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E93: Physical Therapist [IEP Team BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - December 15, 2022 10:03 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDid 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) Qualific...
E92: IEP Meeting Excusals
The Parent IEP Lab - December 13, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat 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 ...
E91: Occupational Therapist (OT) [IEP Team BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - December 08, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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) ...
E90: 4 Levels of Placement with Angelica Medrano
The Parent IEP Lab - December 06, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPlacement 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 a...
E89: School Psychologists [IEP Team BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - December 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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-Ste...
E88: Parent Rights, Inclusion & Placement with Ashley Barlow
The Parent IEP Lab - November 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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 educa...
E86: Why Collaboration? With Lisa Baskin-Wright
The Parent IEP Lab - November 22, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe 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,...
E87: Speech Language Pathologists [IEP Team BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - November 21, 2022 17:56 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating**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 p...
E85: Preschool Teachers (General Education AND Special Education (ECSE's)!
The Parent IEP Lab - November 17, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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 c...
E84: How to Get an Aid/Paraprofessional/Para/Para-pro!
The Parent IEP Lab - November 15, 2022 10:19 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe 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 structu...
E83: General Education Teacher [IEP Team BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - November 10, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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 sect...
E82: Tier 2 Support: MTSS/RTI/SST with Sabrina Axt
The Parent IEP Lab - November 08, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMultitiered 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 a...
E81: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher & Teacher of Visually Impaired [IEP Team BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - November 03, 2022 09:07 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIEP 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...
E80: Accommodations: A Trial and Error Approach!
The Parent IEP Lab - November 01, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEpisode 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 sch...
E79: Special Education Teachers: Qualifications & What They Do! [IEP Team BONUS SERIES!]
The Parent IEP Lab - October 27, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating[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 quali...
E78: What is an Educational Therapist? With Wendy Taylor
The Parent IEP Lab - October 25, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEpisode 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 u...
E77: Giveaway! [Enter by Thanksgiving 2022!]
The Parent IEP Lab - October 20, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday 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” ...
E76: Paraprofessionals/Aides/Paraeducators/Para's
The Parent IEP Lab - October 18, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating**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 pa...
E75: Multiple Disability [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - October 13, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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 t...
E74: The "D" Word: Data!
The Parent IEP Lab - October 11, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEpisode 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, ...
E73: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - October 10, 2022 14:33 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTraumatic 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 cat...
E72: Discovering Your Child's Strengths with Staci Neustadt
The Parent IEP Lab - October 04, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe 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 Speec...
E71: Developmental Delay [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - September 29, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating***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 ...
E70: Working Through Barriers to Inclusion with Kathy Brill
The Parent IEP Lab - September 27, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAre 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...
E69: Deaf/Blindness [Eligibility Category BONUS Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - September 22, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDeaf/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...
E68: Social Skills + IEPs with Rebecca Beaudet
The Parent IEP Lab - September 20, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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 s...
Welcome to The Parent IEP Lab!
The Parent IEP Lab - September 19, 2022 14:37 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome! 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 chil...
E67: Visual Impairment Including Blindness [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - September 15, 2022 01:46 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe 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 categorie...
E66: Math Anxiety with Allison Dillard of Allison Loves Math
The Parent IEP Lab - September 13, 2022 09:08 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDoes 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, ...
E65: Hearing Impairment Including Deafness [BONUS Eligibility Category Series]
The Parent IEP Lab - September 08, 2022 13:47 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf 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...
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