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STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast

By: Illinois STAR NET Regions I&III
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 Illinois STAR NET provides a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs. STAR NET supports family-centered, researched and effective practices in early childhood education and care.In this podcast series, produced by STAR NET Regions I&III, we provide various informational episodes focused on our workshops, current topics, and other concepts focused on working with young children with special needs.© 2025 STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast
Episodes
  • AI: Friend or Foe

    AI: Friend or Foe
    Aug 4 2025

    In this episode, we discuss the use of AI in preschool classrooms. We highlight some of the different tools out there, such as Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc) and MagicSchool.ai. We discuss ways to use these tools to support lesson planning, classroom environments, IEP development, BIP development, and writing Social Stories. Take a look at the resources listed below to see examples.


    Resources

    Beginning of the Year Lesson Plan with Paraeducator Guide

    Fire Drill Social Story - Text only

    Planning Based on Classroom Picture of Materials

    Preschool Teacher Persona Template

    AI Can Save Teachers Time and Stress.

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    12 mins
  • Starting a New Itinerant Position in Pre-K

    Starting a New Itinerant Position in Pre-K
    Jul 21 2025

    In this episode, we will discuss how Tania Swigart, a preschool itinerant teacher from Rantoul City Schools, transitioned into her new role within the district and what her daily interactions are like while pushing into the classroom to support students.

    Resource

    Resource Guide for Early Childhood Collaborative Itinerant Teaching Model
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    22 mins
  • Engaging students by making stories come to life through storytelling, puppets, and role playing

    Engaging students by making stories come to life through storytelling, puppets, and role playing
    Apr 29 2025

    In this episode, Deb Shirley, Instructional Coach from Adams Early Childhood Center in Lincoln, Illinois, will discuss with us the ways she engages students by making stories come to life through storytelling, puppets, and role-playing.

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    41 mins
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