Special Education Inner Circle

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!

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Amanda Owen is the executive director of Puzzle Pieces, a nonprofit organization based out of Owensboro, Kentucky, that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities. Amanda is also the woman behind Pieces of Me, a blog and podcast that aims to help those impacted by disabilities and other women trying to chase their dreams.

Amanda loves to connect! Find her at:

Website: www.piecesofme.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofmebyamanda/

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. Amanda is also the woman behind Pieces of Me, a blog and podcast that aims to help those impacted by disabilities and other women trying to chase their dreams. 

Amanda loves to connect! Find her at:

Website: www.piecesofme.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofmebyamanda/

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-4901ba8   Parents and Teachers, Get Special Education Help: www.catherinewhitcher.com  

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: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabeaty_advocate/

Connect with Catherine: www.catherinewhitcher.com for IEP resources and help [email protected]

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: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicabeaty_advocate/

Connect with Catherine: www.catherinewhitcher.com for IEP resources and help [email protected]

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

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 spectrum and he inspired her to begin her journey through advocacy in the IEP process. Amanda is a Master IEP Coach® and proudly serves family both locally and remotely to empower them to come to the iep table with confidence while working collaboratively with their team. In her free time, she enjoys teaching at her dance studio, co-hosting the Momming Autism podcast, and writing for her page Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice. Connect with Amanda

https://www.facebook.com/JacksonsJourneyJacksonsVoice/

https://www.facebook.com/advocateoutloud.amanda.deluca/

https://anchor.fm/amanda-deluca

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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

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Favorite Special Ed Lawbook for both parents and teachers: https://amzn.to/3keuH3j