Access Undone: The Collapse of Special Education [Episode 3]

Update: 2024-10-14

Description

Episode 3: Those with the greatest needs

The episode examines the troubling history of the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and its policies, including the controversial cuts to resources and the implementation of flawed allocation models. I discuss the systematic mistreatment and exclusion of special needs children, likening it to past societal scandals.

The episode dives into statistical discrepancies and the significant hardships faced by parents and schools, questioning the integrity and effectiveness of the NCSE and related political decisions.

At the end, I call on anyone working in the NCSE, especially SENOs to tell their story. Let's hope they do.

00:43 The NCSE's Role and Controversial Actions
05:21 Challenges Faced by Parents and Schools
14:43 The Set Allocation Model and Its Flaws
27:51 The SNA Toolkit and Its Implications
32:24 Conclusion and Call for Stories

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