Special Education Inner Circle

It's time for a cozy conversation Special Education and what to do when deadlines are missed!

Here's what we're unpacking today:

• A Real-Life Story: Sit down with me as I share an insightful experience from a one-on-one consult with an amazing mom from our Master IEP Coach® community.

• Discovering the Overlooked: Ever wonder how small details can make a big difference? We'll explore how communication gaps in schools can lead to missed cues in student behavior and development.

• Join Our Journey: Feeling inspired to make a difference? Learn about becoming a Master IEP Coach and how you can contribute to more effective special education outcomes.

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Grab your coffee, and join me in a candid chat about what's brewing in the special education world. In this episode, we chat about two hot topics:

1. It's not just about more money for Special Education, but how we use it. Ever thought about looking into your district's budget? Let's talk about making every dollar count.

2. Special Education or No Special Education? It's a heated debate, but at its core, it's about what's best for each unique child. I share how my mom's perspective on this topic way back in the 80's helped shape my thoughts about Special Education placements today.

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Have you ever been told IEPs are just for academics? Not true! This episode shares how we can use IEPs as a travel hack to help families hit the road with confidence!

IEPs can help children build skills for family road trips, plane travel, and anything in between.

Waiting in lines, time management, flexibility when plans change - these are so key for vacation success. As parents and teachers, we need to get out of the Special Education IEP goal slump and start connecting skills to EXCITING real-life challenges, like travel!

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When a parent discovered secret behavior data about her child, mistrust between school and family deepened. Open communication is critical in special education. Kids thrive when parents and schools collaborate, not compete. We must choose understanding over mistrust and partnership over secrecy. Listen and learn the next step this parent needs to take to get her child's education back on track through collaborative actions.

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Let's jump into my inbox and discuss two key questions that came my way this week! First, we tackle what to do as a Special Education teacher when you inherit IEPs that are not up to standards. IEPs that are stuffed with unimportant goals or goals written inappropriately are not okay!

Next, If you're a single mom or a struggling teacher and you're thinking about becoming a Master IEP Coach®, but your doubt keeps creeping up - the last 6 minutes of this episode is for you!

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I found a book for you to add to your Special Education resources! Inclusion game-changer "Leadership Strategies for Schoolwide Inclusion" shows you the details for making inclusion work using the STAR method. From admin leadership to Special Education and General Education collaboration, it covers everything you need to win at inclusion. In this episode, I share my top takeaways for assessing your school's inclusion practices and overcoming challenges. If you're a parent or teacher seeking tips to create an inclusive IEP experience, this episode is for you!

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Schools are facing massive paraprofessional shortages, leaving Special Education support inconsistent. In this episode, I share two simple tips to help a child learn comfortably even with daily staff changes. With these strategies, a child can stay confident and access their school day despite staffing struggles.

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Accessible technology to practice social skills and explore the community, yes, please! I interviewed Vijay Ravindran, founder of Floreo, about using virtual reality to help neurodiverse children learn new skills in a creative way. Floreo provides immersive practice for real-world skills like street crossing in a safe, engaging environment. This innovative technology is already enhancing outcomes in over 50 school districts!

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Forget digging through IEP goal banks or guessing at goals - there's an easier way!

Learn a simple 3-step system for writing the IEP goals that have children eager to learn and Special Education teachers excited to teach.

-Learn how to recognize W.R.O.N.G. goals that may look good on paper but they are stalling a child's progress

-Easily identify the R.I.G.H.T. goals a child needs to make meaningful progress.

-Transform dead-end SMART goals into powerful, progress-driving R.I.G.H.T. goals.

Whether you're a teacher tired of tracking meaningless data or a parent overwhelmed by IEP jargon, you'll learn an easy framework for developing goals that work in the real world!

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End the constant tug-of-war in IEP meetings. It's time to find compromise on inflexible goals, assistive technology needs, and ESY qualifications.

Listen and learn strategies for what to consider when you are stuck in the "I want" vs. "they want" battles.

Read the full blog post and get definitions of Assistive Technology and ESY qualifications: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/blog/iep-tug-of-war-3-unnecessary-special-education-battles-between-schools-and-parents

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