Do you want your school team talking to an outside provider? And what would they talk about? And is it helpful? How do we get them to talk to each other?

Just like so many other things about IEP advocacy, this episode is going to be focused a LOT about communication. And this one in particular is helpful to hone in on, because allowing the school to talk to any other provider is your sole right to decide.

In this episode we cover:

1) What is a "release of information" and how does it work?

2) Personal experiences of use of the release (from an outpatient OT perspective as well as a school OT perspective)

3) Some pro's and con's of using this system for communication!

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Does your child struggle with math? Having a hard time identifying why it's so hard or how to help them get over the anxiety, tears, and frustrations when their math just doesn't make sense to them? 

We are changing that TODAY with Laura Jackson From Discovering Dyscalulia!

In this episode we cover:
1) What is Dyscalculia or Specific Learning Disability in Math

2) Some CLEAR signs that your child may be struggling because of this disability

3) What's happening in researching this challenge

4) Clear strategies to advocate for within IEPs to assist them in actually making progress in their math skills

5) Amazing resources to check out through Discovering Dyscalculia AND educators specializing in the field from all over the world. 

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Shownotes (with live links): www.TheIEPLab.com/episode125

Laura's website: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/

Have you ever disagreed with your school team's educational evaluation? Did you know there is something in your parent rights/procedural safeguards that you can choose to exercise in this case?

They are called Independent Educational Evaluations, or IEE's. And they can help you get a second opinion for your child -- at the public expense.

In this episode we discuss:

1) What is an IEE and where to find more state-specific information about them

2) What the steps would be to exercise that right

3) Some FAQ's and funky things to be aware of

4) Why it is MUCH more preferable for you and your child if you don't have to get to the IEE stage!

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Link to Colorado IEE guidelines mentioned in this podcast: https://disabilitylawco.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Q%26A%20-%20Independent%20Educational%20Evaluations%202021.pdf

One thing I realized with parents who were really successful advocates in the schools was how they framed their concerns, their child's strengths, and how they set the tone for the meeting that naturally led to the parents getting to know what was possible...and what to ask for.

This week, we have Scotti Weintraub from Reframe Parenting. In this episode we cover:

1) 4 reframes to help you center yourself and the IEP team to focus on solutions and strengths

2) Specific examples of taking challenges and turning them into what to ask for in the school environment

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Is your team a bit stressed because they are short staffed? It can feel like you have no power to enforce the IEP, and it can also feel even harder to ask for additional support for your child! But in this episode, we are exploring actions you can take to help the school help your child!

In this episode, we discuss:

1) Why schools are experiencing staffing shortages

2) What you can do to help those that are doing their best in the schools

3) Options for what you can do to help by getting them staffed

4) How to help your team get support from the "higher ups" in the school administration

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Some of the most brilliant minds also need adaptations to the ways our public schools are set up to address learning differences. This week, Dr. Matt Zakreski helps peal back the layers of how advocating for giften/2e aka twice exceptional learners can be best tackled.

In this episode we cover:

1) What gifted or 2e qualifications are

2) The range of programs and what they look like inside schools

3) Myths (such as "but they are so smart, why are they having behaviors?)

4) Resources for gifted advocacy

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When you are already on edge with an IEP meeting coming up, nothing is worse than not knowing what to expect when it comes to scheduling the meeting itself!

Well, all that stress of scheduling is over after today, because we are breaking down how the process SHOULD go when it's easy-peasy, and several things that are in your control (aka staying ahead of the process) that makes the whole process less stressful.

In this episode we cover:

1) The steps that should happen to have a happy scheduling of an annual IEP meeting

2) Common FAQ's when it comes to the school staff's availability, not making deadlines for the start of IEP meetings, and how you can anticipate the meeting months in advance

3) One of Beth's mantras for life that absolutely applies to scheduling IEP meetings!

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If you are hearing "but their grades are so good, they are fine!" then you certainly aren't alone. This week, guest Valerie Cantella shares her own journey of advocating for her daughter and how her eyes were opened to district resources when she sat on a school board later in her advocacy journey. 

In this episode we cover:

1) The ups and downs of advocacy

2) How advocating for social emotional supports is changing (and still needs to change more!)

3) Valerie's top tips for parent advocates

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Let's talk about a group of parents I found in my research when starting The IEP Lab that had this passion for advocacy but didn't let it control them...they used it as a power within them to work the system and get the best support for their child. 

What we cover in this episode:

1) Why controlling intense emotions is helpful in parent IEP advocacy

2) What it looks like when parents are able to master this skill

3) 5 ideas for emotional regulating activities you can fit into your routine that may help you get to the place of powerful emotional advocacy energy!

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It's negative out there. Like depressing. But you need to search for resources and make connections because this IEP journey can be a bit lonely and intimidating, right?

So how do you take negitive experiences of others and make sure that doesn't happen?

Because the truth is...that SOME IEP EXPERIENCES ARE AMAZING!!!

And how do we get THAT amazing experience...for you?

In this episode we cover:

1) Where you will find negitivity in parent advocacy

2) How to take what you need, and leave what you don't

3) How you focusing on your circle of influence actually has a bigger impact than focusing on big news stories or other people's experiences in the past.

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BONUS IEP Prep Series! We are answering the question of the MOST EFFECTIVE advocacy approach to IEP meetings. It's called the Goldilocks Approach to Advocacy. 

