Do you ever get nervous when your child’s IEP is around the corner? Do you ever feel like you are a necessary but unwelcome guest at the meeting? Do you ever feel lost in the meeting and not sure what to do? Listen to feel empowered and excited about the parent role in the IEP-it really is …
Special education doesn’t look at all like what we experienced when we were children. With added restrictions about visits, it’s hard to know what this looks like, what other parents ask for as far as IEP meetings go, and feel like you don’t have a seat at the IEP table. In this episode, learn the …
Who is this case manager person, and what do they actually do? Do I have any control over who I get, and what happens if they aren’t helping me advocate for my kid? Case managers are super important in the IEP process, as they can make your job as a parent advocate so much easier, …
Elevate Your Advocacy podcast Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 41: How to Communicate Who Your Child is with Ease: How to Write a Vision Statement If you are a parent of a child with a disability in the US and want to become a better advocate and learn about the IEP process, THIS is the podcast …
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Beth Liesenfeld, occupational therapist, shares the mission of the Elevate Your Advocacy Podcast: to help parents of disabled children get the most out of their advocacy efforts through understanding and leveraging the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process. Expect to hear from parents who have been through the process, quick tips and explanations, stories of real …
