STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast
Illinois STAR NET provides a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs. STAR NET supports family-centered, researched and effective practices in early childhood education and care.In this podcast series, produced by STAR NET Regions I&III, we provide various informational episodes focused on our workshops, current topics, and other concepts focused on working with young children with special needs.
Podcasting since 2020 • 114 episodes
STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast
Latest Episodes
A Discussion about the Illinois Resource Guide for Early Childhood Collaborative Itinerant Teaching Model
Welcome back to the STAR NET Regions I & III Podcast. I’m Bridget Meis, an Early Childhood Special Education Professional Development Specialist. Joining me today is Kristy Doan from the Illinois State Board of Education. ...
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Supporting Children with Visual Impairments
In this podcast, we will speak with Allyssa Harpist, a teacher for students with visual impairments in the Urbana School District 116, and Hong Phangia Dewald, PhD, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, about strategies that can be imp...
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AI: Friend or Foe
In this episode, we discuss the use of AI in preschool classrooms. We highlight some of the different tools out there, such as Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc) and MagicSchool.ai. We discuss ways to use these tools to su...
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Starting a New Itinerant Position in Pre-K
In this episode, we will discuss how Tania Swigart, a preschool itinerant teacher from Rantoul City Schools, transitioned into her new role within the district and what her daily interactions are like while pushing into the classroom to support...
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Engaging students by making stories come to life through storytelling, puppets, and role playing
In this episode, Deb Shirley, Instructional Coach from Adams Early Childhood Center in Lincoln, Illinois, will discuss with us the ways she engages students by making stories come to life through storytelling, puppets, and role-playing.
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