Family Matters PTIC Podcast
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
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Join us as we discuss special education and related topics. This will be a great source of information for parents, caregivers, students, and educators.
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S3E2 Staying in High School Past Senior Year: What Illinois Students with IEPs Should Know
In this episode, we explore what Illinois families need to know about students with IEPs staying in high school past their senior year. We explain how students may continue receiving special…
S2E11 What's New at FMPTIC
Family Matters is a podcast from Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) sharing updates, resources, and guidance to help families of children and young adults with…
S3E1 Charting a Whole Life: The Power of Student-Centered Transition Planning
Join Abbi Mars, Transition Facilitator with Family Matters PTIC, for a meaningful conversation on the importance of student-centered transition planning and how the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC)…
S2E10 August 2025 Back to School
In this episode of the Family Matters PTIC Podcast, we share practical tips for helping students with disabilities transition smoothly back to school. Learn how families can build supportive routines…
S2E9 July 2025 Charting the Life Course with FMPTIC
In this episode of the Family Matters PTIC podcast, host Abbi Mars introduces listeners to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a powerful person- and family-centered planning framework designed to help…
S2E8 Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt
Join Abbi Mars, Educational Support Coach and Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador, as she discusses Special Olympics in Illinois.
S2E7 Autism Acceptance a first hand experience
In this special Autism Acceptance episode of the FMPTIC Podcast, host Abbi Mars sits down with Liz Apple, FMPTIC’s administrative assistant and a young woman diagnosed with Autism. Liz shares her…
S2E6 Understanding and Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: What Families and Professionals Should Know
Join us as we discuss why March is so important
S2E5 Homebound services in Illinois
Join us as we discuss topic of Homebound Instruction in Illinois—what it is, who qualifies, and how families can access these services.
S2E4 January Podcast, Ann Oswalt
Join Family Matters PTIC as we host board member Ann Oswalt.
S2E3 ACT and SAT accommodations
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/accommodations.html
S2E2 Using Your Story for Change
Kimberly is a disability/legislative advocate, grassroots community leader, who believes in leadership through systems change, creating, pursuing goals, and achieving a vision of shared values about…
S2E1 On TRACC with Kim Harden
Learn about the new On TRACC program offered by E.I.A.S.E Cooperative for transition-aged students.
S1E11 Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources
Join Stephanie Harcharik from Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resource as she discussed Epilepsy support in Illinois. https://streatorunlimited.org/epilepsy/Email: [email protected]:…
S1E10 I am a brother!
Join Family Matters PTIC as we speak with Parker Wrobble, a sibling advocate, about his journey in the world of inclusion.
S1E9 Early Intervention and Extended Early Intervention services
Join Abby Hardy and the Family Matters team as we discuss Early Intervention services.
S1E8 Prior Written Notice with Laura Hart
Join Family Matters and Laura Hart from IGAC to discuss PWN.
S1E7 What is an ESP?
What is an educational surrogate parent?
S1E6 Extended School Year Services
Join Abbi as she helps you understand more about ESY services.
S1E5 Episode 5 Blackburn and Beyond
Join Jaime and Brianna as they discuss the inclusive education option Blackburn College offers in their Blackburn and Beyond program. https://blackburn.edu/academics/blackburn-and-beyond/
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Family Matters PTIC Podcast has published 24 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Family Matters PTIC Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 19m.
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