The Parent IEP Lab
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTurn into the parent advocate your child needs now by gathering context to how the process and system work so you can ask informed questions of your IEP team and get your child supported in school!! This podcast aims to help you secure an IEP that provides a positive learning environment for your child without having to fight with the school by sharing "insider" information about school and IEP culture along with strategies effective parent advocates use to get what they need for their child!
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The IEP Lab offers:
The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course to kick IEP meeting stress to the curb by guiding you through narrowing your advocacy focus, writing your vision statment, parent input statement, and teaching you HOW to advocate for the best chance of success! Find out more at https://TheIEPLab.com/COURSE
The Parent Advocacy Club is your support option that focuses on ongoing training and support for parent advocates including a monthly themed training, two digital download tools, a live Q&A with Beth, a Parent Connections group hosted by fellow parent advocacy Chellor Crossley, and a private Facebook group -- all for just $24/month! Join at https://TheIEPLab.com/CLUB
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E152: Do Eligibility Categories Matter?
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDoes the eligibility category matter? My knee-jerk reaction is "NO!" BUT...there are several reasons why it can sometimes relate to what services and supports your child receives. Listen to this episode if you have an iniital eligibility meeting or a re-evaluation meeting coming up! BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! New Course! If you are new to the IEP process and want to kickoff your advocacy on solid ground, check out The IEP Basics Mini-Course! From now until Saturday (11/26/2023) the course...
E151: Outside Placements with Lisa Parnello
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBEver wonder what these "dyslexia schools" are all about? How do you find one? Get into one? How much do they cost? And will your current district pay for them? Today our guest, Lisa Parnello of Parnello education, has all the answers for us (including outside placements that aren't for dyslexia challenges, too!) Connect with Lisa: https://ParnelloEducation.com Dyslexia Devoted Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-74-the-iep-process-with-beth-from-the-iep-lab/id1628010878...
E150: Progress Reports and Goals
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAre you stairing at your child's progress reports and wondering what the heck is happening and trying to figure out if they are actually making progress? Tume into this episode to get a behind the scenes peek at progress reports and some common challenges.... ...as well as a discussion on HOW to fix those progress reports and goals both in the short term as a quick-fix, and in the long term! This is essentially how you ensure your child is learning...so a little on the important side! ...
E149: Processing Advocacy Emotions with Denise Kleinman
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAre you tired of everyone talking about self-care and how important it is to be level-headed when advocating... ...but needing help in having some tools to actually DO that? It's so much harder to put into practice. Today, Denise Kleinman is helping to introduce an actual tool you can use to process your advocacy emotions to have them stop getting in the way of effective advocacy. Topics we address on this episode: 1) Why advocating is so emotional 2) How using tools (similar to ...
E148: Section 504 Plans
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's time we talk about 504's... Because this under-rated and often misunderstood learning plan is pretty amazing when it works and it's being implented! ...but pretty useless if it's not. Topics we cover today are: 1) 504's vs IEP (let's review the difference!) 2) Can you have BOTH an IEP & 504? (hint: I see this answered incorrectly alll the time!) 3) Common issues with 504's (ex: it not being implemented). FREE Accommodations 101 Guide: https://theieplab.com/accommodatio...
E147: Is My Child's IEP/504 Working? Webinar Replay!
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe #1 thing I help parent advocates do is to focus in on WHAT their advocacy should be focused on. SO! It's not suprising that we have to back up and ask ourselves some questions about the plan in place, and how it's working and how it isn't! This is the recording of the free webinar we held last week to help parents answer 3 questions to determine if their child's IEP/504/other learning plan was effective, and YOU can listen to it today! Join The Parent Advocacy Club before Thursda...
E146: Culturally Relevant & Dynamic Assessments with Dr. Tinita Kearney, SLP
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBEver wonder what evaluation test questions are like? Ever wonder if your child's knowledge is being truly captured in the evaluation report? Dr. Tinita Kearney, a speech language pathologist and PhD, discusses the importance of culturally relevant and dynamic evaluations and what that actually looks and sounds like. Here are some keys to the epidoe: 1) Find out why evaluations should go beyond standardized testing, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of your child's language and soc...
E145: Behavior in Schools: Some Context
October 03, 2023 14:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBI overheard some teachers talking in a coffee shop a while ago...and I while I sat listening to them...offended...I also thought about how we (meaning you...and me!) can persuade them to think a little deeper. So today on the podcast, it's a bit different-because it's story telling time! Both in how staff learns behavior management (-or not-), and my own story of creating some change with a kiddo with "behaviors." We also tackle: -Why ABA in the schools is such a big deal. -What is P...
E144: Separated or Divorced Advocacy with Billie Tarascio of Modern Law
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, we dive into the topic of advocating when you are in a separated or divorced situation, and we have a fantastic guest joining us, Billie Tarascio of Modern Law. 5 keys that you'll learn: Understanding your child's educational rights: We'll discuss the concept of educational rights, both at the federal level (think IDEA!) and in terms of legal decision making rights for parents. Navigating consent for evaluation and services: Learn how to handle situations where one part...
