This week on Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham tackles tough parent and teacher questions that expose what really happens inside IEP and 504 meetings. From falsified service logs to shortened school days, denials of services, and lack of staff training—Karen breaks down exactly what you can do, what the law says, and how to respond with confidence.

In this episode, Karen covers:

• What to do if your school falsifies service logs
• Shortened school days and when they violate IDEA
• The six dispute resolution options: state complaint, mediation, due process & more
• How to request OT, speech, sensory services, and one-on-one aides the right way
•  Why teachers, paras, and interpreters need training—and how to hold districts accountable
• How to become an advocate and why America needs 20,000 more special education advocates right now

Karen shares real examples, practical language you can use in meetings, and empowering strategies to make sure your child’s rights are upheld.

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