In this episode we cover:

1) The three main advocacy approaches (passive, aggressive, and just right)

2) What it looks like AFTER the IEP meeting for each of these approaches from inside the school walls

3) Keys to finding your "just right" 

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Of course people with disabilities get degrees all the time? But does the IEP just translate into the college environment? As Dan from Accessing College discusses, it's best to start telling your child about their disability, building self advocacy skills, and trial-and-error process of accommodations as soon as possible!

In this episode we cover:

1) If an IEP translates into the college environment

2) If a 504 translates into the college environment

3) What to shop around for when looking for colleges with a disability

4) A story about Dan's own child with a disability and how they approached this transition

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 Dan Jordan of Accessing College website

Your child's day at school likly includes some "specials" (aka music, PE, art, etc!). So what is the inside scoop on if your child needs accommodations in these specials classroom? 

In this episode we cover:

1) What "specials" teachers include

2) What the "specials" teachers experience is with encountering accommodations in 504's and IEPs.

3) How parents can shortcut systems that prevent specials teachers to have a copy of the IEP

4) Approach to inclusion in specials classrooms

5) Bryson's trial and error process and why he thinks some teachers are hesitant to use it

6) Specials teachers and paraprofessionals relationship

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Does your child struggle with school refusal? This podcast is a collection of themes that Beth has seen within the schools in working with children in multiple settings. But it also is a connection to resources as well. 

In this episode we cover:

1) Why school refusal is often unsupported in schools

2) Why school refusal is only what you are seeing as a result of the real issue

3) How to figure out what that issue is

4) How to approach the school team to get support

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How do you work with your kids to find the right accommodations for them? Megan Buck from Empower Academic Coaching, certified ADHD coach and former middle school classroom teacher, is here to share her process of empowering students to identify how their brain works and how to build skills in self advocacy! 

In this episode we cover:

1) Why understanding how our brains work at an early age is so beneficial. 

2) Changes in demands and expectations when transitioning into middle school or high school

3) 5 questions Megan asks at intake to discover where to start building on kids' strengths and identifying what works for them

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https://www.empoweracademiccoaching.com/ 

Welcome to the fanalie episode of The IEP Team BONUS Series! This week we are tlaking about special education administration, which includes special education directors and coordinators. 

In this episode we discuss:

1) Qualifications of Special Education Admin using Colorado state guidelines as an example

2) The long list of what Special Education Directors and Coordinatiors actually do

3) The reasons why you would want to pull them into your IEP meeting/sutuation, and a few hints of when you wouldn't want them to be involved directly in your IEP!

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Parent rights (officially called Procedural Safeguards) should be your complete guide to your options for knowing what you can do as a parent. BUT they can be hard to read, and it's hard to not get overwhelmed and forget what's in them! 

In this episode we cover:

1) Where to find a copy of your parent rights

2) Top 8 highlights of most common and helpful parts of the parent rights document

3) Common procedures or school staff knowledge of parent rights

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In this IEP Team BONUS Series, we are outline Adaptive Physical Education Teachers! In this episode we cover:

1) Qualifications of Adaptive Physical Education Teachers

2) What they actually do!

3) What other professions they overlap with

4) A review of why advocating for the NEED is so much more effective than advocating for a specific service!

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In this episode, we are breaking down some amazing barriers to understanding dysgraphia (more commonly known as handwriting challenges!)

Kelli Fetter from Handwriting Solutions helps us:

1) Define dyslexia and the types of barriers to writing a student would face

2) How to break down the part of handwriting that's difficult

3) How goals should be written to address handwriting

4) What the most effective help looks like for those with dysgraphia!

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Why are principals so important to your advocacy efforts? Simply because they lead the culture of the school! So if you have any questions about what principals do behind the scenes, this episode is so helpful for knowing when to draw them in!

In this episode we cover:

1) Qualifications of School Principals

2) What they actually do in the school

3) If you want them at your child's IEP or not!

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So...what is an IEP Season? It's a naturally grouped clump of IEPs due all at once. Why does this matter? Because there are distinct advantages and disadvantages to having your child's IEP at a certain time of the year, and today we are talking about what you can do to capatalize on the advantages, and counteract some disadvantages, too!

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Did you know that social workers are listed as someone to do functional behavioral analysis? Curious, as they aren't in every district! There are some suprises in this role, so let's see if you have it available!

In this episode we cover:

-qualifications for school social workers

-what they actually do

-what other professionals they overlap with

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We ALL need to listen to this episode, because the culture clash between schools and their developmental expectations may not line up with your own home culture, and it creates tenstion and conflict in your advocacy journey.

Today's guest is Maria Davis-Pierre of www.autisminblack.org! She speaks not only about her own advocacy experience and the biggest barriers to advocacy for black families, but also barriers to cultural conflicts seen by immagrints or people with different cultural expectations for their children then the majority. 

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Can School Counselors be on your child's IEP? Yes! But can they serve your child even if they aren't on the IEP? Sure can!

In this episode of The IEP Team BONUS Series we cover:

1) Qualifications of a School Counselor using Colorado state's qualifications as an example

2) What their responsibilities and expertise are

3) Suprising things about their role you may not realize (like who they overlap with professionals and if they would be your district's 504 coordinators!)

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Do you really know what's in your child's IEP and why it's so imporant for you to be able to understand it? Tune into this episode where we talk about why it's imporant before you even start advocating to know what's in the document, and also 6 things you should be looking for when you look at your child's IEP to understand it!

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School Nurses are an important member of the IEP Team, especially if you have a child with medical needs! In this episode of The IEP Team BONUS Series, we discover some context to what they do and what their qualifications are.

