The Parent IEP Lab
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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!
www.TheIEPLab.com
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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Episodes
E54 Emotions & Advocacy with Kyira Wackett
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBOur 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 ...
E53: Specific Learning Disability (SLD) [Bonus Eligibility Category Series]
July 28, 2022 09:08 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBIf 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 The Parent IEP Lab Insiders Facebook Group
E52: What Does a Good Parent/School Relationship Look Like? With Gary Martinez Jr of the STAR Program!
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBAre 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. ...
E51: Autism Spectrum Disorder [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBWhy 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/
E50: Do You Need a Facilitated IEP? With Katherine Rains (CO Dept of Edu)
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBHave 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 ser...
E49: Overview of IEP Eligibility Categories, Why They Matter (or Don't) And Why the School May be Fighting You on a Category!
July 14, 2022 09:07 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBHave 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
E48: What IEP Paperwork Should You Keep, And What Should You Toss?
July 12, 2022 09:05 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBUnsure 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://url...
Episode 47: Tutoring and IEPs with Jessy of Ace Cookie Tutoring
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBHave 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 a...
Episode 46: Moving States or Districts Over the Summer with an IEP: How to Make it a Smooth Transition!
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDecoding 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 nei...
Episode 45: IEP Accommodations and Inclusion with Tim of Action Driven Education
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20 MBIf 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://urlgen...
Episode 44: State Standards & Goals: (How to Find Them & How Schools Use Them!)
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBDid 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/
Episode 43: School Team isn't Following the IEP? What Parents Can Do! with Vickie and Amanda from Inclusive Education Project
June 07, 2022 12:45 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBEver had a school team not follow through on the IEP? Join me along with Vickie & Amanda, SPED attourneys to hear what you can do about it! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode43
Episode 42- End of the School Year IEP Advocacy (Should I Push for This Now or Wait?) - 5/30/22, 8.53 PM
May 31, 2022 20:54 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIf you are wondering if you should push for that IEP meeting to be held, or for you to request that evaluation, this podcast is for you! Context always helps advocacy efforts, so we start there with what your case manager is up to at this time of year. THEN, we will talk about the advantages of speaking up now, and some alternitives if your first choice isn't going to happen in the next several weeks! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode42 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/...
Episode 41: How to Feel Heard and Communicate Who Your Child is with Ease: How to Write a Vision Statement!
May 24, 2022 09:05 - 36 minutes - 53.4 MBHave 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 state...
Episode 40: [Parent Spotlight] [Emotions and IEP Prep] with Victoria from A Contagious Smile
May 17, 2022 09:11 - 19 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat better way to learn how to advocate in an IEP than from parents just like you who have been there? Stick to the end to learn Victoria's reccomendations for getting your child a supportive and effective learning plan! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode40 EYA Insiders Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/
Episode 39- Early Intervention to School Based IEP Evaluation Process - 5322 9.19 AM
May 10, 2022 09:21 - 29 minutes - 43.3 MBWhy are these two systems so drastically different? And where do you fit it as the parent? This is actually the BIGGEST opportunity for parent advocacy, and I give you three questions to make sure you ask before the evaluation ends to launch your parent advocacy career to the next level and get the support your child needs in the school! shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast EYA Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/
Episode 38: Assistive Technology Tools for Dyslexia [Listener Request!]
May 03, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBKnowledge of technology accommodations for children with dyslexia (or any reading learning disability) and IEPs varies SO MUCH from district to district! Listen to find out if your child has access to these tools and if they are something you want to try out! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-38 IEP Paperwork Workshop: www.parentfriendlyot.com/paperwork
Episode 37- Pros and Cons of Retention for a Child with an IEP (aka "Holding Back")
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 59.5 MBRetaining your child on an IEP (or "holding them back") is a really hard decision, frought with emotions. Everyone appears to have a strong opinion, and parents can feel belittled and judged no matter what decision they make. Not anymore! Listen to this episode to hear the pros and cons, PLUS check out the show notes for a link to a tool to help you make the best decision for your family! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-37 IEP Paperwork Workshop Signup: www.parentfriendlyot.com...
