Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Understood.org, Julian Saavedra
89 episodes
3 days ago
Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids.
On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.
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Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids.
On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.
Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
12 minutes 52 seconds
2 weeks ago
Trouble with reading? Is it dyslexia?
Is your child having trouble with reading? Could it be dyslexia? Expert Shira Moskowitz shares what parents need to know.
Dyslexia is more than just letter mix-ups.
It’s a learning difference that affects how kids read and understand words. In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to spot early signs of dyslexia in kids
The truth about letter reversals
And how technology can help support kids
Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids.
On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.
