America's Principal
America's Principal
Dr. Aaron Wilson
A resource to assist parents in raising their children and navigating the public education system
Season 1 Episode 33: Healthy Sexuality
Dr. Christy Kane returns to discuss why parents need to have open dialogue with their children about sexual topics and how these conversations can take place. How should a parent react and approach their child when the parent discovers their child is engaging in sexual acts? These questions are more are addressed in this episode.
Apr 24, 2020
19 min
Season 1 Episode 32: Early Graduation
How can parents plan ahead so their child graduates early from high school? What are the pros and cons of early graduation? How can parents help their child get the most from their high school experience, while also helping them navigate and prevent stressors?
Apr 21, 2020
40 min
Season 1 Episode 31: Family Engagement
Not sure how to be involved in your child's education, and worried you may not have the time? This podcast explores various ways parents can be involved in their child's education.
Apr 5, 2020
17 min
Season 1 Episode 30: Healthy Relationships
What does a healthy relationship look like? What are some barriers to healthy relationships, for adults and children? As a parent, what should I know about the way my child thinks and acts? As a parent, how can I start the conversation about dating and relationships with my child? What resources and words of comfort are there for parents while navigating this with their children?
Mar 30, 2020
28 min
Season 1 Episode 29: Health Education
In this episode we discuss what is taught in health classes in the state of Utah, what are misconceptions about sex education, what ability to parents have in previewing this content themselves, do educators ever teach outside of what is prescribed, and how is the content in Utah's core similar or different to what is taught in other states?
Mar 23, 2020
12 min
Season 1 Episode 28: Understanding Special Education
What is the process to get students qualified for Special Education services? What free services do special education services receive? What are my rights as a parent with a student with disabilities? When do specific learning disabilities become most apparent? What is discussed in annual IEP meetings and parent role in these meetings? When would be it appropriate for my child to no longer receive Special Education services, and what data support this decision?
Mar 14, 2020
28 min
Season 1 Episode 27: Addressing Conflict with Teachers
What are steps that parents should take when their son or daughter seems to have conflict with a teacher or administrator? What advice should parents know heading into these types of situations?
Mar 7, 2020
18 min
Season 1 Episode 26: LGBTQ Rights in Schools
What can I do for my LGBTQ child to feel safe and respected while at school? What are the rights of transgender students in schools? What if my LGBTQ child has been bullied? What does confidentiality look like with my child's school counselor? What is a transgender student's rights in being called by their preferred name or gender pronoun in school?  Special thanks to Holly Bell, Equity Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education for being this episode's guest.
Mar 1, 2020
37 min
Season 1 Episode 25: 504 Accommodations
What is a 504? What is my first step in getting my child accommodations he or she needs? When would an IEP be more appropriate than a 504? What are my options as a parent if my students' accommodations are not being provided? What are some examples of accommodations a student may receive under a 504 plan? What are some types of accommodations my student can receive to address their anxiety? Thanks to Charlene Lui, Director of Educational Equity in Granite School District, for being this episode's guest.
Feb 21, 2020
26 min
Season 1 Episode 24: Technology in Schools
What safeguards will keep children while safe using technology at school? Is technology in classroom more of a distraction than helping my student learn? What kind of classroom technology learning is better than another? Thanks to Blaine Edman, administrator of technology for being this episode's guest.
Feb 14, 2020
23 min
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