Exciting Steps Toward Inclusive Education in California, with Arielle Starkman

Things are always changing in the field of education, and sometimes even new legislation and policies are like a whirlwind. Today’s episode takes a look at some exciting steps forward in inclusive education practices in California. Join us for more!Arielle Starkman is an Inclusive Education Consultant originally from New Jersey, and she now lives in Los Angeles. Her career as a special educator began right out of college when she first moved to California. Comparing her east coast experience to what she saw in California left her amazed that such a progressive state was not doing more in the field of inclusive education. Throughout her career, Arielle has held various roles as a special educator and is excited about the new initiatives that will lead to big changes for families. Show Highlights:Why new policies take a LONG time to take effect and be implementedHow the state of California has created The Inclusion Support Office Division–and what this means for students Why starting kids off on the right foot from the very first day they enter the school system is the best practice for inclusionHow the new program will increase the confidence of educators in inclusion practices and identify students’ learning needs at earlier agesHow the California Administrative Service Credential (SB 354) will focus on inclusion and impact many studentsKey takeaways: the push for universal pre-K and multi-tiered systems of support will be the initiatives that make the most impact in inclusive education in the near future<br/>Thank you for listening! Links/Resources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org Connect with Arielle:Website: www.ariellestarkman.comEmail: ariellecstarkman@gmail.com Instagram: @ariellestarkman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-starkman