En este episodio, nuestras anfitrionas invitadas, Citlali Valdés y Miriam Galán, comparten una conversación sobre la Educación Especial (SPED) desde la perspectiva de las familias.
Hablan sobre:
Cómo solicitar una evaluación para tu hijo(a)
La experiencia con el IEP y el acceso a documentos importantes
Los desafíos de encontrar recursos y trabajar con el personal escolar y comunitario
Organizaciones y apoyos disponibles, incluyendo Azul Esperanza y otros recursos para familias hispanohablantes.
Si estás comenzando el proceso de Educación Especial o buscas orientación y apoyo, este episodio es para ti.
Escúchalo y encuentra los recursos mencionados en las notas del episodio. ¡Compártelo con otras familias que puedan beneficiarse de esta información!
Línea de ayuda en español para iniciar el proceso de Educación Especial (SPED): AYUDAKC (1-844-298-3252)
Recursos:
Azul Esperanza Website: https://azulesperanza.org/ (https://azulesperanza.org/)
Azul Esperanza Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17PYwKFh9a/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/17PYwKFh9a/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
Understood.org (https://www.understood.org/es-mx)
Missouri Parent Bill of Rights (https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/parental-bill-rights-spanish-updated-1-12-2022)
Missouri Procedural Safeguards (https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/procedural-safeguards-spanish)
Evaluation - Parent Referral Flow Chart (https://dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/initial-evaluation-process-parent-referral-detailed)
mofamilytofamily.org (https://mofamilytofamily.org/)
www.missouriparentsact.org/welcome-to-missouri-parents-act-in-spanish (http://www.missouriparentsact.org/welcome-to-missouri-parents-act-in-spanish)
In this episode, our guest hosts, Citlali Valdés and Miriam Galán, share a conversation about Special Education (SPED) from the perspective of families.
They discuss:
How to request an evaluation for your child
The IEP experience and how to access important documents
The challenges of finding resources and working with both school staff and community providers
Organizations and support available, including Azul Esperanza and other resources for Spanish-speaking families
If you're just beginning the Special Education process or are looking for guidance and support, this episode is for you.
Listen now and find all of the resources mentioned in the episode notes. Be sure to share it with other families who may benefit from this information!
Spanish-language hotline for help starting the Special Education (SPED) process: AYUDAKC (1-844-298-3252)
Resources:
Azul Esperanza Website: https://azulesperanza.org/ (https://azulesperanza.org/)
Azul Esperanza Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17PYwKFh9a/?mibextid=wwXIfr (https://www.facebook.com/share/17PYwKFh9a/?mibextid=wwXIfr)
Understood.org
Missouri Parent Bill of Rights
Missouri Procedural Safeguards
Evaluation – Parent Referral Flow Chart
mofamilytofamily.org (http://mofamilytofamily.org/)
Missouri Parents Act (Spanish): www.missouriparentsact.org/welcome-to-missouri-parents-act-in-spanish (http://www.missouriparentsact.org/welcome-to-missouri-parents-act-in-spanish)
29 May 2026
Episode 304 - Navigating Early Childhood
Children start learning from birth, and we are here to answer some of the most common questions that arise regarding early childhood and early childhood education. Join Molly and Danielle as they discuss day care options, pre-k, transitioning into kindergarten and more! This episode includes information that effects all of Missouri families before focusing in on the Kansas City landscape.
13 Jan 2026
Episode 303 - Supporting Literacy at Home
In today's episode, we are continuing our conversation around literacy. There is a lot of conversation in Kansas City about literacy and reading as it relates to students and schools. But today we want to talk about how families can support their students’ literacy at home. Danielle Dispenza, Director of School Navigation, and is joined by educators Gabi Guillory Welsh, and Amanda Walker-Jackson, and Julia Kingsbury with the Kansas City Library to discuss how you can support literacy at home!
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