80 Episodes

  1. What is a “good summer” for kids with learning disabilities?

    Published: 7/2/2025
  2. 8 key special education terms parents should know

    Published: 6/18/2025
  3. What you need to know about federal funding for special education

    Published: 6/4/2025
  4. What to do when kids are feeling depressed or anxious

    Published: 5/21/2025
  5. When dyslexia is missed: The impact on students of color

    Published: 5/7/2025
  6. Navigating your child’s diagnosis: Self-care tips for parents

    Published: 4/23/2025
  7. 4 tips to help kids cope with uncertainty and anxiety

    Published: 4/9/2025
  8. How to build strong parent-child bonds

    Published: 3/26/2025
  9. The hard truth about racism in special education: Part 2

    Published: 3/12/2025
  10. The hard truth about racism in special education: Part 1

    Published: 2/26/2025
  11. The power of culturally responsive teaching

    Published: 2/12/2025
  12. How to get over the “mid-year slump”

    Published: 1/29/2025
  13. What families wish you knew about learning disabilities

    Published: 1/15/2025
  14. Building strong reading skills in kids

    Published: 1/1/2025
  15. How I’d parent my ADHD kids differently

    Published: 12/18/2024
  16. Helping kids navigate the holiday season

    Published: 12/4/2024
  17. How I’m navigating my child’s two diagnoses

    Published: 11/20/2024
  18. Game on! Teaching kids sportsmanship

    Published: 11/6/2024
  19. What to do after a parent-teacher conference

    Published: 10/23/2024
  20. How to build a supportive village for kids

    Published: 10/9/2024

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Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids. On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.