Who did Karen Mayer Cunningham write The Epic IEP for—and why?

In this episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen opens up about the heart and mission behind her brand-new book, The Epic IEP—a powerful, actionable playbook for parents, educators, and advocates who sit at the IEP table.

For nearly three decades, Karen has trained thousands to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes. But she knew there needed to be a way for everyone—regardless of experience—to have access to the exact protocols, processes, and practices she’s used to help students thrive.

📘 The Epic IEP isn’t another academic text or legal manual—it’s an actionable guide that turns confusion into confidence. Whether you’re facing evaluations, writing goals, preparing for ESY, or sitting in your very first IEP meeting, this book gives you the framework to do it right. Because when the paperwork isn’t right, the program can’t be right.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Who The Epic IEP was written for (and why it matters)
• Why “getting on the same page” at the IEP table changes everything
• How the book bridges the gap between law, language, and implementation
• Why Karen calls it a powerful playbook—not a book of information dumps
• Real questions from parents, advocates, and teachers—and Karen’s answers

🎧 Resources Mentioned:
👉 Pre-order The Epic IEP on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscom

Then visit https://theepiciep.com
to submit your receipt and unlock $500 in pre-order bonuses, including a free ticket to the Epic IEP Summit!

🎓 Get Weekly Training:
Join The Epic IEP Academy, the premiere professional development community for parents, educators, and advocates learning to serve students at the highest level—every Monday night.
➡️ https://specialeducationacademy.com/training

📲 Download the free Special Education Academy App on iOS + Android.

💬 Connect:
Follow Karen Mayer Cunningham everywhere — YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn — @SpecialEducationBoss

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