Every child in special education deserves more than support—they deserve a truly special education, rooted in specially designed instruction, delivered with consistency, and grounded in their legal rights. Unfortunately, that’s not always happening—and far too often, parents, teachers, and even school leaders don’t have the tools or training to understand the crucial difference between general support and interventions—and the legally required specially designed instruction that defines true special education.  That’s why The Special Education Podcast exists.

 

Led by veteran educator and advocate Gilbert Banks, this podcast is your guide through the truth, challenges, and solutions in special education today. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, principal, related service provider, district leader, or student—this platform is designed for you.

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Each episode breaks down complex issues in plain language. And we don’t stop at conversation. We’re offering evidence-based, ready-to-use tools like:

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• The Ultimate Special Education Advocacy Toolkit for Parents and Educators

• The IEP Goal & Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Progress Monitoring Trackers

• The game-changing book, Is Your Child’s Education Special?
   

These aren’t just resources—they’re proof that real change is possible, and that you're not alone in this work.

This is change in action.  Join us in transforming how special education works—for every child, in every classroom, every day.

 

• Subscribe & Watch the podcast.

• Visit the Parent or Educator Store.

• Sign up for our free newsletter and stay informed.

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Together, we’re not just talking about special education—we’re improving it.