In this episode of Defining Us…Stacey DeWitt is joined by Troy Keller, a Director of Special Education for Maryland’s Frederick County Public Schools.  In the conversation, Stacey and Troy discuss the changed landscape of public education, the educator’s role in supporting students more holistically, and why our students with disabilities – and all students - need us to go all in on their behalf.  Powerful Moments  Throughout this podcast there are powerful moments that provide deeper insight into the individuals and topics discussed in this podcast.    3:10 – Vulnerability and Trust 6:37 – A Whole Child Approach is our Obligation8:00 - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Special Needs10:27 – A Changed Educational Landscape14:51 – Debunking the Myths21:29 – Why Attending to Needs Matters 25:21 – The Continuum of Services is Individualized32:41 – Navigating Differences for Full Potential38:15– Equity in the Field48:31 – Inclusion Helps All Learn55:01 – Pearls of the Pandemic  Critical Reflection Questions (During and After the Listening)  Use the following critical reflection questions to make deeper meaning of the topics discussed in this episode.  How do my own identity, experiences and knowledge influence my understanding of this topic?  How does this topic connect with my current context?What are the implications to my practice?How will I continue the conversation in my school/community/organization?  Inside the Conversation   Want to know more? Continue the learning with some of the important individuals, organizations, and topics discussed in this episode.  National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder|Autism PDCCouncil for Exceptional Children CHADD @TroyDKeller [email protected]  Follow Us to Join the Conversation  Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on social media and in our comments section.   Defining US | Twitter   Defining US | Instagram Defining US | Facebook Defining US | LinkedInDefining US | Spotify Defining US | PodBean Defining US | Apple Music  Follow Our Host   Stacey Dewitt on Defining UsStacey DeWitt on Twitter  Contact Us for Additional Information on:   Hosting a Documentary Screening and Panel Network Experts and Organizations Professional LearningMulti-Media and Print Resources   https://definingus.org/take-action/  Check Out More Defining Us Programming  If you are a new listener to Defining Us, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit us at www.definingus.org today!  

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