In this episode we cover:

1) School Nurse qualifications using Colorado's qualifications as an example

2) Nurses Aid's and their qualifications

3) 1:1 Nurses for medically complex children

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Welcome to the extra-special 100th episode of The Parent IEP Lab Podcast! My very special guest is Jamie Spencer of Miss Jamie, OT. She is explaining the aspects of vision that aren't common knowledge that just may be impacting your child's ability to learn.

We cover:

1) What is functional vision?

2) 3 Aspects of Vision (more than accuity or glasses!)

3) What professional to seek for diagnosis

4) Example treatment, goals, and accommodations!

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Did you know that a child can be on an IEP AND ALSO have a gifted education plan? It's true! In this episode of the IEP Team BONUS Series, we go over the qualifications and what gifted educators actually do as part of your child's school team.

We cover:

1) Example of state requirements to have this certification

2) What gifted educators actually do in their sessions

3) A common example of a student that may require both an IEP and gifted programming.

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Knowing how it's *supposed* to go enables you to know when things are a little different, and of course to ask really great questions because you have come context!

In this episode we cover:

1) Steps 1-10 of the annual IEP Review process (referencing the handout -- link to get the handout is below!)

2) 3 Common deviations from the normal steps and why this happens!

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If your child has a visual impairment or is blind, this episode explains the qualifications and job responsibilities of an Orientation & Mobility Specialist, or O&M!

In this episode we cover:

1) What is Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)

2) Qualifications

3) What they actually do to help your child access their education

4) Possible overlap with Teacher of Visually Impaired (TVI)

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IEPs have a 3-year cycle. Which means there are different kinds of meeting for where you are in that cycle! And when you know what kind of meeting is coming up, you can be mentally prepaired for it that much better! 

In this episode we discuss:

1) 5 different types of IEP meetings (initial, annual, re-evaluation, amendment, and transition)

2) When each type of meeting happens

3) Embedded opportunities for parent advocacy in each!

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This week's IEP Team BONUS Series has a special guest! Meet Amy Sarow, Doctor of Audiology!

In this episode we discuss:

1) What audiologist do

2) The overlap and difference between Audiologists and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teachers (DHH)

3) Auditory Processing and why it's so controversial

4) Qualifications of Audiologists

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School team underestimating your child? Do you ever feel like even you are suprised with what your child can do? Today our guest is talking about "presuming competence" and why this makes so much of a difference for your child's long term future (think going for it in your vision statement!!!)

In this episode we discuss:

1) What presuming competence is

2) The risks of NOT presuming competence for your child

3) Specific examples of how it frequently limits a child's progress in the schools

4) What you can do as a parent if you want to presume competence through your vision statment, but school is limiting.

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Did you know that Physical Therapists can write emergency evacuation plans into the IEP? Did you know that they also can help with adapting Physical Education? I didn't either until working in the schools alongside some amazing PT's!

In this week's IEP Team BONUS Series we cover:

1) Qualifications of physical therapists

2) What PT's can do in the educational environment that you may not have known about!

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What happens when a school IEP team member can't come to the meeting? It's called an excusal...and although it's *supposed* to happen one way...it does happen that that you are left in the dark or suprised by an excusal!

In this episode we discuss:

1. Behind the scenes information about why an excusal may happen.

2. What is supposed to happen if an excusal is necessary.

3. What often happens when an excusal happens

4. Your options as a parent to respond to an excusal depending on the situation!

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In this IEP Team Bonus Series we are talking about occupational therapists, my own profession! It's a little bit more in depth than you likely need...but then again...OTs are one of those professions that can cover a LOT when it comes to supporting your child!

In this episode we discuss:

1) What requirements an OT needs to practice in the schools

2) What an OT actually can DO for your child

3) Some school cultural barriers to advocating directly for "more OT" for your child

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Placement is one of the hardest things to get "right" right now. This is because while special education "isn't a place, it's a service," schools still have a framework for assigning caseloads and having some sort of order for their staff...

...and that leads to support levels where children are encouraged to fall within a certain placement.

In this episode with Angelica Medrano, we discuss:

1) What these 4 levels of placment are

2) What determines the placement

3) What that placement looks like

4) Key factors that are so important for parents to know so they can get their child the right support placement!

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Welcome to this week's IEP Team Bonus Series Episode!

Today we talk about the qualifications of a school psychologist, a but about the difference between school and clinical psychologist, and what they actually DO inside the school!

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Welcome to a little bit of a more casual episode that's PACKED with information and context about the special education process!

Today's guest is Ashley Barlow of The Special Education Advocacy Podcast. A former special education teacher, parent to a child with Down Syndrome, and special education attourney. 

In this episode we discuss:

1) Parent Rights

2) Inclusion (including a non-deffinition of inclusion...)

3) and Placement!

And Ashley asks me about the role of OT, patterns of parent advocacy that were effective, and goals!

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We talk about how imporatant collaboration is...but it doesn't always work, right?

In this episode, Lisa Baskin-Wright, a general education teacher first, then a parent advocate for her daughter, talks about her own experience with working with her child's IEP team using collaborative methods, what happened when that failed, and why she continues to try to return to collaboritive efforts as much as possible in her work as an Advocate!

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I used to think Speech Language Pathologists (SLP's) just helped people to talk more clearly...

...turns out they do A LOT more than that!

In this epispode we discuss:

-Qualifications for SLP's (and a TINY but about SLP Assistants)

-Speech Therapy scope of practice (articulation, expressive & receptive language, pragmatics, and augmentitive and alternitive communication)

-Roles (case manager, treatment provider)

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Welcome to the 4th week of the IEP Team Bonus Series!

