Practical Access Podcast
Dr. Lisa Dieker, a professor at the University of Kansas in the Department of Special Education, and Dr. Rebecca Hines, a professor at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community Innovation and Education, have worked with schools and parents across the country. Dr. Dieker directs a center in the Achievement and Assessment Institute called Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology in Education (FLITE) and Dr. Hines directs several doctoral grants and the teacher preparation program. In this podcast, they take a fun and informal look at "practical" solutions from teachers, parents, and people with disabilities. The approach in this podcast is to provide fast, flexible thinking about "real" life problems. This podcast is not about the "legal" approach but their best advice from personal and professional experience.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 163
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S10 E1: Embracing Change & Advancing Education through Technology
In this insightful episode of Practical Access, hosts Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines discuss the evolving landscape of education, particularly focusing on technology's role in shapi…
S9 E11: Teacher Preparation with Dr. Mary Little
Today we interview Dr. Mary Little, a Professor of Exceptional Student Education at the University of Central Florida and in expert in partnerships. Tune in to learn about her experienc…
Season 9 Bonus: Call Me MISTER
Less than 2 percent of public school teachers in the United States are African American men. Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) was established t…
S9 E8: Inspire of Central Florida
In today’s episode, we have two special guests from Inspire of Central Florida, Nashalie Soto and Liliana Continanzi. Tune in to learn more about Inspire of Central Florida and how they…
S9 E7: Supporting Doctoral Students
What does obtaining a Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph. D) mean? How can we support more individuals to get a terminal degree in Special Education? Why is research so important in special edu…
S9 E6: Supporting Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD)
In today’s episode, we talk about how to support students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD). Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel fre…
S9 E5: Let's talk about Nonverbal Communication
In today’s episode, we talk about all Nonverbal Communication!
Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to rec…
S9 E4: Post Pandemic Concerns
Studies have shown the cumulative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the educational setting. This impact includes learning loss but also how we interact with one another. In today's e…
S9 E3: Co-Teaching Part 2: How to Make it Work
Co-taught inclusion classes can look wildly different depending on how the model is implemented, and there's no silver bullet on how it's done. In today's episode, Drs. Rebecca Hines an…
S9 E2: Co-Teaching Part 1
In today’s episode, Dr. Rebecca Hines interviews Dr. Lisa Dieker about Co-Teaching. Co-teaching is a collaborative approach to instruction in which two teachers, typically a general ed…
S9 E1: Our Favorite Things
Drs. Rebecca Hines and Lisa Dieker are back for season nine! This season we are talking all about "their favorite things." This includes topics such as co-teaching, technology, and a fe…
S3 E11: Season Wrap Up
Today we wrap up Season 11 with Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward t…
S8 E9: Knoebels Amusement Park with Stacy Yutko
Today we have a special guest for you! We have Stacy Yutko from Knoebels Amusement Park. Don't forget we love to hear from our listeners! If you have any questions, feel free to reach o…
S8 E8: Chance 2 Dance with Nicole Warren
Today we have a special guest for you! We have Nicole Warren from Chance 2 Dance (C2D). In 2018, Nicole Warren designed the blueprints for a new dance studio vision; C2D built out the …
S8 E7: Arts for Autism with Audrey Amadeo
In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines sit down with the owner of Arts for Autism, Audrey Amadeo. Audrey was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and has always been passi…
S8 E6: Orlando Ballet with Catherine Linder
In today's episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines converse with Catherine Linder from the Orlando Ballet. Catherine uses her passion for dance to advocate for the inclusion of arts…
S8 E5: Autism on the Seas with Dr. Janet Bertoni
Today we have a special treat for you! Our hosts Drs. Dieker and Hines get to sit down with Dr. Janet Bertoni, a part of Autism on the Seas. Autism on the Seas is an international organ…
S8 E4: A Mom's Story with Kathleen Williams
Today we have a special treat for you! Our hosts, Drs. Dieker and Hines get to sit down with a friend of the show and mom, Kathleen Williams. Kathleen is not only a part of the UCF Exce…
S8 E3: Effective Therapy with Andrea Piazza
In today’s episode, Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines have a conversation with Andrea Piazza. Andrea Piazza graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master’s Degree in C…