Episode 36: High Impact Accommodations for Reading and Math [free resource alert] with Jenna of Learning Link
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBEvery 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!]
Episode 35-A Framework to Identify Hidden Needs to Make a BIG Impact
April 12, 2022 09:03 - 28 minutes - 39 MBFocusing on the wrong IEP goals can put your child back YEARS and cause tons of behavior problems and create frustration for your child, you, and the school team. Don't overlook something that's right under your nose-basic needs. We discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how to use this simple framework to prioritize your child's needs! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast Parent IEP Starter Pack [NEWLY UPDATED] www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack
Episode 34: 3 Reasons Why IEPs are Stressful for Parents (and What to Do About it!)
April 05, 2022 09:42 - 36 minutes - 53.8 MBWhy 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
Episode 33: How to Help Your Child with Communication Device Needs with Courtney Burnett, SLPA and special needs parent
March 29, 2022 09:32 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin me and Courtney Burnett, SLPA and special needs parent in discussion communication devices (AAC or Augmentitive and Alternitive Communication Devices or "talkers")! When to know if your child needs one, old school professional thinking to watch out for, how to request and fund one, and how to get it in the IEP! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast Parent IEP Starter Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack
Episode 32: The Difference Between an IEP and 504: Specialized Instruction!
March 22, 2022 09:13 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBOne of the most common confusions is the difference between an IEP and a 504! As students can switch between a 504 and an IEP (in any order), it's important to know the difference if the team suggests one. You know your child best and what they need -- listen to learn and decide what to advocate for! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast Free Parent IEP Starter Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack
Episode 31: ESY (Extended School Year): Like Summer School, But Not!
March 15, 2022 10:03 - 32 minutes - 47.2 MBEver hear ESY thrown around like you are supposed to know what it means? Let's dive into why you may want to advocate for ESY -- AND why you may not want it for your child! Also, we talk about how children qualify for ESY services! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast Parent IEP Get Started Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack
Episode 30 -- Let's Talk Advocates! A Neurodivergent Parent and Advocate's Perspective
March 08, 2022 10:53 - 30 minutes - 44.4 MBMany of us need an expert in our corner! Join me with Jessica Beaty, a parent and professional advocate! Join us as we talk about how to tell when you need an advocate, what they do, and how to choose one! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast FREE Parent IEP Get Started Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack
Episode 29: Your Pre-IEP Pep Talk
March 01, 2022 10:30 - 23 minutes - 34.8 MBRight 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
Episode 29: Your Pre-IEP Pep Talk
March 01, 2022 10:30Right 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
Episode 28: Case Manager Insights from an Autism program Teacher -- with Gabriella Gonzalez
February 22, 2022 10:18 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBWhat is an "Autism Program"? Who does it support, what does the transition "in" and "out" of the program look like, and what are some things that make the parent-teacher relationship strong and supportive for the child? Join me with Gabriella Gonzalez as we get insights about specialized programming and even address some touchy topics such as behavior management and how this is *hopefully* changing in schools!
Episode 27: Questions to Ask Your Team Before a School or Team Transition (Freebie Alert!)
February 15, 2022 10:15 - 42 minutes - 62 MBIs your child going from preschool to Kinder? Elementary to middle school? Are you moving, changing districts, or choosing a school within the same district? In this episode, we are talking about standard meetings and events you can ask for as well as the top 10 questions to ask the receiving team to get a better idea of what your child's school life would look like at that school! Freebie link: www.parentfriendlyot.com/transition Show Notes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-27
Episode 26: When is it time to Hire A Special Education Lawyer? With Julie Carter from Julie Carter Law
February 08, 2022 09:39 - 38 minutes - 55.8 MBJoin 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
Episode 25: Problem Solving Options for When You Want to Feel Heard
February 01, 2022 10:17 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBWhat 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 Free Parent Priority Guide: www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide
Episode 24: The New Way to FBA! Helping to Support Children with Behavior Concerns in their IEP Through a Neurodiverse Lens!