Today we ae talking preschool teachers, and there are 2 different situations!

1) A district hires a preschool teacher who is a general education teacher AND an "itenerant" ECSE (early childhood special education teacher)

2) A district can hire someone who is DUAL certified and is the general education teacher AND the ECSE!

In this episode we break down each situation, what the qualifications are, and what their job actually looks like!

All to give you a little context on what's happening "behind the scenes" in preschool classrooms!

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We are finally talking about it!

Today's episode is about 1:1 or getting a para for your child and what school team's consider when they are making this decision!

In this episode we talk about:

1) What schools look for when determining if your child has a para need.

2) How to structure your ask!

3) Why you may get pushback from the school and how to overcome this pushback.

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This week we are talking about General Education Teachers!

A STRONG ally for you and your child...but also may have some similar feelings about IEP meetings as you do :)

In this episode we cover:

1) Education/Qualifications

2) How they are involced in the SPED process (including the section of the IEP Meeting you do NOT want them to miss!)

3) What they actually DO for your child!

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Multitiered Systems of Support (but called MANY other similar names) is a system outside of the special education system that provides targeted support to children. 

But why are we talking about it on an IEP podcast???

Because...

1) You may be a parent trying to get your child an IEP but are getting pushed towards the MTSS system first (this can be good or bad!)

2) You may be seeing a need your child has that isn't covered by their IEP currently...and they may want to provide support for THIS need through MTSS process first.

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-ALL submissions will receive an exclusive “Accommodations 101 Guide”  

-10 winners of IEP 101 Parent Workbook (make your 30-day advocacy plan!) $19 value

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IEP Team BONUS Series: DHH & TVI!

This series is all about giving you the most basic context for what qualifications each IEP team member has and what they do so you know who you should go to on the team to advocate for what need!

In this episode we discuss:

-Deaf/Heard of Hearing Teachers: Their qualifications, responsibilities, and what they actualy do as a service provider

-Teacher of Visually Impaired: Their qualifications, responsibilities, and what they actually do as a service provider

-Also a bit of context into what their job could look like (aka "itenerant") and what that means when looking at service provision!

ALSO don't forget about the HUGE giveaway! Here are the links you need to enter:

Prizes:

-ALL submissions will receive an exclusive “Accommodations 101 Guide”  

-10 winners of IEP 101 Parent Workbook (make your 30-day advocacy plan!) $19 value

-5 winners of the December Decoding IEP Data Workshop ($27 value)

-Grand prize winner of The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course ($249 value)

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   1. Name
   2. Email
   3. Picture of podcast review
4. You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

Episode 80: Accommodations Trial And Error Approach!

Getting your child the right accommodations can take some time. It’s all about trying different accommodations and seeing which ones work and which don’t work. But how do you know what accommodations are actually being implemented at school? 

In this episode, we are digging into figuring out which accommodations are actually being used at school, how to figure out what ones are working or not working, and how to advocate for your child to get the most beneficial accomodations for them.

Enter our HUGE GIVEAWAY:

1. Rate and review the show in your podcast player to submit in the form
2. Make sure your on the IEP Lab mailing list 
3. Fill out the short submission form

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode80

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: theieplab.com/data

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

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Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of the IEP Team Bonus Series!

If you voted to continue the bonus series theme AND that you wanted this IEP Team theme thank you! 

Today we are talking about special education teachers!

Here is what we cover:

1) What qualifications does a SPED Teacher have (education, licencing, etc)

2) They can be case managers AND direct service providers for your child -- sometimes one and sometimes both!

3) What interventions they do and what that looks like!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode79

ALSO Here is the Giveaway Information!

Prizes

-ALL submissions will receive an exclusive “Accommodations 101 Guide”  

-10 winners of IEP 101 Parent Workbook (make your 30-day advocacy plan!) $19 value

-5 winners of the December Decoding IEP Data Workshop ($27 value)

-Grand prize winner of The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course ($249 value)

How to Enter the Giveaway:

1. Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit!
2. Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP
3. CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form!
   1. Name
   2. Email
   3. Picture of podcast review
   4. What topics would you love to see on the podcast
   5. Any guests you know that would be helpful to have on the podcast?
4. You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

Episode 78: What is an Educational Therapist? with Wendy Taylor

Are you looking for a way to get your child more support outside of the school setting but aren’t sure who can help? Wendy Taylor of Learning Essentials is sharing all about educational therapists today. 

She is giving us all the details on what an educational therapist is, what they do and the services they provide, and when it might be a good idea for parents to look into services from an educational therapist for their child.

GIVEAWAY INFO:

1. Rate and review the show in your podcast player to submit in the form
2. Make sure your on the IEP Lab mailing list 
3. Fill out the submission form

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode78

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: theieplab.com/data

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

FREEBIE: 10 Free Tips to Prep for an IEP Meeting

Check out the Learning Essentials Website

Today we are taking a minute to celebrate me being able to work on The IEP Lab full time for 1 year! Wahoo!

In celebration, we are doing a HUGE giveaway in exchange for podcast reviews!

