Special Education Inner Circle

Let's talk about AAC and our OLDER students! We talk all the time about early interventions for speech, but it's never too late to look at different ways AAC and support can be helpful for middle, high, and transition students. Dr. Cheri Dodge Chin has the strategies you need to help your older students succeed with AAC! Cheri Dodge Chin, ClinScD, CCC/SLP has 20 years of clinical experience as a s...

I've got 3 decisions that every great IEP teams needs to make.  I can guarantee that these 3 decisions can completely change the atmosphere at an IEP meeting, it can change the future of a child who has an IEP. It takes A LOT of work to get a child's educational plan in place - it's no wonder special education parents and teachers are so tired! So let me give you 3 things that aren't going to add...

Engaging all learners in all classrooms sounds almost impossible, but Hope & Wade King are here with us to show us how to get it done! While Hope & Wade aren't regulars at the IEP table, they are both incredible, passionate educators who recognize the need to have a 360 view of the classroom, seeing new ways to engage all abilities levels. That's the secret sauce of Hope & Wade - and they're bring...

MTSS.. RTI... IEP! What does it all mean and how can we make it work together! Sarah Kirk joins us today from the lens of a school counselor, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of all students. Whether you're a parent or teacher at the IEP table, these are some acronyms you need to know!   Sarah Kirk is a National Board Certified Counselor and the School Counselor Specialist at the Oklahoma Sta...

We all know the idea of "that special education classroom" that seems to be the last resort for a child who is struggling to find their place within the school. That's exactly why I brought Sam to the Special Education Inner Circle podcast. Sam P., is a current self-contained teacher for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities who is transitioning into being a behavioral consultant for...

It's time for you to give yourself permission to take the fluff out of your IEP to-do list! Lean in and listen to this quick, honest message about how to focus on what NEEDS to get done. I've got three strategies to help you right now!   Learn to Become a Master IEP Coach www.masterIEPcoach.com/info   Get free weekly IEP training! www.masterIEPcoach.com/masterclass   Get expert IEP Help you can't...

There's a lot of talk about compliance during the school day for students who have an IEP. What should your child be doing? What guidelines do they need to follow? What needs to happen? And is this compliance or connection? All of these things get wrapped up into a bigger emotional conversation. That's exactly why I brought Katja Piscitelli (@bohospeechie) to talk about connection vs. compliance a...

AAC, also known as augmentative and alternative communication, is key part of so many IEPs! I want to make sure you have these 3 keys for effective AAC strategies directly in the IEP. We can write down anything inside the IEP, but if we don't know what to ask for and how to follow through with those requests, then it's all just words on a page. So grab your notepad, because you're going to want th...

You are more than a teacher. You are more than a parent. You are MORE! That's exactly why I brought Amanda DeLuca and Kate Swenson on the show to talk about a topic that's quite often seen as taboo. Amanda and Kate's nonprofit, The More Than Project , aims to provide free telehealth and mental health counseling for caregivers of special needs children. With both women being special needs mothers,...

We just added another AMAZING speaker to our Master IEP Coach VIP Weekend in Milwaukee! And this new speaker has me thinking about all the ways we could be creating better opportunities for adults with disabilities after their time with an IEP. Lean in and listen to 3 reasons why you should build a business that employs disabled adults in your community! We're going to take that one step further a...

"Show me the data. What's this child's eligibility category? What does the latest behavior data look like? Tell me what the medical diagnosis is for this child." All these things are so clinical, but special education doesn't have to feel so cold. Today, we're going to talk about 3 ways to bring some warmth to balance out the numbers at an IEP meeting.   Learn to Become a Master IEP Coach  www.mas...

Finding joy in our disabilities community can be tough, but it's possible! That's why I've brought Kate Swenson to talk about her new book, Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy . Kate Swenson, the founder of Finding Cooper's Voice and nonprofit, The More Than Project, is a mother to four kids, a wife, and a proud Minnesotan. She writes and creates videos regularly about her lif...

An important reminder from Catherine about choosing classrooms for children with an IEP. This episode was recorded LIVE on YouTube. Follow Master IEP Coach®️ on YouTube here. My favorite tool to give out to special education parents and teachers is my IEP Checklist with 12 Hard Questions you NEED to ask! These are IMPORTANT issues that have to be addressed by the IEP team, but they often get left...

