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I Survived Special Education: Not A Joke

Not a Joke Studios (David Potter)

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Is it equal for Special Education Students? … Special education from the student point of view. I was in special education in elementary school and middle school, and experienced the consequences of it in high school and beyond. … I'm David Potter. I Survived Special Education: Not A Joke.
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Special Educators Resource Room with Jennifer DeBrosse is the podcast for busy special education teachers. Whether you’re brand new to the world of special education or an experienced teacher, this podcast will provide time-saving solutions for any busy special educator. Get ready to move things off your special educator plate without feeling like you have to live at school. I’m your host, Jennifer DeBrosse. I’m dual-certified, have been in education for over 25 years, and spent time in both ...
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Welcome to The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education podcast—your ultimate guide to revolutionizing education for students with diverse abilities! Each episode dives deep into actionable insights and transformative strategies that empower leaders and stakeholders across the special education landscape. We spotlight essential elements and proven methods to enhance services, programs, and outcomes for students in the USA and Canada. Inspired by Bob Barrows and his Clarity and Order for Sp ...
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This no-nonsense, no interview program is for parents who want to hear research-based information about the IEP process.` In addition, parents can hear about the latest research in the field that has practical implications for classroom practices. Research is clear that parents who know more about the special education process are able to get better IEP programs and outcomes for their children with disabilities (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10631414/). David Poeschl is a retired ...
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Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, ...
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Overwhelmed, lost, dismissed in IEP/504 systems — seeking help, clarity, and support? You're not alone! Hosted by Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, a certified educational therapist, IEP coach, and parent advocate with over 20 years of experience helping families navigate special education. Wendy is the founder of Learning Essentials and a trusted voice in decoding IEPs, literacy challenges, and executive function needs. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, Wendy brings compassionate ...
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Special Education Accommodations & Issues

Ali Parandi & Brenda Alvarado

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This podcast speaks about the issues and the following factors of Special Education in the classrooms and students needs and the differences that lie in funding, training, and resources in different regional school districts comparing Pico Rivera District from Arnold O. Beckman High School in Tustin District. Brenda A. & Ali P. interviewed three special aide and teacher specialists who have had professional training and experience of directing special ed autistic students and those with phys ...
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Welcome to The Science of Special Education Podcast! In this podcast, we will explore the science of special education as we dive deep into the research behind how students learn and how teachers teach. Topics such as the Science of Reading, Science of Math, brain development and more will be covered as we talk to those in the trenches and the researchers studying them. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescienceofspecialeducation/support
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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach

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Confused with how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Not sure how to keep track of all the data? Tired of searching for the right behavior strategies to manage your special ed. classroom? In this podcast, you will find methods to create IEP goals that students can reach, a system to collect data with your team, & know which behavior strategies will work best for your classroom. My mission is to help new sped teachers write IEPs with confidence, share ideas for classroom manageme ...
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Welcome to the FAST 15 podcast, hosted by Barb Beck, a highly dedicated Disability Advocate and Special Education Consultant specializing in IEP Transition Services. With nearly 30 years of experience as a special education teacher, Barb is passionate about empowering transition-age youth and fostering positive post-school outcomes. Barb's expertise lies in providing comprehensive support and guidance to students with disabilities, ensuring their successful transition from school to adult li ...
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Does attending IEP meetings full of educational jargon and legalese leave you confused, overwhelmed, and exhausted? IEP meetings and the special education system can be imbalanced leaving you on your own against a table of educators. That’s ok, many parents are unfamiliar with the educational services available for their child and are unsure of what to ask for in IEP meetings. Maybe you’re looking for the special education process to be broken down in a relatable way by someone who ”gets” th ...
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We are Witherslack Group, the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs. On our channel, we welcome neurodiversity experts to share insights, strategies and advice for supporting neurodivergent children, exploring all things ADHD, autism, mental health, and more. Visit out website: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/ Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This podcast hosted by Georgina Durrant is all about teaching and supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We aim to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND). *This Podcast is proudly brought to you by the SEND team at Twinkl. Please bear in mind, the views and opinions expressed are those of individuals, and may not represent those of Twinkl.
