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July 30, 2018

#008 | All About IEPs with Catherine Whitcher

Everything You Need to Know About IEPs

In this episode, Ali interviews Catherine Whitcher, an IEP expert and former Special Education teacher, and she tells us everything you need to know about IEPs. Catherine now works full time as a consultant to parents, teachers and school districts. She is FULL of information about IEPs, the history of Special Education, practical tips for parents (and teachers) who are approaching IEP season and may feel overwhelmed, and free resources! Be prepared to learn a lot!

In This Episode

What is an IEP?

Who needs an IEP?

What questions should parents ask to know what inclusion means to our children?

The history of Special Education

Some pro tips for filling out IEP paperwork

The emotions that parents feel leading up to IEP season

What is a Parent Input Statement?

The importance of trust within your IEP team

A word to overwhelmed teachers

A word to overwhelmed parents

Going with your gut

Free resources for parents!

How to get in touch with Catherine

Links

CatherineWhitcher.com

Catherine’s Instagram

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Ali’sWholeLife.com

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Email: [email protected]

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By Allison & Andie