We're always talking about resources for teachers and students, but what about Mom? The special education journey can feel extremely lonely and that's why Megan Champion is here! Megan built Mothers Together, a supportive community for mothers raising neurodivergent children, to help others find true friendship and confidence! Learn to Become a Master IEP Coach   www.masterIEPcoach.com/info   Get...

Transition planning can feel like such a mystery! We're taking the fear out of planning for life after school. Heather from A Love for Special Learning shares 5 things you may not know about transition programming and services. Learn to Become a Master IEP Coach   www.masterIEPcoach.com/info (link in bio) Get free weekly IEP training! www.masterIEPcoach.com/masterclass   Get expert IEP Help you ca...

Speech delays, disorders, and differences - what does it all mean for our students with IEPs? Get ready to take notes as Cari Ebert shares her thoughts on the current state of special education and what neurodiversity affirming educational practice can look like! Want to talk more about the episode? Get the link for our Facebook group and SO MANY FREEBIES here: www.masteriepcoach.com/masterclass  ...

What about our high school students? Counselors are an awesome bridge between your IEP team members! Lean in and listen as Lauren Tingle of @counselorclique dishes on supporting our high school special education students in social/emotional learning, academics, and college/career readiness. Get Connected with Lauren: Website: www.counselorclique.com   Facebook & Instagram: @counselorclique Podcast...

You need to say NO at the IEP table! Master IEP Coach® Jenell Brown is here to encourage you to say no for your student and for yourself. Connect with Jenell: The Specialized Education Parent Planner Author, William Is Artistic -  www.williamisartisticthebook.info IG Nonprofit: @jennell_williamisartistic FB: https://www.facebook.com/williamisartistic   Want to become a Master IEP Coach®? Visit www...

General Education Teachers - This one's for you! Maria from @teachingbehaviortogether is here to give 3 strategies special education teachers can use to help gen ed teachers implement behavior plans. Connect with Maria: Website: www.teachingbehaviortogether.com   Instagram: @teachingbehaviortogether Podcast: The Teaching Behavior Together Podcast   Grab her Behavioral Intervention Guide here: http...

Let's talk Student Participation in the IEP process! Janice Fialka is BACK for more self-advocacy strategies, creating interdependence, and understanding the world of teenagers. Building a community, both inside and outside of school, is essential to setting your student up for sucess!   Check out Janice's first appearance on the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast: https://www.masteriepcoach.c...

I am FIRED UP for Special Education! I can't wait to share with you 3 takeaways from the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship and Leadership Conference! Lean in and listen to how this community can help you celebrate your wins, share your worries, and breakthrough your struggles! It's time to get connected to the people who understand you: Become a Master IEP Coach® today at www.masteriepcoach.com/info  

Emotions at the IEP table are inevitable, but often they can derail the purpose of the meeting. Special Education Parents, it's a delicate "dance of partnerships" to build trust with the professionals that come into our child's life. Author Janice Fialka writes books about creating meaningful relationships with IEP team members. Lean in and listen as she talks about the absolute importance of ongo...

If your child struggles to stay regulated or they receive speech therapy, we've got the person you need to know! Jessie Ginsburg is a Sensory Integration trained speech-language pathologist and CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles. Through her national publications and talks, and her internationally-acclaimed Inside Out Sensory Certificate Program, Jessie inspires...

2022 just feels different, right? This year, I'm giving myself permission to do things differently and enjoy it! Lean in and listen as I tell you 3 things I'm changing this year to reach my goals and why you should, too.   Our next LIVE Master IEP Coach® Mentorship starts January 25th and you are NOT going to want to miss it! Get started today: www.masteriepcoach.com/info

Special Education Parents and Teachers... Change happens when we get ourselves together, but you can't do that if you are constantly overwhlemed. Work, home, friends, responsibilities-- it's a LOT! Lean in and listen as I give you 3 strategies to conquer overwhelm in your life, one I did wrong this week, and how I'm getting back on track! Continue the conversation with Special Education Inner Circ...