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SHOW NOTES — “CareerWise Apprenticeships & Staffing Solutions” Element 13 — Staffing Solutions (Performance Domain) Featuring: Noel Ginsburg, Founder of CareerWise ⭐ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In this powerful episode, Bob Barrows welcomes Noel Ginsburg — entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and founder of CareerWise — for a transformative look at how apprentice…
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Want to finally start your task box system—without the stress? This giveaway is for YOU. In this quick episode, I’m sharing how to enter the Task Box Starter Kit Giveaway—and what you’ll win if your name gets drawn! Here’s what’s included in the prize: 🎁 16-count rainbow task box storage set 🎁Cardstock + laminating sheets to get prepped fast 🎁 BONU…
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In this Ask the Advocate episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, answers rapid-fire questions from parents, teachers, and advocates—and shares how her new book, The Epic IEP, gives you a clear roadmap to write and understand an IEP that actually serves the child. Karen and Cindy dig into real situations from the IEP/504 table, inc…
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Every BCBA and teacher has lived the moment: you pour months into an intervention… only to open an assessment and think, “Wait. Where did all that progress go?” In this episode, Caitlin sits down with Casey Barron and Dr. Anika Hoybjerg—creators of the Meaningful Outcomes Treatment and Assessment Scale (MOTAS)—to talk about why so many traditional …
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Matrix Parent Network and the Marin Center for Independent Living funded and supported the production of this podcast. If you are the parent of a child with a disability you have very likely experienced a feeling that you missed something when you walk out of an IEP meeting. Many parents report that schools seem to go through the steps of the IEP b…
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SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant – Supporting Families with SEND at Christmas In this festive episode of SEND in the Experts, host Georgina Durrant speaks with Amanda Protheroe, Parent Educational Content Lead for SEND at Twinkl. Amanda draws on her experience as a class teacher, SENDCo in primary schools, and her personal journey of suppo…
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SEND in the Experts: Margaret Rooke on Dyslexia Welcome back to SEND in the Experts, hosted by Georgina Durrant, where we bring you conversations with leading voices in the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Each episode is designed to support parents, carers, and teachers who want to better understand and empower children with SE…
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Ready to reset for the new year—but feeling like the last one ran you over? In this special end-of-year episode of the Special Educators Resource Room podcast, I’m sharing a personal behind-the-scenes look at what really happened in 2025—and how I used simple organizational systems to survive some of the most overwhelming seasons of my life. From m…
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What do you do when the school’s “data” makes no sense, your child is stuck on a 504 instead of an IEP, or behavior is being blamed on your student instead of addressed in the plan? In this Ask the Advocate episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, The Special Education Boss®, is answering rapid-fire questions from parents, teachers, and paras who are in th…
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Emotional Intelligence: Improving the Climate in Special Education Guest: Dr. Joanne Panopoulos, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education & Student Services Host: Bob Barrows Podcast: The Golden Ticket to Improve Special Education Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Bob sits down with Dr. Joanne Panopoulos, a respected special education…
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Today’s episode of The Epic IEP™ is a little bit longer — but you’re going to want to hear this. Karen Mayer Cunningham, The Special Education Boss®, shares a real IEP meeting where the school’s data didn’t match what the student could actually do at home. And the difference wasn’t small. Karen walks through why she always brings her own data to th…
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Matrix Parent Network and the Marin Center for Independent Living funded and supported the production of this podcast. S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reasonable, Time Bound, are the basis of a good IEP. Everything either leads to the creation of goals or lead from it in the form or services and placement. Research indicates the…
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Today’s episode of The Epic IEP™ is going to be a little bit longer — but you’re going to want to hear this. Karen Mayer Cunningham, The Special Education Boss®, shares a story that is funny, frustrating, fantastic, and absolutely essential for anyone sitting at an IEP table. Karen walks you through a real meeting where a student with a vision impa…
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Is your inbox starting to feel like a stress trap? 😬 You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about how I started to dread my own inbox (even while running a membership I love), and what I did to turn things around. Inside this episode: Why some emails hit harder than others What you can do…
