The Parent IEP Lab
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Episodes
E102: Understanding Your Child's IEP
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 27.6 MBDo 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! Register for IEP Bootcamp Join Facebook Group Shownotes
E101: School Nurse [IEP Team BONUS Series]
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBSchool 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 Register for the IEP Bootcamp to understand your child's IEP! Join ...
E100: Vision is More than 20/20 with Jaime Spencer
January 10, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWelcome 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! Register for The IEP Bootcamp January ...
E99: Gifted Educator [IEP Team BONUS Series]
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDid 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. Download IEP Process Step-By-St...
E98: The IEP Process Step-By-Step
January 03, 2023 10:03 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBKnowing 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! Download FREE IEP Process Step - By - Step Guide Sign up for the IEP Bootcamp! Shownotes
E97: Orientation & Mobility [IEP Team BONUS Series]
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBIf 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) Facebook Group FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Register for IEP Bootcamp January 27-29th...
E96: 5 Different Types of IEP Meetings (AND Parent Advocacy Opportunities for Each!)
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBIEPs 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! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide J...
E95: Audiologist with Amy Sarow [IEP Team BONUS Series]
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis 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 Download FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group Shownotes Connect with Amy!
E95: Audiologist with Amy Sorrow [IEP Team BONUS Series]
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis week's IEP Team BONUS Series has a special guest! Meet Amy Sorrow, 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 Download FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group Shownotes Connect with Amy!
E94: Presuming Competence with DJ Nicholson
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBSchool 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 sc...
E93: Physical Therapist [IEP Team BONUS Series]
December 15, 2022 10:03 - 20 minutes - 19 MBDid 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! Register for the IEP Bootcamp January 27-29th! Download the FREE IEP Process S...
E92: IEP Meeting Excusals
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat 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 t...
E91: Occupational Therapist (OT) [IEP Team BONUS Series]
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn 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 Join Fa...
E90: 4 Levels of Placement with Angelica Medrano
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBPlacement 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 placem...
E89: School Psychologists [IEP Team BONUS Series]
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWelcome 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! Facebook Group **NEW** Free Guide: IEP Process Ste-By-Step Guide (including when to share parent input!) Shownotes
E88: Parent Rights, Inclusion & Placement with Ashley Barlow
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWelcome 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 o...
E86: Why Collaboration? With Lisa Baskin-Wright
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 34.4 MBWe 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! Shownotes Facebook Group LAST WEEK TO ENTER THE G...
E87: Speech Language Pathologists [IEP Team BONUS Series]
November 21, 2022 17:56 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB**LAST DAY FOR GIVEAWAY!!** 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) Shownotes Join the Facebook Group! ...
E85: Preschool Teachers (General Education AND Special Education (ECSE's)!
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome 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 ...
E84: How to Get an Aid/Paraprofessional/Para/Para-pro!
November 15, 2022 10:19 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBWe 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. Shownotes Facebook Group To enter the giveaway: Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred p...
E83: General Education Teacher [IEP Team BONUS Series]
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis 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! Also! Here is the information to enter the giveaway! How to Enter the Giveaway: Rate and Review th...
E82: Tier 2 Support: MTSS/RTI/SST with Sabrina Axt
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBMultitiered 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...
E81: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher & Teacher of Visually Impaired [IEP Team BONUS Series]
November 03, 2022 09:07 - 20 minutes - 21.9 MBIEP 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...
E80: Accommodations: A Trial and Error Approach!
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MBEpisode 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 yo...
E79: Special Education Teachers: Qualifications & What They Do! [IEP Team BONUS SERIES!]
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB[Scroll down for giveaway details!] 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 t...
E78: What is an Educational Therapist? With Wendy Taylor
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 23 MBEpisode 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 ...
E77: Giveaway! [Enter by Thanksgiving 2022!]
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MBToday 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 I...
E76: Paraprofessionals/Aides/Paraeducators/Para's
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MB**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 IE...
E75: Multiple Disability [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBWelcome 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 dis...
E74: The "D" Word: Data!
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.13 MBEpisode 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 Worksho...
E73: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
October 10, 2022 14:33 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBTraumatic 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 ...
E72: Discovering Your Child's Strengths with Staci Neustadt
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBWe 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 informat...
E71: Developmental Delay [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MB***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 ...
E70: Working Through Barriers to Inclusion with Kathy Brill
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36 MBAre 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 s...
E69: Deaf/Blindness [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBDeaf/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...
E68: Social Skills + IEPs with Rebecca Beaudet
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBHave 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 teac...
Welcome to The Parent IEP Lab!
September 19, 2022 14:37 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBWelcome! 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 fi...
E67: Visual Impairment Including Blindness [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]
September 15, 2022 01:46 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBThe 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 ca...
E66: Math Anxiety with Allison Dillard of Allison Loves Math
September 13, 2022 09:08 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBDoes 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 ...
E65: Hearing Impairment Including Deafness [BONUS Eligibility Category Series]
September 08, 2022 13:47 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBIf 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 supporte...
E64: Behavioral Pediatricians & IEPs with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBHave 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 t...
E63 - Intellectual Disability [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBThere 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 Col...
E62: Assistive Technology Evaluations
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBHave 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 ...
E61: Orthopedic Impairment [BONUS Eligibility Category Series]
August 25, 2022 14:02 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIf 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 ...
E60: Specialized Instruction in the IEP with ADHD Experts The Childhood Collective
August 23, 2022 09:03 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBThere’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...
E59 - Speech and Language Impairment (SLI) [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIf 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...
E58: Let's Talk IEP Goals with Matt Cloven
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MBHave 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....
E57: Serious Emotional Disability (SED) [Eligibility Bonus Series!]
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBSerious 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): http...
E56: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat 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/I...
E55 Other Health Impairment (OHI) [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBOther 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 wel...