Eagle Access Program
Today we are joined by an esteemed panel from Dyersburg State Community College to chat about Eagle Access, a program for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Joining me today is Nikki Erickson, who is the current director of the Eagle Access Program; Dr. Brigham Scallion, who is a co-founder of the program, as well as the Northwest Representative of the Tennessee Council for Developmental Disabilities; Dr. Jimmy Barham, who is the Dean of Arts and Sciences and Technology and part of the Planning and Implementation Committee at Eagle Access Program going at DSCC; and Dr. Amanda Walker the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the College.
I.E.P and 504 Plan
On today's episode 80, we talk with Ms. Annette Graves, as well as Katrina VanBuren from Family Engagement in Special Education, which is part of Arc Tennessee. We discuss IEP vs 504 plans, FAPE, LRE, PLEP, accommodation vs modification, tests for eligibility determination of placement, and how to reach a resolution amidst disagreement.
Special Education Advocacy Podcast
Ashley Barlow graduated Magna Cum Laude from Miami University with a BS in German Education (K-12) and received her JD from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2006. In a former life, she was a German teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools and Cincinnati Public Schools, having taught nearly every grade from K to 12. She also taught Real Estate and Business Law at Miami University. Her areas of practice now include special education, family law, estate planning, and probate.