Listen in as Bridget and Arabed reflect on the past year and all the work and growth ED-RED has undergone. This episode wraps up the highlights of 2024 and looks ahead to the 2025 legislative session.

This episode of the ED-RED podcast features special education experts:

• Judy Hackett, Co-Interim Superintendent of the Special Education District Of Lake County
• Tarin Kendrick, Executive Director of Niles Township District for Special Education
• Susan Coleman, Superintendent of Golf District 67

In a conversation that dives into some of the challenges faced by special education districts. A look at how recent legislation impacts districts and the services they provide, and drawing the conversation to a close with a discussion on how members and legislators can support our special education districts be it the staff, students, and families.

Resources:

• Great intro to Beacon from Dr. Sanders
• Chicago Health Initiative
• Illinois SLD Project
• Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports
• Infinitec and IL Assistive Technology Project
• Social-Emotional Learning Hubs

Eric Santos, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator at the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC), joins Bridget and Arabed of ED-RED for a conversation on the usage of AI in Education. Santos, discusses all things AI including the benefits and risks, the need for guidance, and resources that districts can tap into as they begin to navigate AI conversations in their districts.

Access to LTC Resources: ⁠https://bit.ly/airesourcesltc⁠