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In the latest episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director from Ideas Afresh, who offers her professional insights and practical advice on supporting children and young people with a Pathological Demand Avoidant (PDA) profile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Today’s episode of The Epic IEP™ is a little longer — but you’re going to want to hear this. Karen Mayer Cunningham, The Special Education Boss®, shares a real IEP meeting where everything was “fine”… until the parent disagreed. And that’s when things got interesting. Karen breaks down how a simple request — adding general education as an implement…
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Today’s episode of The Epic IEP™ is a little longer — but you’re going to want to hear this. Karen Mayer Cunningham, The Special Education Boss®, breaks down a real IEP story that starts with “she’s doing fantastic” and ends with a fourth grader reading 13 words correct per minute and a team refusing resource for five meetings straight. If you’ve e…
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Matrix Parent Network and the Marin Center for Independent Living funded and supported the production of this podcast. This month we look at a common barrier to successful transition from school-based programs to adulthood for students with high functioning autism. The acronym BIMS stands for burnout, inertia, meltdowns and shutdown. These are the …
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Matrix Parent Network and the Marin Center for Independent Living funded and supported the production of this podcast. Self-Advocacy is a phrase that is used often in special education, but often with little context as to what it means. What does it mean for a student to be an effective self-advocate and why it is so important? In this episode of t…
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Welcome back to The Epic IEP™, where we share stories that are funny, frustrating, and absolutely fantastic—because they really happen at the IEP table. In today’s episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, breaks down one of the most common battles in special education: getting a student the actual services they need. This fourth gr…
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Transitions can be tough—especially when students move from a preferred activity to something less exciting. In this quick Misfit Minute, Audra shares practical ways to make transitions smoother and reduce challenging behaviors before they even start. Whether it’s adding countdowns, visuals, or empathy, these small tweaks can make a big difference …
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Welcome back to The Epic IEP™, where we share stories that are funny, frustrating, and absolutely fantastic — because they really happen at the IEP table. In today’s episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, walks into what should have been a routine meeting… and instead ends up in a debate about whether a student needs support ever…
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Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead …
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Welcome back to The Epic IEP™, where we share stories that are funny, frustrating, and absolutely fantastic—because they really happened at the IEP table. In today’s episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, walks into what should have been a simple progress-review meeting… and instead gets blamed for everything from eligibility to …
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Welcome back to The Epic IEP™, where we share real stories from the IEP table — the fantastic, the frustrating, and the downright funny. In today's episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, walks you through a 6:20 AM Zoom meeting that was supposed to be “quick and easy”… until it wasn’t. A visually impaired and orthopedically impai…
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Welcome to Tales from The Epic IEP™ — real stories that are funny, frustrating, and fantastic from the IEP table. In this debut episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, shares one of the most jaw-dropping meetings she’s ever attended — a story that reminds every parent, teacher, and advocate why facts, not feelings, win meetings. W…
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Every teacher has that moment when they realize—“ugh, I missed it.” The chance to redirect before things spiraled. In this week’s episode, Audra and Caitlin flip the classic “Catch Them Being Good” idea into something even more powerful: Catch Them First. They share three simple, proactive strategies you can use to prevent behavior issues before th…
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“I assumed everyone at the table understood the law… until I learned they didn’t.” In this powerful conversation, Karen Mayer Cunningham (Special Education Boss®) and Cindy unpack what really happens between MTSS, eligibility, and the IEP—and why so many well-meaning educators and parents are working from bad training, not bad intent. You’ll hear C…
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Is it okay to keep the same tasks in your independent work system week after week? Short answer? YES. Until it’s a no. 😅 In this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room, we’re digging into why repetition is powerful—and when it quietly slides into busywork. 🎧 You’ll learn: The green flags for repeating tasks (yes, on purpose!) The subtle sig…
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You don’t know what you don’t know — but you need to. In this Clips from TikTok Live episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham (Special Education Boss®) answers real questions from parents, teachers, and advocates—linking every answer back to federal requirements, not opinions. What we cover: When 1:1 paras help short-term—and why they don’t fix instruction …
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This episode dives deep into The Epic IEP—the practical, step-by-step playbook every parent, teacher, and advocate needs. Karen and Cindy unpack what’s inside (including built-in QR codes for templates, guides, and ongoing tools) and answer powerful questions from the community. Inside This Episode: How The Epic IEP serves as your outline for meeti…