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 58 MBAs 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 a...
Episode 23: Parent Expectations of an IEP (And a Special Invite!)
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 57.2 MBExpectations 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! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com The Parent IEP Priority Guide: www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide
Episode 22: Parents Set the Tone for the IEP! No, Really!
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MBDo you realize how much power you have in that IEP meetings? Do you even know you set the tone with your communication outside the IEP itself? This week's episode is all about those little tips and hacks to set the right tone for the IEP meeting. Don't forget about the FREE webinar series starting this week! You can register for Leveraging Your Parent Role in the IEP @ www.parentfriendlyot.com/webinar !
Episode 21: Why is it the parent's job to advocate?
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBI always thought it was odd that a parent was supposed to be this huge contributor to the IEP meeting with no training. In this episode we list the 3 reasons why you need to level up your advocating game this year! Doors to The Parent IEP Academy open on January 18th!! Find out more: www.parentfriendlyot.com/course and don't miss the FREE webinars on the Parent Role in the IEP! Check out the schedule www.parentfriendlyot.com/webinar (coming soon) OR check Insta or Facebook to register @Par...
Episode 20: Covey's 7 Habits and IEP Advocacy!
December 28, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBStephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of my favorite books. In this episode, we go through the 7 Habits and outline how they align perfectly to the skills of a great parent IEP advocate! The Parent IEP Academy launches January 18th! Find out more information or purchase now to get access to the BONUS module-the Child Strengths Challenge to get started right away! www.parentfriendlyot.com/course shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com
Episode 19-Power Dynamics in the IEP Team (And What You Can Do About It!)
December 21, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBPart 1 in The Parent IEP Academy Value Series! We discuss WHY it feels like a you vs. school situation in some behind-the-scenes information. ALSO-we discuss who will be the change of the schools as we know it (ahehem...it won't be the next president) AND how you can turn the school team into allies for your child by doing something so simple. The waitlist for The Parent IEP Academy is NOW OPEN! Click the link below to learn more about the course and the BONUS! Doors officially open January ...
Episode 19-Power Dynamics in the IEP Team (And What You Can Do About It!)
December 21, 2021 07:00Part 1 in The Parent IEP Academy Value Series! We discuss WHY it feels like a you vs. school situation in some behind-the-scenes information. ALSO-we discuss who will be the change of the schools as we know it (ahehem...it won't be the next president) AND how you can turn the school team into allies for your child by doing something so simple. The waitlist for The Parent IEP Academy is NOW OPEN! Click the link below to learn more about the course and the BONUS! Doors officially open January ...
Episode 19- Understanding Power Dynamics in the IEP Team and How to Create Allies
December 20, 2021 19:00I get serious and straight on this one-because when I started ParentFriendlyOT I said I wanted to share what I felt I couldn't while working for the school. There is a definite power dynamic between school teams and parents-it doesn't serve anyone to ignore it. That feeling you are "less-than" is icky and infuriating. In this podcast, I tell you about how schools are structured and what to do to leverage your team and get the best out of them for their child. Listen to the end to hear your c...
Episode 18: Specific Learning Disability and the IEP
December 14, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 69.5 MBIf your child has a speech language impairment (SLI) OR a specific learning disability (SLD) you need to listen to this episode! Chelsea is a wealth of information about the qualification process and outside evaluations (remotely) to gain more information about your child and how to help them in the long term! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast FREE Parent IEP Priority Guide: www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide Parent IEP Academy: www.parentfriendlyot.com/course
Episode 18: Specific Learning Disability and the IEP With Chelsea DiMarzio, MA, CCC-SLP of The LD Expert
December 14, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 69.5 MBIf your child has a speech language impairment (SLI) OR a specific learning disability (SLD) you need to listen to this episode! Chelsea is a wealth of information about the qualification process and outside evaluations (remotely) to gain more information about your child and how to help them in the long term! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast FREE Parent IEP Priority Guide: www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide Parent IEP Academy: www.parentfriendlyot.com/course
Episode 17- What if my IEP provider isn't a good fit?
