The Collaborative Partners podcast series provides a platform to continue the discussion around supporting our Special Programs families and enhancing educational experiences for every student. Our goal is to bring together voices and insights that empower families and foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the journey toward a meaningful future.
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson is joined by Special Programs Coordinators Shea Davis and Kristin Gunter to discuss their Lunch and Learn Making Homework Work Presentation. This conversation is centered around turning homework time from stressful to successful! Families can learn simple ways to create a structured homework routine that builds independence and confidence.
Ashley starts by asking Kristin and Shea about themselves (00:38). Later, they have a conversation centered around:
Common Struggles With Homework (1:34)
Creating a Homework Friendly Environment (2:50)
Organizational Tools (6:19)
Encouraging Independence During Homework Time (9:25)
Ways to Collaborate (13:07)Resources
Making Homework Work Presentation (https://canva.link/cq5ualgcixv4b1p)
RSVP for Upcoming Lunch & Learns and Coffee Chats (https://forms.gle/ow1HeXuyrQYtqVGRA)
Special Programs Parent Advisory Council Resources (https://linktr.ee/lisdspecialprograms)
Collaborative Partners Question Form (https://forms.gle/DbcJ5jTaSoGMc34aA)
Special Programs Handbook (https://www.leanderisd.org/specialprogramsservices/)
31 Aug 2026
Unlocking Opportunities with Career & Technical Education
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson is joined by Leander ISD's Kristen Clifford, Special Education Team Lead and Avery Barerra, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for a conversation all about our Career and Technical Education(CTE) Programs. Explore how students with disabilities can access CTE programs, what families should know when planning for the future, and how schools and families can work together to help students discover their interests, build valuable skills, and prepare for life.
Ashley starts by asking Kristen and Avery about themselves (00:42). Later, they have a conversation centered around:
What is CTE (2:52)
Exploring Programs of Study (3:36)
CTE and Special Programs Partnership (5:27)
The ARD and Transition Planning (8:32)
Modifications and Accommodations (10:16)
Ways to Collaborate (11:39)
Resources
Special Programs Parent Advisory Council Resources (https://linktr.ee/lisdspecialprograms)
Leander ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) (https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/lisd-cte/home)
Transition Planning Meeting One Pagers
Elementary VISIT One Pager for Families (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1grJRWDDFKzH1Uz9dL4ZDWUZzlygVa2bQ/view?usp=drive_link)
Secondary VISIT One Pager for Families (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B7gtXu4jOaC5lHxTSGr-BHch9lFmpJXP/view?usp=drive_link)
PCP One Pager for Families (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_WyYvl8mb1_PW-tLqGVUwQCbbhXjlobH/view?usp=drive_link)
AEPT One Pager for Families (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zTGDR-6mDhN3EQpC_raQIq93sFh-AOAl/view?usp=drive_link)
ACT on Life One Pager for Families (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lhfm9lTyV3mdvpk40P6vobup07-Msr5W/view?usp=drive_link)
Plan for Life One Pager for Families (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7TAee5dYKD4Nzi_4I0MeK9fv6X-cljM/view?usp=drive_link)
Collaborative Partners Question Form (https://forms.gle/DbcJ5jTaSoGMc34aA)
Special Programs Handbook (https://www.leanderisd.org/specialprogramsservices/)
11 May 2026
Supporting the Whole Child Through Counseling
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison, Ashley Anderson is joined by Shayla Pratt, Director of Counseling Services.
Ashley starts by asking Shayla about herself (00:40). Later, they have a conversation centered around:
Elementary Services (4:10)
Middle School Services (7:24)
High School Services (10:26)
The Difference Between Student Family Support Team (SFST) and Outside Counseling (12:24)
Ways to Collaborate (14:28)
Resources
Special Programs Parent Advisory Council (https://linktr.ee/lisdspecialprograms)
Collaborative Partners Question Form (https://forms.gle/DbcJ5jTaSoGMc34aA)
Special Programs Handbook (https://www.leanderisd.org/specialprogramsservices/)
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