Inclusive Education Project Podcast

The end is near! We are SO close to summer break, even though schools everywhere are finishing up at different times over the next couple of weeks. It is a busy, busy time for everyone involved in education. We need to continue to push for change, which is one thing we hope to accomplish by going through the eligibility categories. We didn’t want to let May (Mental Health Awareness Month) end without touching on the emotional disturbance category, so that’s the focus of today’s show. The category name itself carries a lot of stigmas as it relates to a lot of children’s mental health experiences that require special education and related services. Join us to learn more!Show Highlights:What the law says about the emotional disturbance categoryWhy a student only needs to qualify with ONE of the listed behaviors to be eligibleWhy a quiet kid doesn’t always mean a self-regulated and calm kidWhy qualifying within ANY of the eligibility categories simply “opens the door” for special education servicesWhy the emotion