December 06, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MBSnag your copy of the FREE Parent IEP Priority Guide at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide ! Have you ever had an issue with an IEP provider? It can feel personal, and of course as parents it brings out a side in us we never knew we had! This episode talks about what you can do to get the most positive results for your child with an IEP though advocating with problem solving in mind! Communication with the SPED and IEP team is always tricky, and there absolutely is a right and a wrong way if you...
We have an IEP, NOW WHAT?!
November 22, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 47 MBThat IEP meeting can be a big push-and now it's finalized! With the rush and the stress over, you would think it's all smooth sailing. But how can you tell if it's a plan that is truly working for your child with a disability? Follow along as we discuss the ins and outs of following up and following through with the parent role in the IEP! Don't forget to catch the show notes at www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast and download the free Parent IEP Priority Guide (AND CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL FOR UPCOM...
{BONUS EPISODE} IEP Accommodations are for More Than School!
November 18, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 43 MBThis BONUS episode addresses how to use portions of the IEP (specifically accommodations) to community activities such as soccer, adaptive horseback riding, you name it! All of us accommodate how and when we support people depending on their individual needs-because we know them so well! For others in the community trying to help, accommodations may be the key for success to help others support your child in community activities. Find show notes at www.parentfriendlyot.com as well as the sli...
Episode 13: Intro to Accommodations in the IEP
November 15, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 46 MBAccommodations are the most underrated part of the IEP. Sometimes getting no attention-these are the ways we can make school a more personalized experience for our children. Find links to the research articles at www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast under the show notes for this podcast. Need some help walking through setting your priorities for your next IEP? Go to www.facebook.com/parentfriendlyot to sign up for one of the upcoming parent workshops! This 2-hour, interactive workshop helps pare...
Episode 12: The Difference Between Outpatient and IEP School Based Therapy
November 09, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBI read a comment by a parent who stated "I want my child to have an IEP so they don't have to have outpatient therapies." I cringed a little-because sometimes they work on the same things, but most of the time they don't! Listen to hear the difference between the two settings to decide which one is right for your child and family. Check out the show notes at www.parentfriendlyot.com and the free Parent IEP Priority Guide at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide ! We are also open for registration f...
Episode 11- What do I ask for at the IEP (Setting Parent IEP Priorities)
November 02, 2021 02:30 - 39 minutes - 55.8 MB"What do I ask for?" You know you are supposed to advocate for your child in the IEP, but HOW are you supposed to know WHAT to ask for? Learn the 4-step process to gaining insight on what your priorities are, how to communicate them, and who the service providers are. PLUS learn from what other parents do to increase communication in their team about how their child is doing on their goals. The companion guide can be found for free at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide Don't forget to subscribe ...
Episode 16- Outside Evaluation vs IEP School Label or Identification
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBJoin me for an amazing conversation with Elizabeth (Liz) Leggiadro, Psyd! Liz is a licensed clinical psychologist AND school psychologist that works in BOTH settings. We discuss the differences between an outside diagnosis and access to these evaluations as well as the IEP team and their response to an outside evaluation. You can find the show notes including a link to the Colorado State's Dyslexia fact sheet Liz mentions at www.parentfriendlyot.com ! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast...
Deciding Services for Your Child
October 26, 2021 02:57 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBBefore you fight for more service minutes and pick up that rope, you need to listen to this episode! How are services actually supposed to be decided? It's not on diagnoses or even disability category. Listen to learn the process of properly advocating and helping your IEP team decide the best services to support your child's goals in the next year! If you need additional support in walking you through determining your child's IEP priorities for the next year, go to www.parentfriendlyot.com/...
Episode 10: Deciding Services for Your Child
October 26, 2021 02:57 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBBefore you fight for more service minutes and pick up that rope, you need to listen to this episode! How are services actually supposed to be decided? It's not on diagnoses or even disability category. Listen to learn the process of properly advocating and helping your IEP team decide the best services to support your child's goals in the next year! If you need additional support in walking you through determining your child's IEP priorities for the next year, go to www.parentfriendlyot.com/...