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Practical Special Education for Parents

Practical Special Education for Parents

De: David Poeschl
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Hello, I'm David Poeschl, a retired school district special education director and Cal State University lecturer.

For the past 10 years I have been providing individual advocacy services to parents of students with disabilities.

Currently, I speak to 300-400 families per year and work closely with 40-50 of those.

I see every day the difficulty parents have trying to access the system initially, and the struggles to get and maintain a good special education program for their children over time.

I also know that knowledge is power, particularly when one is facing a complex and sometimes incredibly frustrating system. Studies consistently show that parents who are better informed are more satisfied with their children's IEP programs.

The podcasts in this series are designed to provide you with both the facts and, more importantly, the context and meaning that my experiences bring to the facts.

In my professional career, I chaired thousands of IEP meetings, set-up school and district programs, both special and general education, and provided training to hundreds of teachers and paraprofessional staff.

At a Cal State campus, I taught the one special education course required for general education credential and masters candidates. I taught thousands of students about the field and how to work with students with disabilities.

Although the program is geared towards California, there is universally applicable information in each episode.

























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  • The Power of Dyslexic Thinking

    The Power of Dyslexic Thinking
    Jul 6 2025

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    In some places and in some industries the days when dyslexia, learning diiferences and other school based disabilities are seen as debilitating and in need of only rememdiation are gone.

    Today, particularly in tech and some governmental agencies, "dyslexic thinking" is seen as an asset and not as a disability or a liability.

    Dyslexic thinking can be defined as (Dictionary.com) "an approach to problem-solving, assessing information and learning often used by people with dyslexia that involves pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, lateral thinking and interpersonal communications".

    The term dyslexic thinking can be thought of as an umbrella idea that encompasses terms such as twice exceptional or 2e, or neurodivergent.

    Reserach and practical experience are recongnizing that not only is dyslexic thinking not a "handicap", it can be a gift that is and will continue to be highly prized by business, industry and the public sector.

    A study that is used as the basis for this episode has found that the skills and talents of dyslexic thinkers are the most valuable of any group to benefit from the rise of AI.
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  • Technology for Dyslexia, Other Learning Disabilities and High Functioning Autism

    Technology for Dyslexia, Other Learning Disabilities and High Functioning Autism
    Jul 5 2025

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    AI is revolutionizing the technology that allows students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum. Struggling to read no longer means missing out on academic and social information that is text based or text heavy.

    Devices like reading pens, that allow a student to scan text and hear it simultaneously will help that student access to all of the information their typical peers enjoy.

    It goes beyond this of course, to include anything that interferes with a person's ability to access information and knowledge despite having a learning disability.

    The promise of AI for education is that it will allow anyone to use their innate talents to create a life that they have the talent and drive to create, no matter their ability to read or calculate or stay organized.

    The subject matter of this program relates to students who are high-functioning and in general education most or all of the time. In particular, the content addresses student needs who may have ADHD, high functioning autism and/or learning disabilities.

    Hear how a parent can request a technology assessment from their school district, and how high-tech devices and apps can change a student's academic life.

    If you are interested in learning more, I have highlighted articles in .pdf format I would be happy to email to you.

    Please email me at davidp@matrixparents.org and I will send the 3 articles I have out to you.
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