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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.© 2026 STAR NET Regions I&III Podcast
Episodes
  • Self-Care, Tips, and Tricks
    Mar 23 2026

    In this podcast Roseann Slaght shares some insights into how self-care, for children and adults, can be an important factor in our mental and physical health. Some of the topics she covers are breathing, nutrition, movement, relaxation, and more. Roseann also shares some tips and tricks for children and adults to help achieve some of those goals.

    Below are links to some of the things discussed in the podcast.

    - Breathing Techniques (including Box Breathing and 4-7-8 Breathing)

    - 4-7-8 Breathing Video Example (Dr. Andrew Weil)

    - A Guide to Mudras

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    27 mins
  • Inclusive Leadership in Practice: Part 3
    Nov 10 2025

    Featuring: Natalie Doyle, Katie Madigan, & Shonda Ronen


    This is the third and final episode in a three-part series on inclusion and leadership. This series covered topics such as: getting started in inclusion, maintaining staff-inclusive beliefs, and how to keep the inclusive culture thriving in schools when changes occur. This third episode will focus on how to keep the inclusive culture thriving in schools when changes occur, with insights from professionals in positions of leadership in the early childhood field.


    Resources: STAR NET and Early CHOICES

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    26 mins
  • Inclusive Leadership in Practice: Part 2
    Oct 15 2025

    Featuring: Natalie Doyle, Katie Madigan, & Shonda Ronen


    This is the second episode in a three-part series on inclusion and leadership. This series will cover topics such as: getting started in inclusion, maintaining staff-inclusive beliefs, and how to keep the inclusive culture thriving in schools when changes occur. This second episode will focus on maintaining staff-inclusive beliefs, with insights from professionals in positions of leadership in the early childhood field.


    Resources: STAR NET

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    35 mins
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