Special Guest Elvin Houston Talks...

Special Guest Elvin Houston Talks Special Education Law, Discipline, and Advocacy

The School Collective by Christopher Ponce, Amy Shatila, Brook Roberts
S1 · E10
Dec 4, 2024
56:45

Episode notes

In this episode, we welcome special guest Elvin Houston (@school.lawyer), an attorney and partner at Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson to discuss the intersection of law and education. Elvin shares his journey into special education law, his unique presentation style, and his favorite topics to teach.

Join us as we dive into key issues impacting schools today, including:

  • How to improve efficiency and accuracy in the reevaluation process.
  • The legal and ethical implications of teacher strikes on IEP services.
  • The role of special education directors in student placements.
  • Addressing discipline challenges with equity and thoughtfulness.

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or advocate, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration for better supporting students with special needs.

Social Handles:

Christopher Ponce

  • Instagram - @theschoolpsychguy
  • LinkedIn - Christopher Ponce

Elvin Houston

  • Instagram - @School.Lawyer
  • TikTok - @School.Lawyer

Music by: J Andrew Collins

Keywords

Education
Psychology
School Psychology
advocacy
Legal