Here is the skinny:

Prizes:

-ALL submissions will receive an exclusive “Accommodations 101 Guide”  

-10 winners of IEP 101 Parent Workbook (make your 30-day advocacy plan!) $19 value

-5 winners of the December Decoding IEP Data Workshop ($27 value)

-Grand prize winner of The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course ($249 value)

How to Enter the Giveaway:

1. Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit!
2. Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP
3. CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form!
   1. Name
   2. Email
   3. Picture of podcast review
   4. What topics would you love to see on the podcast
   5. Any guests you know that would be helpful to have on the podcast?
4. You have until Thanksgiving to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

**FREE LEVERAGING PARENT ROLE IN IEP WEBINAR THIS WEEK!**

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Episode 76: Paraprofessionals/Aides/Paraeducators/Paras

Does your child receive support from a paraprofessional but you aren’t quite sure what a paraprofessional is or does? If you have questions about paraprofessionals, this episode is for you!

We are diving into who paraprofessionals are, what they do, how they fit into IEPs, and why good paraprofessionals are so beneficial to students with IEPs.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode76

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: theieplab.com/data

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Welcome to the final installment of the Bonus Eligibility Category Series!

In this episode, we dive into Multiple Disability eligibility category.

There is reason why this one is last on the list -- because there are other categories that combine to make this one! So be sure to scroll back through your podcast player to explore the other categories, too!

In this episode:

1) We use the Colorado State Checklist as an example to talk about what is required for this category.

2) We discuss common missed opportunties for amazing parent advocacy in the eligibility or re-eligibility process!

3) We talk about some common sticking points related to this category!

If you need help locating your state's eligibility definitions or checklists, jump into the Facebook group and ask us to help you locate it!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode75

Decoding IEP Data Workshop Registration

The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course

Episode 74: The "D" Word: Data!

Understanding data is key to effectively advocating for your child! But what does the data in your child’s IEP even mean?

In this episode, we’re covering what you need to know about data so you can be prepared when you walk into your next IEP meeting, We are diving into what IEP data is, where you should find it in the IEP, and why it is so important when advocating for your child.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode74

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: theieplab.com/data

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Traumatic Brain Injuries are one of the hardest categories because that injury is one that is unseen to the naked eye. Many times behaviors and vision complications are just missed because this category requires a lot of medical knowledge.

Fortunately, there are a ton of resources for this category (especially in states like Colorado and Pennsylvania!) and anyone across the country can access resources and education from these states!

In this episode we: 

1. Use Colorado's eligibility checklist as an example to break down TBI

2. Talk about commonly missed opportunities for parent advocacy to get that effective IEP in this process

3. Talk about resources and frameworks that help the school IEP team not miss a need that your child may have!

Shownotes

Facebook Group

Colorado's Building Blocks of Brain Development and Resources

We all want our children to get the best support possible. In today’s episode, Staci Neustadt from Making Sense of Autism is joining us and sharing how to figure out your child’s strengths and how to use that information to get them the best support they can have.

Staci Neustadt is a Speech-Language Pathologist and CEO of Making Sense of Autism. She is sharing the framework they use to help parents, teachers, and professionals figure out a child’s strengths and how to use that information to get the child the support they need to be successful. Plus, she is sharing forms they use to help parents figure out their child’s strengths!

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode72

VIP Summit access: theieplab.com/summit

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Staci’s Website: www.makingsenseofautism.com

***DOORS ARE OPEN TO THE ULTIMATE PARENT IEP PREP COURSE!***

Developmental Delay is...a little bit different than the other eligibility categories!

In this episode we cover:

-Using Colorado's Eligibility checklist as an example, we dive into the category of Developmental Delay

-We cover common missed opportunities for parent advocacy (that help make that IEP effective!)

-AND we talk about at what age you should know that things change to a different category and what to do at that point!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode71

The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course

Are you wondering what effective parent advocacy looks like? Interested in learning more about advocating for inclusion? This episode is a replay of one of the incredibly insightful 2022 Parent IEP Advocacy Summit sessions. 

Kathy Brill is a nationally recognized advocacy leader who became passionate about inclusion while raising her daughter who has Cerebral Palsy. She is sharing what inclusion means to her, what barriers she faced when advocating for inclusion for her daughter, how she knew if her daughter was truly being included, and why it is so important to be very clear in the IEP about things you are advocating for. 

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode70

VIP Summit access: theieplab.com/summit

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Kathy’s Website: https://brillconsultingllc.com/

Deaf/Blindness is one of the 13 eligibility categories set out by IDEA (the federal law that outlines special education)

In this episode we:

-Take a look at eligibility criteria for this category taking Colorado's Checklist as an example

-Talk about complexities of this particular category (especially in light of staffing shortages)

-AND of course, talk about common missed opportunities within the eligibility process!

The Parent IEP Advocacy Summit starts TODAY! There is still time to grab your ticket and not miss out on any of the live Q&A's, raffle prizes, connecting with other parents, and learning from our 19 speakers!!!

Get your Ticket: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode69

Have you ever wondered what social skills you should be teaching your child or what social skills goals you should ask for in your child’s IEP? Today, we are diving into all things social skills for neurodivergent learners and IEP goals.

Rebecca Beaudet of the Com Collab is joining us to share their insight on what social skills mean and what the Neurodiversity Movement is. We are also covering when and when not to have social skills goals in IEPs, the reason many common tools for teaching social skills are not what is best for children, and what good social skills goals look like.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode68

FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Rebecca’s Website: https://thecomcollab.com/

Welcome! If you are a parent or guardian of a child with an IEP and want to find a way to advocate that is balanced and doesn't involve a lot of conflict, you are in the right place!!

Subscribe to this podcast to get insider information about the school culture and IEP process to get your child a supportive and effective IEP!

The IEP Lab offers:

The IEP 101 Parent Workbook

Decoding IEP Data Workshop

The Parent IEP Advocacy Summit and

The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course!

