Answering a parent's questions about school discipline. When your Child is Suspended from School.{5 action steps, with or without an IEP/504} Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Quest...
Nov 07, 2019β’15 min
Answering a reader question from Iowa. And her question reminds me of that South Park episode when Cartman keeps yelling "Respect my authoritah!" Most importantly, read your IEP Procedural Safeguards . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βοΏ½...
Nov 05, 2019β’15 min
I'm answering a parent's question on how to get something added to an IEP. Here is the blog post I reference in the podcast about PWN Prior Written Notice . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate...
Oct 31, 2019β’12 min
Sharing my submitted testimony to the Senate Education Committee Hearing on Charter School entities, October 2019. If you'd like to get involved in lobbying for our kids, I have a free guide. How to Become a Citizen Lobbyist or Advocate in 12 Easy Steps. Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracki...
Oct 29, 2019β’22 min
Part 2 of my discussion with Special Education Attorney Jennifer Price . Today we're discussing the various complaint options available to parents, such as OCR, professional misconduct and more. Jennifer's Book---> https://amzn.to/2MoJY21 Website---> https://jenniferpricelaw.com Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder...
Oct 24, 2019β’34 min
Join me and Pittsburgh-based Special Ed Attorney Jennifer Price . We're chatting IDEA, Due Process and more. Get Jennifer's book---> https://amzn.to/35C9Pvb Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advoc...
Oct 22, 2019β’26 min
Hello Washington! If you would like to ask me a question, fill out this form . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing ...
Oct 17, 2019β’14 min
A phrase that applies to IEPs and life. For more assistance, join the Facebook group . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without...
Oct 15, 2019β’27 min
A mom in Florida, writes to me, with hopefully a question that applies to everyone. For more information: Visit A Day in our Shoes . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° Ho...
Oct 10, 2019β’10 min
Answering a listener's FERPA concerns. My blog post about FERPA and records. How {and when!} to request your childβs IEP records and files. {including FERPA request} Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an...
Oct 08, 2019β’25 min
A parent in Florida wants to know why there are state regs separate from IDEA Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing y...
Oct 03, 2019β’23 min
You've got a 1:1 special education paraprofessional on your IEP, now what? Blog Posts referenced in Podcast: How to Get a 1:1 Aide/Para added to your childβs IEP. {Special Education Paraprofessionals} Your IEP has a 1:1 Aide, now what? Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Paren...
Oct 01, 2019β’25 min
A discussion of the differences between educational models and the rest of society. Here is the blog post I reference in the podcast: Most parents donβt know these 7 things about IEPs. Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy...
Sep 24, 2019β’27 min
A student (15) is refusing services, what can Mom do? Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!...
Sep 18, 2019β’16 min
A mom asks how to make sure that her daughter's evaluations are good ones, and catch everything. Blog posts referenced in podcast: 13 Tips for Successful and Relevant IEP Evaluations. 5 Parts of the IEP process not to be missed! (by parents) Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for...
Sep 17, 2019β’13 min
A parent is asking how to be a better advocate. Blog Post referenced in podcast: What you need to become an IEP Advocate Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect...
Sep 12, 2019β’27 min
Despite lawyers and due process, her child can still only read at a 3rd grade level. Blog posts referenced in podcast: Comp Ed Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to C...
Sep 10, 2019β’16 min
A mom in Arizona is having trouble getting IEP evaluations. Blog posts referenced in chat: Charter Schools and Special Education How to Request IEP Evaluations Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advoc...
Sep 05, 2019β’14 min
I'm back! It's back to school and back to podcast time. Here's why I was gone. Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing ...
Sep 04, 2019β’21 min
A mom asks about her child's referral to special ed, but I have a few questions for her. The short answer to your question: No, a teacher cannot just place a child in special ed. Here are the blog posts I reference in the podcast: RTI LRE Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Pa...
Jul 24, 2019β’12 min
The IEP team should always presume competence. Here are some of the blog posts I reference in the podcast: IEP transition IEP Vision Statement Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Ques...
Jul 22, 2019β’17 min
Some changes to the blog, podcast and Facebook page. For the Ask an Advocate feature, click this link---> IEP Podcast Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect...
Jul 17, 2019β’12 min
Wrapping up the series on the parts of the IEP. Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!...
Jun 26, 2019β’15 min
Some states have an IEP section called "Location of Services." But what does it mean? Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without ...
Jun 24, 2019β’15 min
Disability Classification and Eligibility Categories on the IEP Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!...
Jun 19, 2019β’22 min
What parents should know about IEP placements and special education . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind...
Jun 17, 2019β’23 min
Extended School Year -ESY and your IEP. Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!...
Jun 12, 2019β’21 min
The related services section of the IEP -what parents should know. Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!...
Jun 10, 2019β’15 min
What parents need to know about the SDIs and accommodations section of the IEP . Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents π§° IEP Toolkit for Parents π©βπ» Online Advocacy Training π Ask an Advocate your IEP Question π§° How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losin...
Jun 05, 2019β’23 min
I'm discussing each section of the IEP and how to use them. Today we're talking about IEP Goals, and here is the link to the flow chart I reference. The Ultimate IEP Goal Bank~1000s of Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives. IEP Goals, Accommodations and Strategies Support the show π£Preorder my book π£ Amazon Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble ! More IEP help for you--at home or at school-- π Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff) π Free IEP Binder for Parents βοΈ IEP Goa...
Jun 03, 2019β’25 min