E143: Strength Based IEPs
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBWe all hear that we need to have our child's strengths in the IEPs...but what does that actually look like? Here's the main topics we are covering today: -Explanation of why IEPs are typically negative Importance of incorporating a child's strengths into the IEP Frustrations with Current IEP Practices How trengths can be pulled down into accommodations, goals, and services Three Steps for Promoting Strength-Based IEPs School Struggles Summit: https://TheIEPLab.com/schoolstruggles...
E142: Behavior from a Trauma/Adoptive Lens with Angie Grandt
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBBehavior has many different underlying layers -- and one often overlooked is trauma. Join me in learning from Angie Grandt, an adoption coach as she takes us through her advocacy journey and how to advocate for looking at that layer underneith behavior! In this episode we cover: The importance of recognizing behavioral issues rooted in trauma within the IEP process. Angie's journey from starting with a 504 plan to eventually transitioning to an IEP for her son. How collaboration and g...
E141: Understanding the Importance of Progress Reports
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBIn this episode, we dive into progress reports and discuss what you need to look for and how important they are for your child's education. Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect in the episode: -An overview of the importance of progress reports and how they help gauge the effectiveness of your child's IEP. 5 keys you'll learn: When to expect progress reports and how often you can advocate for additional ones, if needed. What progress reports include and how they are typicall...
E140: State Parent Centers with Erin Camper of Peak Parent Center
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBDid you know that your state likely has a state parent center? I've heard from many parents that they are connected to theirs, and it's a great way to connect to your local resources! Join me on this week's episode with Erin Camper from Colorado's Peak Parent Center letting us know what State Parent Centers are all about! Hurry and get 10% off your Parent Advocacy Club Membership prior to August 31st -- just in time for our Semptemebr theme: beginning of the school year advocacy! Shown...
E139: How Will The IEP Lab Support You This Year?
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBFrom freebies to courses to summits, here is the plan to support you as a parent advocate this 2023-2024 school year! HAPPENING NOW The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course is open for fall enrollment until Thursday, August 24th, 2023! Go to https://TheIEPLab.com/COURSE to find out more! Freebie & Resource Page: https://TheIEPLab.com/freeresources Shownotes: https://TheIEPLab.com/episode139
E138: How Many IEP Meetings Should I Have?
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBDo you know it's possible to have more than one IEP meeting (otherwise an "IEP continuation meeting?" Now you do! But do you want 1? Or 2? Or 5? Maybe there isn't a magic number, but there are certainly advantages and disadvantages of multiple meetings, and we are going to discuss them all! We cover: 1) The parent right to have more than one IEP meeting 2) When to ask for a continuation meeting 3) Case Manager personality and meeting numbers 4) Finding your "sweet spot" of I...
E137: Who Do I Bring To the IEP Meeting?
August 08, 2023 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBDo you know that it's within your Parent Rights to bring someone to your IEP meeting? Yes? Awesome! But wait...who should you bring? Is it a friend? Fellow parent? Family member? Or maybe an advocate or lawyer? In this episode we discuss 5 different reasons why you would want to bring someone to your IEP meeting. BUT WAIT...there's more! We also dicuss the advantages AND disadvantages of bringing someone with you (and yes-there ARE clear disadvantages!) Sign up for the August Tra...
E136: Difficult School Teams
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBYou've tried everything -- and that relationship is just not awesome. How can you get un-stuck in your advocacy this year? In this episode we cover: 1) The reasons why you may be feeling like you are hitting a brick wall when it comes to advocating with some school IEP team members 2) 5 options for small actions that skirt you over under or through that barrier to advocacy Check out the newly updated free resources page! https://theieplab.com/freeresources Shownotes: https://theiep...
E135: Untangling Behavior with CPS through a Neurodiversity Affirming Lens with Santana Ficken
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBCPS (Collaboritive Proactive Solutions) is a model that takes it a step deeper than "behavior" to find support needs or difficulties, and is also a model that teaches problem solving and buiding rapport. Santana Ficken is a mental health provider and autustic adult that works as an advocate with Minasota NEAT, Minnesota Neurodivergent Education, Advocacy, and Therapy Services (MnNEAT), a non-profit group that specialized in supporting neurodivergent people to be included across the livesp...
E134: The Most Effective Advocacy Approach
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBSitting on the "school side" of the IEP table gave me a TON of insights into what approach to the team (suprisingly regardless of case manager personality!) was the most effective. Feel like a "bulldog" at IEP meetings? Chances are, behind the scenes your child isn't getting truly the best service. Feel like you have no input to share and you are lost in the process? We can give you some confidence to know what to ask and what your role is. Because the most effective approach, is of ...
E133: Vision Statements
July 11, 2023 11:06 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIt keeps coming up again and again...to share your vision statement with your school IEP team is a MUST-DO to have a great year this year! So if you need some examples and a free guide to boot, this is your episode to brush up on how to write one and refocus for this coming school year! Download the Vision Statement Guide: TheIEPLab.com/guide 25% OFF workshops and courses with code SUMMER TheIEPLab.com/products Join the Facebook group and share your vision statement! https://w...