OR find all the information in one place at:

www.TheIEPLab.com

Email: Hello@TheIEPLab.com 

The Parent IEP Advocacy Summit is only ONE WEEK away!

You have until midnight of September 21st to get your free ticket (after that it's VIP tickets only!)

So scoot on over to www.TheIEPLab.com/summit to get your ticket!

In this Bonus Eligibility series, we are diving into ALL 13 categories of disability laid out by IDEA (the federal law that outlines special education)!

In this episode we:

1) Go through an eligibility checklist together to see how someone may qualify under this category

2) Talk about specific cautions, dispel myths about the category, and talk about specific challenges related to this category (like staffing)

3) Give you resources for finding your own state's guidelines!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode67

2022 Parent IEP Advocacy Summit Free Ticket

Does your child struggle with math? Does working on, or even thinking about, math give your child anxiety? Today, we are diving into math anxiety and how to help kids who struggle with it.

Allison Dillard joins us to talk all about math anxiety. We are chatting about what math anxiety is, the difference in the “new” way of teaching math and the way we grew up learning math, tips for parents of children who struggle with math anxiety, and what resources Allison has to help you and your child.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode66

FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Allison’s Website: www.allisonlovesmath.com

If your child qualifies under this label (or if you suspect that they will) there are a few tricky things about this category related to skilled staffing and this being a more medical-type category!

In this episode we discuss:

1) The Hearing Impairment Including Deafness eligibility category -- using Colorado's state checklist as an example

2) Specialized instruction

3) Who is typically involved on the team for a student in this category

4) What assistive technology may be supported under this category

5) Where to go to find your own state's eligibility criteria and/or definition!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode65

2022 Parent IEP Advocacy Summit Free ticket: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit

Facebook Group

Have you heard of a behavioral pediatrician? Did you know they can play an important role in determining what outpatient services could benefit your child? 

Today I am joined by behavioral pediatrician, Dr. Nerissa Bauer. She is sharing all about what a behavioral pediatrician is, how they can help your child get the services that they need, effective ways to communicate outpatient information with your school team, and how she serves children with ADHD and anxiety and their families through courses and memberships.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode64

FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

There are SO many ways schools fail parents with children who fall into the intellectual disability eligibility category. 

One reason is it's uncomfortable. So things get missed. The other thing is that the elementary and high schools are disconnected. 

In this episode we cover:

-Checklist of eligibility, using Colorado's checklist as an example. 

-Common implications of this category

-Examples of when this category is beneficial, and why, and examples where it isn't!

Link to Colorado's Eligibility Checklists used as references in this episode

Link to Facebook group to ask about your state's definition/find their checklists

FREE Ticket to The Parent IEP Advocacy Summit (Only free until September 22!)

Have you ever wondered what Assistive Technology is, what you can do to see if your child would benefit from it, and how to request it from the school?

This week we are talking about assistive technology evaluations! **Warning** how every DISTRICT does this is different! This episode is more to let you know AT Evals are a "thing" and the way some districts go about completing them depending on the size of the district!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode62

WATI Resource: www.WATI.org

FREE Parent IEP Advocacy Summit: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit 

If your child has a neurological, muscular, or skeletal disorder, then this episode is for you! From cerebral palsy, muscular distrophy, spina bifita, this is a common category to get children with these diagnoses what they need in school. 

We go over the eligibility crieteria from Colorado as an example, and also talk about specially designed instruction vs a 504 that comes up frequently with children looking at this category. 

Need help finding your own state's eligibility deffinition or checklist for OI? Hop into the Facebook group and we will help you find it!

Registration is open for the FREE virtual Parent IEP Advocacy Summit! Grab your free ticket here but act quickly-it's only free until September 22nd!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit

There’s no roadmap on what to do after you get an ADHD diagnosis for your child. It can be confusing and challenging to get the support your child needs to be successful at school. The Childhood Collective joins us today to talk about specialized instruction for children with ADHD. 

In this episode, we are looking at what specialized instruction is, challenges you may face when advocating for services, why ongoing communication with the teacher is important, medication and pulling back supports, and a breakdown of the different pieces of executive functioning.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode60

FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit

The Childhood Collective: thechildhoodcollective.com

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

If you have a child that is hard to understand (either speech - like articulation or language - grammar, vouce, or order of words, etc) then this podcast goes throught the eligibility category of Speech and Language Impairment to qualify for an IEP! 

We look at the Colorado State Eligbility Checklist as an example, and talk about frequently missed opportunities for parent advocacy throughout this process!

Don't forget to snag your free ticket to the virtual Parent IEP Advocacy Summit! Link to register: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit 

Link to Colorado's Eligibility checklist and further resources (referenced in the podcast): https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/iep_detsli

Join the Facebook group if you need help locating resources in your state!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode59

Have you ever wondered if the goals in your child’s IEP are good goals or if they are the right goals for your child? We are joined by Matt Clovin of Peacewolf Advocacy who is sharing some great insight into what an IEP goal should include. 

In this episode we are talking about parents’ roles in determining goals for their child, the 3 things IEP goals should include, and examples of "good" and "bad" IEP goals.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode58

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Serious emotional disability is a tough category! It's a little vague, and a lot of opinion (in my opinion!) 

In this podcast we cover:

-Serious Emotional Disability Deffinition

-Go through an Eligibility checklist (using Colorado's as an example)

-Additional resources for parents regarding this category!

