Practical Access Podcast

About 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.

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Mar 2020

Latest episode

20 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

174 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Nov 2025

   S13 E2: Bringing Science and Math to Life for Every Learner

   Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines focus on providing science and math tools for teachers working with students of all abilities. They highlight the importance of making abstract concepts like data and computation more engaging and accessible. The discussion features practical, research-backed resources such as the PhET simulations, which have been federally funded and classroom tested for years. The episode is filled with tangible recommendation...

2. 

   4 Nov 2025

   S13 E1: Filling the Gap: Practical Coaching for Math and Science Educators

   Send us a text In this episode of Practical Access, Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines reunite to kick off a new season focused on filling important gaps in the field of education. They introduce their collaborative work on the FLITE STEM Coaching project, a national initiative designed to support math and science coaches working alongside special education teachers. The conversation emphasizes the need for practical tools, collaborative strategies, and innovative coaching methods to bridge the di...

3. 

   7 Jan 2025

   S12 E10: Cracking the Code of Dyscalculia: Practical Tips for Teachers and Families

   Dr. Honora Wall shares practical strategies for teachers and families to support students with dyscalculia, as interviewed by hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines.

Who has been a guest on Practical Access Podcast

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• Dr Honora Wall
• Dr. Sarah Bush
• Dr Tiffanie Zaugg
• Dr Bree Jimenez
• Joleigh Honey

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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