E132: Early Intervention to Preschool Transition (Focus on Evaluation)
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIs your child shortly turning 3 years old? Are they going to be transitioning from early intervention (or birth to 3 years old services) to school based services over the summer or into next year? Are you wondering if the approaches are different between an IFSP and an IEP? In this episode we cover: 1) The process for your child being evaluated for qualification for an IEP step-by-step 2) Differences in approaches between the Individual Family Service Plan and an Indivualized Educati...
E131: Diagnoses vs Educational Label with Dr. Liz Leggiadro
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHave you ever throught your child got a medical diagnoses because of their qualification for an IEP? Did you ever stop to think that the educational label (ie. what the school used to qualify your child for an IEP) does not mean that they have a medical diagnoses? This episode details out the differences and what you need to know about each situation to get the best support for your child at school! In this episode we discuss: 1) What an outside evaluation looks like an does for your ...
E130: Summer Moves (Schools, Districts, States!)
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMoving schools? Moving districts? Moving states? It may be a pain, but you actually have a clear advantage of moving from one situation to the next (even though it may be scary, too!) In this episode we discuss: 1) The typical process of records exchange from one school to the next 2) How to set the tone with the next school to create an atmosphere of effective parent advocacy 3) The imporantace of making sure you understand what's in your child's IEP paperwork 4) Knowing what ques...
E129: IEP Denials
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWhat if you've gone through this whole evaluation process, trying to get your child an IEP...and thinking you are going in the right direction... And then you come to the eligibility meeting and your child is denied an IEP. So...what next?? In this episode we discuss: 1) Examining your reasons for an IEP to make sure you're on the right path 2) What you learned from the process (eligibility checklists, school culture, etc) 3) What supports WITHOUT an IEP could look like (using...
E128: How Do You Advocate if Your Child Masks at School? with Tara Marshall
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBDoes this sound familiar? Your child "keeps it together" during school hours...and then when arriving home for the day they fall apart emotionally and energetically. This isn't them being manipulitive, or tricky at all...they are what's termed "masking" at school, something that has been described in the autistic community as a very stressful experience. On this episode, we have guest Tara Marshall, an autistic adult and speech language assistant. She shares her experiences with maskin...
E127: 3 Pillars of Advocacy Case Study with Chellor Crossley
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBI mention this in every intro...and it's time to not only break it down, but actually have examples from a real live person of what focusing on these 3 areas has meant for a real parent advocate! As you will learn today, Chellor Crossley, parent advocate and resident guide for the self-care session included in The Parent Advocacy Club is here to guide us through her journey so far! (sumemr enrollment is open NOW for The Parent Advocacy Club! Check it out at www.TheIEPLab.com/club) In thi...
E126: Should You Use the Release of Information?
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBDo 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 w...
E125: Dyscalculia (or Specific Learning Disability in Math (SLD)) with Laura Jackson
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBDoes 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 cha...
E124: Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBHave 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 t...
E123: What Do I Ask For? with Scotti Weintraub
May 02, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBOne 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 takin...
E122: School Short Staffed? Try This!
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIs 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 get...
E121: Gifted (2e or Twice Exceptional) with Dr. Matt Zakreski
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBSome 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...
E120: Scheduling IEP Meetings
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWhen 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 s...
E119: Advocating for Social Emotional Supports with Valerie Cantella
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIf 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 a...
E118: Emotions and Advocacy
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBLet'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 ro...
E117: Your Parent Advocacy Circle of Influence
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBTHE DOORS TO THE ULTIMATE PARENT IEP PREP COURSE ARE OPEN! 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 ...
E116: What is the Most Effective Approach to Advocacy? [BONUS EPISODE]
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBBONUS 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" Don't forget to snag your IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide! Shownotes Hint The Ult...
E115: Does an IEP Transfer to College? With Dan Jordan of Accessing College
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOf 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 l...
E114: What About "Specials" and IEPs?! With Bryson Tarbet
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBYour 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...
E113: School Refusal
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDoes 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 FREE IEP Proc...
E112: How to Teach Kids to Self-Advocate for Accommodations with Megan Buck
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBHow 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 ...
E111: Special Education Administrators (Coordinators + Directors) [IEP Team BONUS Series]
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome 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...
E110: Parent Rights (aka Procedural Safeguards)
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBParent 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 FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step...
E109: Adaptive Physical Education [IEP
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBIn 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! FREE Download: IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group! Shownotes
E108: Dysgraphia (Handwriting) with Kelli Fetter
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn 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! Download Your Free IEP Process Ste...
E107: Principals [IEP Team BONUS Series]
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MBWhy 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! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group Shownotes
E106: What is an IEP "Season?"
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 22.2 MBSo...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! IEP Bootcamp (to understand how to read your child's IEP!) Join the Facebook Group Snag the Free IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Shownotes
E105: School Social Worker [IEP Team BONUS Series]
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MBDid 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 Join The IEP Bootcamp Join the Facebook Group Shownotes
E104: Barriers to Minority Advocacy with Maria Davis-Pierre
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 41.7 MBWe 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 exp...
E103: School Counselors [IEP Team BONUS Series]
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.2 MBCan 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!) Learn More a...