In this episode of Don't IEP Alone, host Lisa Lightner delves into the intricacies of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and the implications of public versus private education for children with special needs. Lisa provides a historical overview of IDEA's origins, linking it to a significant Pennsylvania court case that laid the groundwork for the legislation. 

She explores the ongoing challenges public schools face in providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) due to financial constraints and the political push towards privatization. With a critical lens, Lisa discusses the concept of vouchers and charter schools, arguing against them as solutions for educational inequity. Instead, she advocates for strengthening public education funding to ensure all children, especially those with disabilities, receive the education they deserve. 

Join Lisa as she unpacks these complex issues, highlighting the political nature of educational policies and their real-world impact on families navigating the IEP process.

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Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate

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