Family Matters PTIC Podcast
by Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
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Staying in High School Past Senior Year: What Illinois Students with IEPs Should Know
Apr 1, 2026
8m 23s
What's New at FMPTIC
Jan 13, 2026
6m 49s
Charting a Whole Life: The Power of Student-Centered Transition Planning
Jan 12, 2026
9m 22s
August 2025 Back to School
Sep 4, 2025
8m 39s
July 2025 Charting the Life Course with FMPTIC
Sep 4, 2025
6m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/26 |  Staying in High School Past Senior Year: What Illinois Students with IEPs Should Know✨ | special educationIEP+5 | — | Illinois | — | IEPIllinois+8 | — | 8m 23s | |
| 1/13/26 |  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 disabilities navigate special education and transition planning with confidence. Learn how FMPTIC’s expanded services — now including the Chicago metro area — support families across Illinois through education, advocacy, and person-centered planning. | 6m 49s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 |  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) framework helps students plan for a full, meaningful life beyond school. This episode explores how CtLC tools empower students, families, and professionals to focus on strengths, build self-advocacy skills, and create transition plans that reflect real life—not just graduation requirements. Listeners will also learn about exciting new FMPTIC initiatives launching in 2026, including the Charting My Course virtual self-advocacy group for students ages 14–22 and the Charting the LifeCourse Interactive Monthly Series. Ideal for students, self-advocates, families, and disability professionals. | 9m 22s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | 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 at home, strengthen partnerships with teachers and school staff, and use tools like the Charting the LifeCourse one-pager to improve communication. We’ll also talk about simple ways to check in with educators throughout the year to ensure ongoing success. | 8m 39s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | 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 individuals with disabilities envision and achieve meaningful futures. Abbi explains the basics of CtLC, how it supports whole-life planning, and the unique way FMPTIC is applying it across Illinois. With staff trained as CtLC Ambassadors, FMPTIC serves families, professionals, and self-advocates throughout the state—empowering them with tools for self-advocacy, transition planning, and collaboration. | 6m 35s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 |  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. | 7m 14s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 |  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 personal journey—from experiencing delayed speech as a child to earning a college degree in Spanish and navigating social challenges as an adult. Through a series of direct and meaningful questions, Liz offers insight into life on the spectrum and what true autism acceptance looks like. This episode sheds light on the importance of listening to autistic voices and embracing neurodiversity with respect and understanding. | 20m 10s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 |  Understanding and Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: What Families and Professionals Should Know | Join us as we discuss why March is so important | 7m 46s | ||||||
| 2/28/25 | 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. | 7m 13s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 |  January Podcast, Ann Oswalt | Join Family Matters PTIC as we host board member Ann Oswalt. | 22m 55s | ||||||
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| 12/27/24 | ACT and SAT accommodations | https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/accommodations.html | 16m 30s | ||||||
| 11/1/24 |  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 people living with disabilities | 31m 09s | ||||||
| 10/1/24 |  On TRACC with Kim Harden | Learn about the new On TRACC program offered by E.I.A.S.E Cooperative for transition-aged students. | 54m 44s | ||||||
| 9/11/24 |  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: epilepsy@streatorunlimited.orgPhone: 815-673-5574 | 22m 08s | ||||||
| 7/9/24 | 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. | 28m 59s | ||||||
| 6/20/24 | Early Intervention and Extended Early Intervention services | Join Abby Hardy and the Family Matters team as we discuss Early Intervention services. | 12m 46s | ||||||
| 5/30/24 |  Prior Written Notice with Laura Hart | Join Family Matters and Laura Hart from IGAC to discuss PWN. | 24m 42s | ||||||
| 5/7/24 |  What is an ESP? | What is an educational surrogate parent? | 8m 59s | ||||||
| 4/19/24 |  Extended School Year Services | Join Abbi as she helps you understand more about ESY services. | 14m 03s | ||||||
| 3/25/24 |  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/ | 20m 08s | ||||||
| 3/18/24 | Episode four Working together a parent and a teacher's POV | Join a parent (Tess) and a teacher (Krista) as they discuss their ability to work together and help the student succeed. | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 3/11/24 |  Episode Three Dr. Seuss | Meet Karrie and Abbi and hear about their journey with special education. | 33m 06s | ||||||
| 3/4/24 |  Episode two Early Choices | Come and join Ann and Tammy from Illinois Early CHOICES to discuss the least restricted environment and inclusion. | 38m 08s | ||||||
| 2/14/24 |  Family Matters PTIC First Episode | Join us today as we speak with former executive Debbie Einhorn as she discusses the history of Family Matters and how special education has changed over the years. | 28m 42s | ||||||
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