's executive functioning skills? Is your child able to regulate his or her impulses, handle stressful situations, plan, organize, and follow through with assignments? Today's episode breaks down ex…

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#82 How to Help Your Child Who Doesn't Want College 13:50

2y ago13:50

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In this episode parents and teachers will learn how to help their teens who might be hesitant or concerned about their chances to succeed in college. I talk about vocational school/ trade school options that could be viable alternatives for teens who do not want to seek the typical AA/BA college credit path, and some helpful accommodation strategie…

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#81 Adults with Autism - New Data and Neurodiversity Summit Info 16:15

2y ago16:15

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Until recently, all the autism data collected was based on children, but the CDC has recently started calculating the number of adults in the US with autism. Adults are also being more recognized in books and media, including movies, TV, and videos. Today we look at some of the new data and how the new data can make a difference. You will also lear…

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#80 Spelling: Remediation or Compensation? 16:02

2y ago16:02

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Do you or your child struggle to spell? Does dyslexia cause a problem in spelling? Your child can be successful in college even if their spelling is a problem. There comes a point in your life where you need to switch from remediation to compensation with regard to spelling, and that's what we are talking about today. You will learn how to compensa…

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#79 How to Get a Course Substitution in College Math 16:19

2y ago16:19

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If you know math is going to be a problem in college because of your disability, you may want to investigate the process for getting a course substitution in math. Today's episode looks closely at what a course substitution is and how a student can initiate the process. You will also see why some course substitutions succeed, while others are not g…

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#78 How to Prepare for College Disability Accommodations 16:23

2y ago16:23

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There is a world of difference between disability accommodations in the K-12 system and disability accommodations in the postsecondary system. Today's episode addresses some of those differences in accommodations that parents and teachers need to be aware of when students with disabilities plan for college. Just because your child or student had a …

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#77 Sharing Your Own Disability Experiences With Others Who Struggle 14:11

2y ago14:11

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Sharing your own disability story with students, parents, and children can make a big difference in someone's life. However, by the same token, sharing can be risky and often depends on an individual's own circumstances. Today's episode offers some "food for thought" because sometimes sharing our own struggles helps others see a way through their o…

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#76 Building a College Schedule That Works! 17:20

2y ago17:20

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Heading to college for the first time is daunting, and creating your schedule for the first time is even more challenging. What classes do you need? Which ones should you take now? Are you working around family needs or job schedules? Online or on campus? Early morning or evening classes? Breaks or no breaks? Math now or math later? Prerequisite or…

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#75 Tips to Help Your Child Manage College Stress 16:13

2y ago16:13

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Parents and teachers will learn the several stressors that many students attending college experience. If you find it difficult to begin those conversations with your child, you will also learn about eight different conversation starters that will help bridge any hesitancy or difficulty opening up the dialogue between you and your child and eight d…

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#74 Revisiting Episode 13 "What Counts as an ADA Disability at College" 7:30

2y ago7:30

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On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. This episode defines basic key ADA vocabulary and rules explaining what qualifies as a disability and what includes a major life activity. You will also have access to a free chapter of my course, College & Disabilities, 9 Changes from High School Eve…

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#73 What You Need to Know About the New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 13:35

2y ago13:35

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On July 16, 2022, the US rolled out a new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Today's episode takes a closer look at that new resource and how it will help individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health crises. The new number plans to use the caller's area code to reroute the call to a local resour…

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#72 Strategies to Accommodate Struggling Learners 16:42

2y ago16:42

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In many classrooms, teachers have students who don't do well and haven't been identified as having a disability. A student for whom English is a second language might also be struggling with the language barrier and/or might also have a disability issue compounding academic problems. The challenges for both groups of students can sometimes look ide…

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#71 Escaping the Cycle of Self-Doubt at College 25:14

2y ago25:14

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Escaping the Cycle of Doubt at College shares research that was done in 2020 from the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability called "It's a Constant Fight: Experiences of College Students with Disabilities." In the research, students share their feelings of disempowerment at college, but it also shares instances where they were feeling e…

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#70 Expanding Inclusive Career and Technical College Programs with Dr. Drew Andrews 34:14

2y ago34:14

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Do you want to see more career and technical college programs for students with intellectual disabilities? Today's episode introduces you to Dr. Drew Andrews, the Assistant Director & Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida. You will learn how Florida created gr…

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#69 "What's New at Think College? with Dr. Danie Roberts-Dahm 30:00

2y ago30:00

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Think College has started several new initiatives to expand opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Danie Roberts-Dahm, the Project Coordinator for the Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network, shares how Think College is changing the narrative about college for youth with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Roberts-Dahm d…

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#68 Summer Prep for New College Students 24:32

2y ago24:32

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Heading to college is an exciting time, especially for students with disabilities who worked extra hard to get to this point, but parents of new students need to know that there will be many things that your child needs to do before those classes even begin!! In today's episode, you will hear about 15 steps that you and your child need to do or che…

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#67 Dyslexia Testing for College & GED Documentation 18:35

2y ago18:35

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If you need to learn more about disability testing for a learning disability, dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, then this episode will be able to answer many of your questions. You will find out the process involved, who might be able to test, and where you might be tested in your state. You will get an insider's look at what many colleges expe…

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#66 Meaningful Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities (with Neurodiversity-Friendly Companies) 17:11

2y ago17:11

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If you know anyone who is attending college and looking for gainful employment with a good company, check out this latest episode that shares several amazing resources specifically designed to provide job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including neurodiverse adults on the Autism Spectrum, or having Dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, or …