Shownotes: www.theieplab.com/episode57

Facebook Group:

https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab 

Colorado Checklist/Guide to Eligibility (used as an example in this episode): https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/sed_guidelines_2017-12-13 

What is Least Restrictive Environment? Should your child be in the general education classroom 100% of the day? What is the best LRE percentage for students? 

In this episode we are diving into what LRE is, why there is no “right” LRE percentage, why LRE needs to be personalized for every individual student, the four categories of LRE, and what to consider when advocating for your child’s LRE. 

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode56

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Other Health Impairment, otherwise known as OHI, is a difficult category to explain, especially because it tends to be a “catch all” category for any student experiencing lack of endurance (aka fatigue) or attention concerns (aka ADHD like symptoms).

Our host Beth Liesenfeld, MOT, OTR/L goes through each area of the Colorado State Eligibility checklist as an example to give you a general idea of what the school team is looking for in an evaluation to qualify under this category, as well as opportunities for parent advocacy to make sure your child is supported in every area of need!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• OHI or other health impairment overview
• IEP OHI eligibility requirement
• Where to find the OHI checklist
• Why it is beneficial for parents to understand the checklist
• Definition of OHI
• Missed opportunities for advocacy in the checklist
• Importance of having your own list of challenges for your child
• Where to receive testing for illnesses 
• Justifications for specialized instruction

Links to resources mentioned in this podcast: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/sd-other

https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/guidance_determiningeligibility_sped_students_ohi 

If you need help finding your state’s definition or checklist, hop into the Facebook group and join us! 

Make sure to rate and review our podcast so other parents like yourselves can find us.

Our emotions play such a huge role in our everyday lives, relationships, and even the effectiveness of our advocacy for our children. Licensed mental health therapist Kyira Wackett of Adversity Rising is joining us today to share some insight into feelings of guilt and shame and how it affects our communication, how to move forward from feelings of lack of trust, anger, and pain, and how processing these feelings leads to acceptance and the ability to look at what your child really needs in order to thrive.

Kyira's website: https://adversityrising.com/

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode54

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

If your child has a learning disability (including dyslexia) are you aware of your state's criteria for qualification? Are you also aware of the MASSIVE parent opportunity to get a truly effective IEP for your child by starting at the beginning of the process (that re-starts every 3 years?!) 

This week: Specific Learning Disability (SLD) eligibility, with Colorado state's checklist used as an example!

Shownotes: www.theIEPLab.com/episode53

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Are you curious what a great parent and school IEP team relationship looks like and what amazing things can happen because of that relationship? Gary Martinez Jr. is sharing his story about how he advocated for his daughter and took on an active role in helping his daughter both in and out of school. He talks about what he wish he knew at the start of their IEP journey, what really helped him help and advocate for his daughter, and what his relationship with the school IEP team looks like.

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode52

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Workshop: theieplab.com/data

Connect with Gary:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000621924877

Instagram @gary_martinez_jr 

Tik Tok  @garymartinezjr2017

Why would you need to know the eligibility checklist? It's because there are some PRIME opportuntities here to make sure your child has the right supports for EVERY area of acedemic struggle! 

We are going through the CO ASD eligibility checklist for an example, but please join the facebook group to get help to find your state's eligibility criteria!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode51

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800719414225685/ 

Have you heard of Facilitated IEPs? Learn what they are, the process, and who can request one (free of charge) to make your next IEP feel more understandable and therefore have you advocating like a boss! Join me in learning from Katherine Rains, Special Education Regional Facilitator from the Colorado Department of Education! 

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode50

FREE Parent Role Cheat Sheet: www.TheIEPLab.com/parentrole 

CADRE website (one resource to see if your state has this service): https://www.cadreworks.org/ 

Have you ever wondered why if your child has a diagnosis of Autism that the school won't qualify them under that label? Have you ever been confused about the difference between a diagnosis and an educational label? Well, today, we are going through the 13 categories and talking about the big picture of those categories! 

Shownotes: www.theieplab.com/episode49

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: www.theieplab.com/data

Unsure of what paperwork from your child’s IEP to keep and what you can toss? Today we are diving into what paperwork you should keep, why it is so important to keep some of the previous IEPs, what to do if you are missing some old IEPs, and how to organize all your paperwork to make it more easily accessible to reference. Plus, I am sharing a real life example about how to utilize old IEPs to advocate for your child!

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode48

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Workshop: theieplab.com/data

Have you considered getting an outside tutor for your child but are unsure what that would look like with their IEP? There can be a lot of questions when thinking about getting outside support for your child. Today, Jessyka Coulter from Ace Cookie Tutoring is here to give us some insight on getting the most out of outside tutoring services.

In today’s episode, we are diving into all things tutoring with Jessyka Coulter. Jessyca is a former paraprofessional who is now using the skills and knowledge from supporting in the classroom to help students outside of school with her tutoring business. We are diving into the benefits of tutoring, the importance of solid communication between tutor and IEP team, and finding a great tutor for your child. If you are wondering if your child could benefit from an outside tutor, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

If you are looking to get a better understanding of what you are actually reading when looking at your child’s IEP, I have an amazing resource for you! The Decoding IEP Workshop offers live q&a with me, an informative workshop, and a Facebook group for follow-up support. Not sure if you can make it? The workshop will be recorded and you will have access to it indefinitely!

Be sure to join my Facebook group, The Parent IEP Lab Insiders, to ask any questions you have, connect with other parents, and share within our amazing supportive community!

