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The school has asked for access to your child's medical records. Now what? Do I have to share my child’s medical records with the IEP team? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

And hey, my book is on sale today at Barnes & Noble ! Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

What parents need to know about IEEs-Independent Education Evaluations. When and how to ask for one, what criteria to use to ask for one and what to do once you've received an IEE report. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Hiring an IEP advocate or Special Education Advocate is a tough decision. Here are some things to consider before you take the plunge. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Students with IEPs can continue in public schools until ages 19 or even 25. But should they? And who decides? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

A bill just passed in the House that could mean big cuts to Medicaid —even though the word Medicaid isn’t in it. Sound sneaky? That’s because it is. In this episode, I’m breaking down: ✅ What this bill actually does ✅ The myths about Medicaid fraud that keep getting repeated (and why they’re bogus) ✅ Why we must take action—today, not tomorrow ✅ How to call, email, and visit your senator to ma...

Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

From Entitlement to Eligibility : The Wake-Up Call Special Needs Parents Usually Aren't Expecting. It's important for parents, especially if your child has a lot of needs, that you understand this concept as you move to adult services. Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the...

Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Did you know that 1/3 of all kids with autism develop seizures? I've got a lot of mom guilt and "shoulda, coulda, woulda" surrounding my son's seizure condition. Here's what to look for and where to get more information. What you need to know if your child is at risk for developing seizures. Read the blog post: 6 Things I wish I'd been told about my son's seizure...

The budget to cut Medicaid was discussed last night at 1 am. Details, thoughts, and action items.  Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Welcome to another episode of Don't IEP Alone with your host, Lisa Lightner. In today’s deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Lisa reflects on a recent visit to Atlantic City and uses her experience walking its streets as a lens to examine larger issues surrounding disability, mental health, addiction, and the consequences of societal neglect. Drawing from her years of advocacy and f...

Get the book: https://adayinourshoes.com/book/ Welcome back to Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner! As we approach the end of the school year, Lisa dives into the home stretch with timely advice for families navigating IEPs, particularly around Extended School Year (ESY) services. In this candid and heartfelt episode, Lisa shares her personal experiences as a special needs parent, reflecting o...

Don't miss: https://adayinourshoes.com/book/ Welcome back to “Don’t IEP Alone” with Lisa Lightner, your go-to podcast for all things IEPs and special education advocacy. In today’s episode, Lisa dives into a whirlwind week packed with high-profile statements, policy updates, and a Supreme Court case that could have far-reaching implications for families of children with disabilities. Lisa bre...

Welcome back to Don’t IEP Alone, your go-to podcast for real talk about IEPs, advocacy, and navigating the world of special education. I’m your host, Lisa Lightner, and in today’s episode, I’m catching you up on some big updates—like the release of my very first book coming out this October (and yes, you can already pre-order it!). I dig into what it’s really like working as an advocate, juggling...

An unfortunate trend I see every spring as a Special Education Advocate--the school frequently calling parents to come pick up their child. Usually due to behaviors. So what can you do? Listen and find out. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

This happens so often this time of year and it makes me nuts. You cannot discriminate against any protected class, yet kids with IEPs are excluded from field trips all the time. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Too many parents don't know what a PWN is, yet it is one of the most important parts of the IEP process . I call it the "little known game changer" in the IEP process. Listen to find out what it is and how to use it.  Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

All of your rights as an IEP parent are listed in Procedural Safeguards. Here are a few of the important highlights. IEP Procedural Safeguards Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Parents ask me all the time, "Can I ask for this?" or "What about this?"  So what can you ask for on an IEP? What are the limits?  Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

When you're crying during an IEP meeting, chances are you're not feeling strong and empowered. I'm sharing some great tips on how to not cry at your IEP meeting . Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Content mentioned in episode:  IEP vs 504: What’s the Same? And Which is Better to Have? In this episode, Lisa addresses significant changes within the US Department of Education and the impact these could have on IDEA and Section 504, including legal battles and personnel changes at the Office of Civil Rights. She explores the pros and cons of IEPs versus 504 plans, highlighting the importance of...

Would you like to have your IEP questions answered by a Special Education Advocate? You can email them to me at Lisa @ ADayInOurShoes.com Plus, an update on my son. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Honestly, I haven't stressed out about an IEP meeting in years. Years, I tell you! Here's why. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book