• 26. Real Talk-A Discussion with Elise Dorflinger, A Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Who Had to Fight a Hard Won Battle to Acquire Support for Her Autistic Son

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26. Real Talk-A Discussion with Elise Dorflinger, A Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Who Had to Fight a Hard Won Battle to Acquire Support for Her Autistic Son

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    In this episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, a transitional kindergarten teacher, Elise Dorflinger, shares her unique insights as both a general education teacher and the mother of an autistic child. Elise describes the painstaking process of securing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for her son, highlighting systemic inadequacies in special education support. The discussion addresses the overwhelming struggles faced by teachers, the lack of proper resources and training, and the significant impact on students with disabilities. Elise's story sheds light on the broader issue of educational inequity and emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change.

    00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions
    00:49 Meet Elise Dorflinger: A Veteran Teacher's Perspective
    03:48 The Challenges of Special Education
    05:21 The Fight for Support and Resources
    09:11 Systemic Issues in Special Education
    13:10 Possible Solutions and Call to Action
    22:55 Navigating Special Education Services
    23:50 Investigating the Teacher Shortage
    24:20 Challenges in Special Education Reporting
    25:01 Personal Struggles with the System
    26:35 Fighting for Support and Services
    28:17 Systemic Inequities and Advocacy
    34:33 The Importance of Early Intervention
    37:28 The Emotional Toll on Educators
    40:08 Resources and Recommendations
    44:05 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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In this episode of the Teacher Shortage Crisis Podcast, a transitional kindergarten teacher, Elise Dorflinger, shares her unique insights as both a general education teacher and the mother of an autistic child. Elise describes the painstaking process of securing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for her son, highlighting systemic inadequacies in special education support. The discussion addresses the overwhelming struggles faced by teachers, the lack of proper resources and training, and the significant impact on students with disabilities. Elise's story sheds light on the broader issue of educational inequity and emphasizes the urgent need for systemic change.

00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions
00:49 Meet Elise Dorflinger: A Veteran Teacher's Perspective
03:48 The Challenges of Special Education
05:21 The Fight for Support and Resources
09:11 Systemic Issues in Special Education
13:10 Possible Solutions and Call to Action
22:55 Navigating Special Education Services
23:50 Investigating the Teacher Shortage
24:20 Challenges in Special Education Reporting
25:01 Personal Struggles with the System
26:35 Fighting for Support and Services
28:17 Systemic Inequities and Advocacy
34:33 The Importance of Early Intervention
37:28 The Emotional Toll on Educators
40:08 Resources and Recommendations
44:05 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

www.teachershortagecrisis.com
Petition to Save K-12 Schooling and our Precious Democracy!

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