In this episode, we cover:

• Announcement: The Decoding IEP Data workshop is open for enrollment
• The benefits of receiving tutoring outside of school
• The different levels of communication between tutors and the IEP team and what a tutor’s role may be in IEP meetings
• How and where to find a good fit tutor for your child

Connect with Jessyca:

• Website
• Facebook
• Facebook Group: Teaching Teens to Love Learning
• Fall into Learning Event Signup!

Connect with Beth:

• The Parent IEP Lab Insiders Facebook Group
• Instagram @theieplab
• Website

Related Podcast Episodes and Resources:

• Free Parent IEP Role Cheat Sheet

Decoding IEP Data Workshop: www.TheIEPLab.com/data 

Moving is stressful enough and when you add on getting your kid with an IEP settled into a new school district, it can make things even harder. Good news! I’m here to help give you some tips that will make transitioning to a new school and new special education department much less stressful for you, your child, and your child’s teacher.

Today we are looking at the process of moving school districts.Whether you are moving to the neighboring district, across the state, or even across the county, I am offering some advice that can help set your child up to be receiving the best support possible in your new district. I am walking you through an overview of registering for a new school district, the importance of making contact with your new special education team as soon as possible, what to avoid when moving districts, and stories of families who moved districts so you can hear some real life examples of how to make things go smoothly for your move.  

Be sure to join my Facebook group, The Parent IEP Lab Insiders, to ask any questions you have and connect with others who have moved. We are an amazing community that is here to support you!

In this episode, we cover:

• Podcast name change announcement
• The first step to take when you are moving into a new district
• When and how to make the crucial first contact with your new district
• How to have the right approach when communicating with your special education team to best set yourself up for success no matter what district you go to
• What the IEP transfer process looks like when you move to a new district
• Real life examples of families who moved districts

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode46

If you’ve wondered if there’s a connection between accommodations and inclusions, you’re not going to want to miss this episode with Tim Kretchman! We are diving into what inclusion is, common barriers to inclusion, and how to find appropriate accommodations. Plus, he shares an app that helps parents and teachers individualize education for our students with IEPS!

Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode45

Decoding IEP Data Workshop signup: More Info At This Link

Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab

Did you know that IEP goals HAVE to be directly related to state standards of education? Do you know this is how you can tell what your child's general education class is learning? Join me to talk all about state standards, how to find them, and of course, how they relate to your child's IEP goals!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode44

Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/800719414225685/ 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode43

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode42

Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/ 

Have you ever heard "start with the end in mind"? It works for so many things, including IEPs! In this episode, we will walk through why a vision statement may be helpful for a variety of reasons! Then I'll walk you through the process of writing one (in 30 minutes or less!)

AND, of course, I have a free handout to walk you through it, too! You can get that handout at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide 

shownotes:  www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode41 

EYA facebook group (to share your statement and get feedback):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/ 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode40

EYA Insiders Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/

shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast 

EYA Insiders Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/ 

IEP Paperwork Workshop: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-37

IEP Paperwork Workshop Signup: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork 

Every IEP has accommodations, so this episode is for you! Learn Jenna's high impact accommodations for reading and math PLUS a behind-the scenes look at what makes accommodations easier for your child's school staff to implement.

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Parent IEP Starter Pack [NEWLY UPDATED] www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack

[check shownotes for Jenna's free handout for accommodations and examples!]

Shownotes:

www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Parent IEP Starter Pack [NEWLY UPDATED] www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack

Why are IEP meetings so stressful? There are 3 HUGE reasons why, and we break them down and the ways you can be proactive to stop these hurdles in their tracks! 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Champion Your Child Mini-Course: www.parentfriendlyot.com/mini

Parent IEP Starter Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Parent IEP Starter Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Free Parent IEP Starter Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Parent IEP Get Started Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack 

Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast 

FREE Parent IEP Get Started Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack 

Right now, we are all wanting more connection with those that matter. In today's episode, we discuss the state of the schools and how this is creating opportunity for parent advocates! 

Reminder that The Parent IEP Academy founding member pricing is expiring on March 1st! This is LIFETIME access to the course and support though live Q&A's.

www.parentfriendlyot.com/course 

Right now, we are all wanting more connection with those that matter. In today's episode, we discuss the state of the schools and how this is creating opportunity for parent advocates! 

Reminder that The Parent IEP Academy founding member pricing is expiring on March 1st! This is LIFETIME access to the course and support though live Q&A's.

www.parentfriendlyot.com/course 

Freebie link: www.parentfriendlyot.com/transition

Show Notes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-27 

Join me in my conversation with Julie Carter from www.JulieCarterLaw.com to discuss what attorneys provide, when it's time to get one, and how it can help you in your advocacy role!  Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast

Free 4-part Training on Intro to the Eligibility, 504, and IEP Process: join the group Elevate Your Advocacy Insiders

What are your options when things are not going quite right? It's ahrd to know what approach to take-but let's talk through a scinario and what potential options you have so you can make an informed decision to help your child! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast 

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As the neurodiversity movement gains momentum, parents are advocating for more supportive practices. Connie's revamp of the FBA (Functional Behavior Analysis) process has been very impactful! Listen to hear what she is changing and how you can advocate for these changes to help support your own child, as well as the challenges with terminology in the legal system in completely changing this process. I know you will love how Connie has changed the process to first change our perspective and approach students with collaborative solutions, not consequences!

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Expectations surrounding how the process will go and how much progress your child will make. In this episode, we discuss 3 actionable strategies to gain the information you need to advocate but stay grounding in your child's own individualized plan!

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