Lisa Lightner

Don't IEP Alone.

Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations.  Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education.  When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our S...

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Lisa Lightner

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Education

Podcast website

adayinourshoes.com

Latest episode

Feb 13, 2026

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Episodes

OT Skills and Distance Learning 02.06.2020

I'm chatting with OT Jaime Bassman about easy ways to practice OT skills during distance learning . You can click that hyperlink above to watch the video or read the transcript. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Attorney-Advocate chat about Distance Learning and IEPs 01.06.2020

I'm chatting with 2 special education attorneys about all things. To watch the video or read the transcript: https://adayinourshoes.com/attorney-advocate-distance-learning-ieps/ Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Q&A about Distance Learning with an IEP 29.05.2020

I'm taking parent questions about distance learning during the pandemic. This is the audio from a Facebook Live event. To watch the video or read the transcript:  COVID-19, FAPE and Distance Learning Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Understanding PWN 23.04.2020

A review of PWN and its importance. THis is a Facebook live event that I did a few months ago, but I uploaded the video file to here as a podcast. Read more about the PWN:  Prior Written Notice PWN: The little known game-changer in the IEP process. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Working on Social Skills at Home 22.04.2020

Recap of my chat with Ashley Rose from Mission Cognition; she shared some ideas on how to work on social skills while we're stuck at home. You can read the list of ideas or watch the video here: 18 Tips to work on Social Skills/SEL while you’re stuck at home (from a BCBA!) Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

PWNs, Assessments and FAPE during school shutdown 20.04.2020

I hosted a Facebook Live event about schools issuing PWNs during the shutdown. IF you wish to read more about this or watch the video instead, you can do so here: Extended School Closings | Some schools issuing PWNs as a Placement Change. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Unpopular Opinions-I'm not expecting FAPE. 16.03.2020

Choosing my battles in this time of crisis. Coronavirus and School Closings | Will your child still receive IEP services? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Inadequate 504 Plans and IEPs with Attorney Steve Jacobson 05.03.2020

Part 2 of my discussion with Steve Jacobson from Jacobson and John, LLP. We covered so much! We talked about AT equipment out of school, before and after care programs, section 504, some hallmarks of bad IEPs and 504s and so much more. If you'd like to contact Jacobson and John, a special education law firm near Philadelphia , you can do so through that hyperlink. Support the show Other ways...

The Brain Recovery Project 03.03.2020

I'm talking IEPs, seizures, research and more with Monika Jones from the Brain Recovery Project. To learn more about: The Brain Recovery Project Our mission is simple: We help children reach their full potential after brain surgery to stop seizures The Brain Recovery Project: Childhood Epilepsy Surgery Foundation 969 Colorado Blvd. | Suite 101 | Los Angeles, CA 90041 We help kids reach their...

I'll be the wet blanket 11.02.2020

I hate being the bearer of bad news. I really do. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Talking about the Good Things in Life 06.02.2020

Join me as I chat with Genia from GoodThingsInLife.org . We're talking about our kids' social roles , ableism, inclusion, tokenism, inspiration porn , chronic grief and so much more. Please note: This is much longer than most of my podcast episodes. I decided to leave it as one for those who are able to listen in one sitting. Here is the Power of Roles event she mentions in the podcast....

Part 2 of Advocate Chat with Jackie Waldie 04.02.2020

Part 2 of my chat with Advocate Jackie Waldie from South Dakota. Jackie Waldie has been an advocate for 2 years. Prior to advocacy she was a 5th grade teacher for 12 years and obtained her Master's Degree in Education. Upon leaving teaching, she specialized in tutoring the Barton Method through Rapid City Dyslexic Care. She lives in Rapid City, South Dakota with her two wonderful children and...

Advocate Chat with Jackie Waldie 30.01.2020

I'm chatting with IEP Advocate Jackie Waldie about all things IEP, and what it's like to sit on both sides of the table. Jackie Waldie has been an advocate for 2 years. Prior to advocacy she was a 5th grade teacher for 12 years and obtained her Master's Degree in Education. Upon leaving teaching, she specialized in tutoring the Barton Method through Rapid City Dyslexic Care. She liv...

Top College Consultants, Part 2 28.01.2020

Part two of my discussion of post-secondary opportunities for kids with IEPs. Guest today is Eric Endlich, Ph. D., psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants ®, helps teens with special needs transition to college. He works with students worldwide. Colleges and Programs for Students with Learning Differences (video) Autism-Friendly College List Eric Endlich, Ph. D. (617) 515-3568 (cell) |...

Interview with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. 23.01.2020

Part 1 of 2: I'm chatting with Eric Endlich of Top College Consultants. We're discussing post-secondary opportunities for kids with IEPs. You can find Eric at: Colleges and Programs for Students with Learning Differences (video) Autism-Friendly College List (617) 515-3568 (cell) | (833) 932-7759 (toll free) Top College Consultants ® Serving the Full Spectrum of Learners  Like us on Faceb...

Special Education Advocate Chat, Volume 1 16.01.2020

I'm chatting all things Special Education Advocacy with Patricia, a parent advocate from central Florida. The 7 things you need to become a Special Education Advocate. You can contact Patricia, she only works in the central Florida area, at  patty26ar@gmail.com. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Should your child attend the IEP meeting? At what age? 14.01.2020

Going over self-advocacy and having your child participate in the IEP process. Here is the blog post I reference: Why your child should attend their IEP meeting When should your child to participate in their own IEP? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

More talk about Grades and IEPs 19.11.2019

Grades and an IEP ...more chat to clarify some issues. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Disability and Placement 14.11.2019

Does disability affect IEP placement ? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Parent Teacher Conferences 12.11.2019

Tis the season for parent teacher conferences ...which can look a little different if your child has an IEP. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Discipline 07.11.2019

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 Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

"Respect my authoritah!" 05.11.2019

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 Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

How to get something added to an IEP 31.10.2019

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 Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Senate Education Committee hearing testimony 29.10.2019

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 Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Advocate-Attorney Chat with Jennifer Price, part 2. 24.10.2019

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 Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

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