Lisa Lightner

Don't IEP Alone.

Education EN ↓ 211 episodes

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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Interview with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. 23.01.2020 23:39

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 31:27

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 24:05

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 6:16

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 9:57

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 13:55

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 15:25

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 15:07

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 11:54

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 22:23

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 33:43

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

Advocate-Attorney Chat with Jennifer Price 22.10.2019 26:16

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

Listener Question from Washington State 17.10.2019 14:05

Hello Washington! If you would like to ask me a question, fill out this form . Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

You're standing too close to the elephant. 15.10.2019 26:42

A phrase that applies to IEPs and life. For more assistance, join the Facebook group . Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Hello to Tricia in Florida 10.10.2019 10:02

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

FERPA questions 08.10.2019 25:15

Answering a listener's FERPA concerns. My blog post about FERPA and records. How {and when!} to request your child’s IEP records and files. {including FERPA request} Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

State regs vs IDEA 03.10.2019 22:41

A parent in Florida wants to know why there are state regs separate from IDEA Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

IEPs and Aides/Paraprofessional 01.10.2019 24:38

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 child’s IEP. {Special Education Paraprofessionals} Your IEP has a 1:1 Aide, now what? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

The Educational World is different. 24.09.2019 27:24

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 don’t know these 7 things about IEPs. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Son Refusing Services 18.09.2019 15:58

A student (15) is refusing services, what can Mom do? Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book

Participating in the Evaluation process 17.09.2019 13:29

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

How can I be a better advocate? 12.09.2019 27:01

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

My child is 15 and cannot read. 10.09.2019 15:46

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

Dear Desperate Southwest Mom 05.09.2019 13:51

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

You won't believe why I was gone all summer :/ 04.09.2019 20:50

I'm back! It's back to school and back to podcast time. Here's why I was gone. Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order my book