individualied education program

Does the eligibility category matter?

My knee-jerk reaction is "NO!" BUT...there are several reasons why it can sometimes relate to what services and supports your child receives. 

Listen to this episode if you have an iniital eligibility meeting or a re-evaluation meeting coming up!

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For just $44 you get an overview of the legal basics, the eligibility and re-eligibility process, the IEP process, and the IEP Paperwork!

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PODCAST GUIDE 

Need a guide to find the episodes most helpful for your situation? Download the free Podcast Listening Guide! https://TheIEPLab.com/LISTEN 

Do you know it's possible to have more than one IEP meeting (otherwise an "IEP continuation meeting?" 

Now you do!

But do you want 1? Or 2? Or 5?

Maybe there isn't a magic number, but there are certainly advantages and disadvantages of multiple meetings, and we are going to discuss them all!

We cover:

1) The parent right to have more than one IEP meeting

2) When to ask for a continuation meeting

3) Case Manager personality and meeting numbers

4) Finding your "sweet spot" of IEP meetings

Don't forget to sign up for the FREE Advocacy Focus Workshop this Thursday evening OR Friday morning! More information at https://TheIEPLab.com/August

Facebook Group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/800719414225685/ 

Shownotes: https://TheIEPLab.com/episode13 

Do you know that it's within your Parent Rights to bring someone to your IEP meeting?

Yes? Awesome!

But wait...who should you bring?

Is it a friend? Fellow parent? Family member? Or maybe an advocate or lawyer?

In this episode we discuss 5 different reasons why you would want to bring someone to your IEP meeting.

BUT WAIT...there's more! We also dicuss the advantages AND disadvantages of bringing someone with you (and yes-there ARE clear disadvantages!)

Sign up for the August Training: Advocacy Clairity: What Do I Focus on This Year?

TheIEPLab.com/August

Join Facebook Group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/800719414225685/

Shownotes: TheIEPLab.com/episode137

You've tried everything -- and that relationship is just not awesome. How can you get un-stuck in your advocacy this year?

In this episode we cover:

1) The reasons why you may be feeling like you are hitting a brick wall when it comes to advocating with some school IEP team members

2) 5 options for small actions that skirt you over under or through that barrier to advocacy

Check out the newly updated free resources page! https://theieplab.com/freeresources

Shownotes: https://theieplab.com/episode136

It keeps coming up again and again...to share your vision statement with your school IEP team is a MUST-DO to have a great year this year!

So if you need some examples and a free guide to boot, this is your episode to brush up on how to write one and refocus for this coming school year!

Download the Vision Statement Guide: TheIEPLab.com/guide

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Join the Facebook group and share your vision statement! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/365033878323074/

I mention this in every intro...and it's time to not only break it down, but actually have examples from a real live person of what focusing on these 3 areas has meant for a real parent advocate!

As you will learn today, Chellor Crossley, parent advocate and resident guide for the self-care session included in The Parent Advocacy Club is here to guide us through her journey so far! (sumemr enrollment is open NOW for The Parent Advocacy Club! Check it out at www.TheIEPLab.com/club)

In this episode we cover:

1) The 3 pillars of parent advocacy Beth observed in over 400 IEP meetings

2) Chellor's journey, pointing out that this can really be a rollercoaster of successes and challenges

3) The support offered in The Parent Advocacy Club and the extra bonus announced at the end of the episode!

The Parent Advocacy Club: www.TheIEPLab.com/club

Connect with Chellor on Instagram: @ChellorsHouseofLight