IEP Meeting Prep

Podcasts that get you prepared for your upcoming IEP meeting!

#80 - Accommodations: Trail and Error Approach!

E80: Accommodations: A Trial and Error Approach! Episode 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. Libsyn Player Getting your child the right accomodations is so important for their success. But …

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#76 - Paraprofessionals/Aides/Paras

E76: Paraprofessionals/Aides/Paraeducators/Para’s 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! If your child has an IEP, …

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#75 - Multiple Disabilities [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]

E75: Multiple Disability [Eligibility Category BONUS Series] Welcome 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! E75: Multiple Disabilities [00:00:00] …

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#73 - Traumatic Brain Injury [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]

E73: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) [Eligibility Category BONUS Series] Traumatic 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 …

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#72 - Discovering Your Child’s Strengths with Staci Neustadt

E72: Discovering Your Child’s Strengths with Staci Neustadt We 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 …

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#71 - Developmental Delay (DD) [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]

E71: Developmental Delay [Eligibility Category BONUS Series] 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 …

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#70 - Working Through Barriers to Inclusion with Kathy Brill

E70: Working Through Barriers to Inclusion with Kathy Brill Are 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 …

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#69 - Deaf/Blindness [Eligibility Category Bonus Series]

E69: Deaf/Blindness [Eligibility Category BONUS Series] Deaf/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 …

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#68 - Social Skills + IEPs with Rebecca Beaudet

E68: Social Skills + IEPs with Rebecca Beaudet Have 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. Have you ever found yourself wondering …

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