Buzz Bissinger on his latest book- Father’s Day
Join us as we welcome Buzz Bissinger -Nationally Acclaimed Author- to discuss his latest book- Father’s Day.
Carol Kranowitz- Author of The Out of Sync Child
Author of The Out of Sync Child
Revised FAQ from DC: Psychologist vs Special Ed Coordinator
DC Public Schools issued a new FAQ regarding their proposed changes for the new school year which will, in their own words “shift from special education coordinators (SECs) to school psychologists for oversight of specialized support at the local school level next year.” On our show today, we will […]
DC Public Schools Versus Marian the Librarian
In the FY13 DC Public School budget, changes were proposed that will eliminate school librarians from many schools across our city. Join us to discuss what this means for all of our DC students particularly our students with disabilities. We will be joined by Peter MacPherson, District School Advocate and […]
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER: A CHAT WITH DR LUCY JANE MILLER
We are very proud to announce our guest for Tuesday May 15 at noon EST — Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D, OTR, Founder and Director of the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation. Dr. Miller is the founder of the first comprehensive Sensory Processing Disorder research program nationwide and author of […]
Briefings from Meetings with Dr. Beers, DCPS Spec.Ed Chief
Today on the Mary & Melissa Show – airing live at noon EST on BlogTalk Radio – is a continued conversation on the removal of special education coordinators (SEC’s) from DC public schools and transferring their responsibilities to school psychologists. Last week, Dr Nathaniel Beers, Chief of the Office […]
Congressman Moran on AUTISM Educators Act & DCPS follow up
Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) speaks about his introduction on Friday April 27 of the AUTISM Educators Act to establish a pilot program to train teachers who work with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Also joining us is parent advocate and Arlington, VA resident Alex Arriaga who is […]
Update on School Psychologists as Special Ed Coordinators
Listen to the Mary & Melissa Show Today April 24 at Noon EST. District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has proposed to eliminate Special Education Coordinators and have their responsibilities assumed by School Psychologists. This is a change – proposed to commence in the upcoming school year – that […]
DCPS Budget for Special Education – Countdown to the Vote
Tomorrow DC City Council will vote on the proposed budget changes for our public schools. This includes the controversial removal of Special Education Coordinators and having their responsibilities transferred to School Psychologists. Join us as we recap what we know and especially what we still don’t know about this very […]
Should School Psychologists be Special Ed Coordinators
Starting in the 2012 school year, DC public schools will eliminate the position of Special Education Coordinator in schools and instead will transfer those job responsibilities to school psychologists. The District of Columbia Association of School Psychologists representatives Kirsten Myers Denning, School Psycholgoist, and Monica Arce, Special Education Coordinator join […]