In this episode of Remixing Education, we delve into the rich history and evolving landscape of special education with our expert panelists, David Bateman, Rebecca Wade, and Kendra Saunders. The conversation explores the themes of the evolution of disability rights, the impact of legislation on special education, and the importance of creating inclusive learning environments.

Panelists

David F. Bateman, PhD, is a principal researcher at AIR (American Institutes for Research) and the project director for the Massachusetts IEP project. He is a former professor at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education. He has taught students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, and hearing impairments. Dr. Bateman has coauthored several books on special education and serves in various professional roles related to special education law and policy.

David Bateman's Blog: https://spedlawblog.com/https://spedlawblog.com/

Kendra V. Saunders, PhD, NCSP, is an assistant professor of school psychology at Texas A&M University–Commerce. Her teaching experience spans prekindergarten to graduate school, and she has provided psychological services in both school and clinical settings. Her research interests include school-based mental health services and the impact of mental health attitudes on service access. She is passionate about disability rights and the dismantling of ableism, influenced by her personal experience as the sister of a disabled woman. Kendra's contact information: kendrasaunders342@gmail.com

Rebecca Wade, EdS, MA, is an elementary school principal and former special education teacher in the Roseville Area Schools in Minnesota. She is also an adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas. Rebecca is committed to interrupting practices and policies that perpetuate white supremacist ideologies and lead to disproportionate outcomes for historically marginalized learners. Rebecca's contact information: cede5101@stthomas.edu

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