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When Ego Shows Up At the IEP Table
It’s centering credentials over curiosity. It’s protecting professional identity instead of protecting the learner.
Have you ever walked out of an IEP meeting with a lingering “ick” feeling? You can’t always pinpoint exactly what was said, but the vibe was off. Often, what is blocking true collaboration isn’t a lack of funding or a policy—it’s ego.
In this episode, Lisa and Destiny have a raw conversation about how pride and defensiveness can hijack the IEP process. When adults prioritize their own reputation, authority, or comfort over accountability, the learner is the one who ultimately loses.
In this episode, we’re unpacking:
Subtle vs. Obvious Ego: How ego manifests through dismissive words, but also through silent body language—like the "two-screen" administrator who spends the meeting typing or eating while turned away from the camera.
The "Compliance" Trap: The danger of administrators who enter meetings with predetermined decisions under the guise of "fixing" past paperwork, even when those decisions cause direct harm to the student.
The Impact on School Staff: Why a leader’s ego doesn’t just affect parents—it deflates and undermines the teachers and case managers who are actually on the ground doing the work every day.
Centering Curiosity: Shifting from "I am right" to "How can I help?" and why being an expert doesn’t exempt you from being reflective in your practice.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, talked over, or like the conversation shifted from supporting your child to defending an adult's decision, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen now to join the village and learn how to put the learner back at the center of the table.
#AffirmingVillagePodcast #IEPAdvocacy #NeuroAffirming #SpecialEducation #IEPMindset #ParentAdvocacy #StudentFirst
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By Dr. Destiny Huff & Lisa Baskin WrightIt’s centering credentials over curiosity. It’s protecting professional identity instead of protecting the learner.
Have you ever walked out of an IEP meeting with a lingering “ick” feeling? You can’t always pinpoint exactly what was said, but the vibe was off. Often, what is blocking true collaboration isn’t a lack of funding or a policy—it’s ego.
In this episode, Lisa and Destiny have a raw conversation about how pride and defensiveness can hijack the IEP process. When adults prioritize their own reputation, authority, or comfort over accountability, the learner is the one who ultimately loses.
In this episode, we’re unpacking:
Subtle vs. Obvious Ego: How ego manifests through dismissive words, but also through silent body language—like the "two-screen" administrator who spends the meeting typing or eating while turned away from the camera.
The "Compliance" Trap: The danger of administrators who enter meetings with predetermined decisions under the guise of "fixing" past paperwork, even when those decisions cause direct harm to the student.
The Impact on School Staff: Why a leader’s ego doesn’t just affect parents—it deflates and undermines the teachers and case managers who are actually on the ground doing the work every day.
Centering Curiosity: Shifting from "I am right" to "How can I help?" and why being an expert doesn’t exempt you from being reflective in your practice.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, talked over, or like the conversation shifted from supporting your child to defending an adult's decision, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen now to join the village and learn how to put the learner back at the center of the table.
#AffirmingVillagePodcast #IEPAdvocacy #NeuroAffirming #SpecialEducation #IEPMindset #ParentAdvocacy #StudentFirst