Inside Maryland Schools

Episode 2: Special Education and Individual Education Plans

Inside Maryland Schools continues to follow Khalil Pixley, a student from Charles County, as he discovers the challenges and triumphs of the first year in middle school. Michelle James, Khalil’s school counselor at General Smallwood MS, gives an honest but promising assessment of how the first marking period has been for Khalil.  

We also delve into the world of special education and hear how Individual Education Plans (IEPs) play a vital role in the success of students with learning, physical, or emotional impairments.

Hear the voices of parents, counselors, speech pathologists, and special education teachers as they discuss a sensitive topic with honesty and insight.

Frederick County special education teacher Brenda Whipp recalls how a former student progressed with the student’s mother.

 

Episode 2: Special Education and Individual Education Plans

 

 

Episode 1: Welcome Back to School Maryland!

It’s hard to believe but the cookouts have been given, vacations are winding down, and students are sitting in class…

In this episode of Inside Maryland Schools, host Debra Garner describes how students and educators prepared for the opening of school throughout the summer. Many educators spent the summer in professional development training while others taught summer school and facilitated other student programs.

Garner takes a look at innovative programs across the state, including Jumpstart to Graduation at a Prince George’s County high school, where many rising ninth graders prepared to take on the new challenge of high school.
 
Garner also visits the family of Khalil Pixley, the spotlight student for Inside Maryland Schools, and hears how they have been preparing for the new adventure of middle school.

Khalil is upbeat and expectant, and he makes a promise to himself and his parents about the new school year.

Hear his parents explain how they have made radical changes to ensure that Khalil and his brothers have the opportunity for an excellent future.

It’s a brand new year for everyone and a brand new chance to make sure that Maryland’s public schools stay number one.

Listen to the latest as we go Inside Maryland Schools.

Inside Maryland Schools Episode 1: Welcome Back to School!

 

Introductory Podcast

Welcome to Inside Maryland Schools, hosted by Debra Garner and the Maryland State Education Association.

• Download the .mp3 file of the introductory podcast