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#65 Arranging Mental Health Accommodations 17:21

2y ago17:21

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Mental Health disabilities on college campuses are growing at an unprecedented rate, and today's episode looks at some of the research and resources that accommodate students with mental health disabilities. Parents and teachers will learn why accommodating for mental health disabilities can be a challenge, especially when class attendance is conce…

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#64 The First Meeting with College Disability Services 19:40

2y ago19:40

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Heading off to college can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for both the parents and their teen with a disability. In today's episode, you will hear a role-playing exercise between a student and a Disability Services advisor. My goal was to provide some insight into the kind of conversation you and your teen can expect to hear at that fir…

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#63 STEM Barriers and Students with Disabilities 22:16

2y ago22:16

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Are you a parent of a high school student with dyslexia, or autism, or ADHD, or another type of "hidden" disability making plans to head to college for a degree in science, technology, engineering or math - one of the STEM programs? Today's episode shares potential barriers, or bottlenecks, that students with disabilities in STEM programs face in c…

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#62 Prepping For Final Exams 18:23

2+ y ago18:23

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Getting ready for final exams in college is not the same as it was in high school. Students need to check out various policies and procedures before taking finals. Today's episode centers around the policies and protocols for 5 different areas: college exam schedules and how they can impact a student; possible final exam accommodations and assistiv…

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#61 College After Covid 16:16

2+ y ago16:16

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Research is showing that some college students, especially new students, are having a difficult time adjusting to college expectations after all the changes to education during covid. Today's episode explains some of the problems noticed by faculty this past year as students return to campus, but you will also hear some suggestions and accommodatio…

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#60 Training (Coaching) College Peer Tutors 33:42

2+ y ago33:42

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Are you a parent of a child with a disability who is planning college? Are you a Special Ed teacher who has students heading to college? Are you a college tutor looking for strategies and tips to make your tutoring stronger and more effective? Are you a homeschooling parent wondering how to help your child with a disability retain and recall inform…

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#59 How Disability Affects Math Learning with Dr. Paul Nolting 36:23

2+ y ago36:23

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If you are a parent or teacher of a child with a disability, and you believe that college math could become a real issue, you will want to listen to Dr. Nolting explain the subtests and learning disability scores of an adult psychoeducational SLD evaluation. He shares the purpose and reason for specific subtests, and how those results can affect co…

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#58 Revisiting Effective Math Strategies for Students with Disabilities 9:55

2+ y ago9:55

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Today you will hear 8 effective and impactful strategies that will help students with disabilities understand complex math problems and commit those math steps to memory. The 8 strategies are especially effective for high school students who plan to take math at college. If you have not yet listened to Episode 57 Math Differences from High School t…

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#57 Math Differences from High School to College: Strategies for Preparation with Dr. Paul Nolting 37:36

2+ y ago37:36

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If you are a parent of a teen with a disability planning to attend college, you will want to hear Dr. Paul Nolting, a national math expert on higher education, disabilities, and math. Dr. Nolting discusses the major differences and trends that he sees today between the math a student takes in high school and math in college, and why so many student…

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#56 10 Things Colleges Will NOT Do 17:19

2+ y ago17:19

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Since college is no longer under K-12 IDEA rules, and now follows ADA and FERPA laws, many changes will occur. Today's episode gives you a quick list of 10 basic changes you should expect at college. You will find changes with regards to discipline, reaching out to parents, and providing accommodations. You will learn what Disability Services does …

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#55 Frontloading Your Teen's Transition Plan with Cathi Allen 33:05

2+ y ago33:05

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Is your teen with a disability really ready to head to college? Has the work your child did in high school enough? Are you confident in their ability to handle college on their own? If you have concerns about your child with a disability heading to college, then listen to Cathi Allen's suggestions about the best ways to frontload or prepare for col…

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#54 The Importance of Universal Design For Learning (UDL) 15:54

2+ y ago15:54

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Universal Design for Learning is a framework for designing course instruction, materials and assessment that offers all learners equal opportunities to learn without adaptation or retrofitting. Today's episode gives parents and educators information about the origins of UDL, along with a basic understanding of the three learning networks of UDL. Yo…

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#53 Knowledge is Power: Avoiding Fear of Failing 19:28

2+ y ago19:28

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Did you know that a student with a disability can ask for a "reduced course load" accommodation, but still get the benefits that come with being a full-time student? For many students with disabilities, heading to college comes with an enormous fear of failing, fear that they can never be successful at college. In today's episode, I share several t…

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# 52 Memorizing with Mote 14:18

2+ y ago14:18

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Do you know someone who struggles to memorize information, who struggles to pass tests? If so, then this is the episode for you!! You will learn how to easily memorize information using a mash up of a Google Doc checklist and the Mote Audio recording app! Using these 2 resources together can take the struggle out of learning new information for tes…

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#51 Lessons in Self-Determination 12:36

2+ y ago12:36

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Teaching students with disabilities how to determine their own future path is critical, and today's podcast provides two FREE exceptional resources to teach self-determination. First you will hear about Dr. Michael Wehmeyer's The Arc's Self-Determination Scale, Adolescent Version and the accompanying 152 page The Arc’s Self-Determination Scale: Pro…

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#50 New Year, New Goals, New Challenges 18:38

2+ y ago18:38

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As high school and college students with disabilities enter into 2022, many are looking to uncertain futures for various reasons, including the ways the pandemic has impacted health, employment, and life skills. Today's episode talks about setting goals, and how parents and teachers can help students determine goals that are not only SMART Goals, b…

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