Special Education Inner Circle

Different - A Great Thing to Be with Heather of The Lucky Few. Parents and Teachers of children with disabilities know the stares and the isolation that happens when a child looks, acts, or speaks differently than others, but what if "different" was finally thought of as a... Great Thing to Be?!?! Buy the book, Different - A Great Thing to BE, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3j2y7rj Connect with Heather...

A college education does not automatically equal quality in Special Education services. Braelan shares simple, yet strategic steps with teachers and parents to help bring more substance to a child's school day.  Connect with Braelan Martin: Blog: t.ly/uQCQ YouTube: t.ly/nGOe IG: @that_special_educator Get Your Free Weekly IEP Training: www.iepmasterclass.com

The word advocacy brings up so many emotions in Special Education, but RESEARCH based advocacy for school and therapies can help everyone find the next right step for a child! Jenny from AAPM will tell you how and share a resource she's creating for everyone! Connect with Jenny:  AUTISM ADVOCATE Parenting Magazine Inc. http://www.autismadvocatemagazine.com Get Free IEP Checklists! www.iepchecklist...

Have you ever heard that ESY is only available if a child with an IEP shows regression?  If this is new information to you... it's time to become a Master IEP Coach to help yourself and others! www.masterIEPcoach.com

Language Based Learning Disabilities can feel like a mystery to parents and teachers. Dr. Franklin brings us an easy to understand perspective of how to support our struggling learners and document their progress! Connect directly with Dr. Franklin:  www. FranklinEd.com   Instagram: @Franklin_Ed_LA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Franklinedtutors Find his book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3f...

The expectations of parents and teachers in Special Education to drop everything for the next meeting, the latest text, or the incoming phone call is real. Now, what will you do to stop it? Get IEP help: www.catherinewhitcher.com

We need to change the way we view and treat Children's Mental Health, especially in our school system.     From Special Education strategies to stress relief steps you can take at home, Dr. Roseann helps you thinking differently about mental health! It's Gonna Be OK, purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ypZlgz Email: roseann@drroseann.com Website: https://drroseann.com/ Get your free IEP Checklist...

We're always looking for the next best thing at the IEP table. As parents and teachers, we know the importance of helping a child SHINE each and every day. To make that happen, we as the team, need to get into alignment... I can't wait to share with you a new tool that could make that happen with ease! Explore n2y and Polaris: https://www.n2y.com/ Download 12 IEP questions you MUST ask! https://ww...

Catherine Hughes was living a mom's worst fear. Her child was taken from her after a bystander called authorities to report her parenting actions. Catherine Hughes did not do anything wrong, she simply needed answers. Her son finally received a diagnosis and their journey to self-advocacy is an experience you need to hear.  Connect with Catherine Hughes: The Caffeinated Advocate:  www.thecaffeinat...

How do you get a child to become more involved in reaching their speech goals? Erik gives you dozens of ideas on how to use modern games that kids love to reach higher levels of communication! Contact Erik: https://erikxraj.com/ Get the Complete Training and Your Questions Answered at www.specialedinnercircle.com  

Ever been caught in the trap of IEP meeting after IEP meeting and feeling like you're never getting anywhere? Parents and Teachers, Use these 3 steps to stop the endless cycle of unnecessary IEP meetings. More IEP help at www.specialedinnercircle.com

We know that IEPs can't provide everything a child needs for the future... sometimes we have to build our own resources in the community! Continue the conversation as a VIP Special Education Insider: www.specialedinnercircle.com   Amanda Owen is the executive director of Puzzle Pieces, a nonprofit organization based out of Owensboro, Kentucky, that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities...

Have you ever thought of starting your own Special Education school?   Kelly Weaver entered the world of autism when her daughter was diagnosed at the age of 2. She successfully ran an ABA program out of her home, and after making several attempts at public school made the decision to start a school specializing in autism. Website: www.alcacenter.org   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-weaver-49...

First, the school didn't believe that her son needed an IEP. Next, she had to negotiate an IEP for her daughter. Through all the assessments for her children, Jessica found out something about herself too! The COZI app is how Jessica stays organized and communicates with her husband about her busy family schedule. Download for free here: https://cozi.onelink.me/m2Mi/99c0d0f Connect with Jessica: E...

Surprising the "other side" at the IEP table is a guaranteed way to break trust and get off track during the IEP meeting. You must use an agenda, submit parent input, and explore all placement options BEFORE the IEP meeting. Get more IEP help at www.specialedinnercircle.com

Parents, stop looking at your neighbor's child's IEP and wanting everything they have. Teachers, stop giving cookie-cutter supports. Together we can collaborate for more! Ready to become a Master IEP Coach? https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/iepcoachinfo We can't wait for you to learn from Amanda! Amanda lives in Ohio with her husband, is a mom of 2 to Monroe, and Jackson. Her son is on the autism...

Special Education Parents and Teachers must pay attention to a million moving parts inside of an IEP. Learn best practice IEP strategies from Master IEP Coaches®. Need more help, visit www.specialedinnercircle.com Become a Master IEP Coach® https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/iepcoachinfo Talk to a Master IEP Coach® https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/masteriepcoachnetwork Favorite Special Ed Lawbook...

Molly Johnson joins Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed on the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast to give parents of children with Autism simple behavior strategies that work during the biggest struggles. Visit www.specialedinnercircle.com to continue the conversation. Molly Johnson is an autism parent consultant, using her education and experience as a former autism teacher to support parents from aroun...

"Your child is not messed up enough to receive an IEP for Autism", is exactly what Sandy heard when trying to get help for her son. Learn about what she did next and how Nicolette overcame bad advice as a new Special Education teacher. Get your next free IEP training plus learn to become a Master IEP Coach at https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/iepcoachinfo Talk to a Master IEP Coach® https://www.ca...

Special Education Parents and Teachers, I know you've heard some things during the IEP process that just don't sit right in your gut. Have you heard any of these 5 struggles in Special Education? Learn how the Master IEP Coaches® navigated these tough conversations and decisions! Visit www.myIEPcoach.com to connect with Master IEP Coaches Got to www.myIEPcoach.com to become a Master IEP Coach®!

You don't need an IEP meeting to get started on fixing these messy IEP mistakes! You do need to know the right places in the IEP to look and the right questions to ask. Ready to become a Master IEP Coach®? www.masterIEPcoach.com Continue the conversation at www.specialedinnercircle.com  

The jargon of Special Education can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to tracking behaviors and making the best decisions possible for a child.  Jackelyn shares two KEY words every parent, teacher, and IEP team members NEED to know before you get to the IEP table! Reach out to Jackelyn Moran: www.valleybh.com Become a Special Education Insider: www.specialedinnercircle.com Learn How to Bec...

Do you feel like stress and anxiety are taking over your days? It may be time for some new coping strategies! Dr. Roseann is a trailblazing Psychologist for almost 30 years and the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health. She has helped thousands of children and adults with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PANS/PANDAS. Connect with Dr. Roseann www....

Parents and Teachers in Special Education need to SHOW UP even when the timing doesn't feel right. It can feel exhausting and impossible on many days. Learn 3 words and actions you can use to help you show up for your family and your students even when chaos is swirling around you. Become a Special Education Insider: www.specialedinnercircle.com Learn to be a Master IEP Coach®: www.masterIEPcoach....

Shelley never expected to learn the lessons she did while being a Special Education teacher. Now her mission is to share the stories of #nolimits with those both inside and outside of the disability community. Find Shelley's book and LIVE streaming show at www.shelleykenow.com Thinking about becoming a Master IEP Coach®? Learn more at www.masterIEPcoach.com