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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.

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Partnering for Success for All Students: Part 2 Early Childhood and Special Education

December 05, 2025 • Sourcewell • Season 5 • Episode 8

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This episode features specialists Jodi Altringer, Kayla Awolope, and Amy Krueger, who discuss the partnership between general and special education teachers in early childhood and primary years. The conversation explores early intervention and strategies for supporting all students. Guests share personal motivations, favorite success stories, and insights on what they wish colleagues understood about each other’s roles.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

MN Help Me Grow
Strong Ground - Brené Brown
Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors - Robyn Gobbel
The Anxious Generation Out Now. Order the Book.
Watch Out of My Mind | Disney+
The Inclusion Podcast | Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
About Us • Inclusive Schooling
Becoming Better Grownups: https://montagueworkshop.com/book
Challenging to Connected: https://www.challengingtoconnected.com/
Shelly Moore (Bowling/Teaching): Transforming Inclusive Education

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