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This Q&A gets practical fast—how to think about one-to-one aides, what to do when bullying pushes a student out of a class they love, how accommodations must be delivered (without kids “asking”), and why “emergency placements” and mass homebound aren’t a thing under IDEA. Direct, clear, actionable—just how we like it. What we cover: One-to-one aide…
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Sometimes our students giggle, get wiggly, or completely check out when it’s time to write. Is it task avoidance? A skills gap? Sensory overload? In this Misfit Minute, Audra walks through 5 quick questions to help you figure out what’s really going on—and what to do about it—when pencil-and-paper tasks go sideways. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Start with: Is…
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🎙️ New Episode: “Play Time” with Céin McGillicuddy & Andy Kinnear In this very special episode of SEND in the Experts, host Georgina Durrant is joined by the brilliant creative duo behind ITV’s brand new pilot Play Time — comedy writer/director Céin McGillicuddy and editor/writer Andy Kinnear. Play Time is a joyful, heartwarming new show where six …
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Does a medical diagnosis guarantee an IEP? Not under IDEA. Today, Karen breaks down medical diagnosis vs. educational eligibility—and why the IEP team makes the call based on educational impact and specially designed instruction, not just a doctor’s note. Then we dive into your Q&A: ADHD suspensions in K, Tourette’s (OHI), MDRs & safety, private sc…
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This one’s different. In this raw and real episode, I’m sharing a moment I haven’t talked about before—a Thursday afternoon (or was it a Tuesday?) when the empty data binders, overdue progress reports, and sheer weight of teacher overwhelm broke me. 💔 Spoiler alert: I cried over progress monitoring. But that breakdown led to a breakthrough—and a ne…
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If you ever land in a due process hearing, your documents become your voice. In today’s SEB Live Q&A, Karen Mayer Cunningham breaks down how hearings actually work—resolution sessions, mediation, exhibits (joint, petitioner, and respondent), witnesses, timelines—and why clean, consistent documentation is the difference between overwhelm and outcome…
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Karen shares why she wrote The Epic IEP, who it’s for, and how this book delivers a clear roadmap for parents, educators, and advocates to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes — without guesswork, confusion, or misinformation. 💬 Inside this episode: Who The Epic IEP is really for (and why every teacher, parent, and advocate needs it) …
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Welcome back, y’all! In this Special Education Boss® episode, we’re taking you inside our Live conversation about the launch of The Epic IEP — my brand-new, world-changing book written for parents, educators, and advocates navigating the special education process. Grab your latte and lean in as we talk about: ☕️ The story behind The Epic IEP — and …
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Sometimes behavior looks like defiance—but what if it's actually a missing skill? In this episode, Audra walks you through a simple visual tool to help determine whether a student’s challenging behavior is due to a skill deficit (“can’t”) or a motivation issue (“won’t”). Using her quadrant graphic, she explains the four learner profiles (Engaged, F…
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🎙️ SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant: Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus with Adam Sproston In this insightful episode of SEND in the Experts for Twinkl, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, author and Twinkl's National Inclusion Lead - welcomes Adam Sproston, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector for SEND, Alternativ…
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What happens when you find yourself asking, “Can the school do that?” In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham — Special Education Boss and author of The Epic IEP — breaks down one of the most common (and frustrating) questions in special education. Karen explains the difference between what schools can do, what they should do, and what’s legally en…
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That paper stack on your desk? It’s not your imagination—it really is multiplying. In this spooky Halloween episode, I’m sharing how I handle the paperwork before it becomes overwhelming. From what I actually keep (and what I confidently toss) to the simple folder system that saves my sanity, you’ll learn how to tame the paper pile without needing …
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In this episode, we welcome Mathew Bell from Team WG, who has over 13 years of experience working with children and young people. He shares insights on the importance of communication in building strong relationships with children, along with practical strategies to support them through new transitions. We also explore effective approaches for mana…
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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 navigat…
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Are districts allowed to require teletherapy or virtual delivery for your child’s IEP services? Today, I’m unpacking what IDEA actually requires about how services are delivered—and why “remote-only” isn’t a blanket substitute for direct, in-person services when schools are open. We walk through the federal requirements (34 CFR §300.320/.324) in pl…
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Is homework required by law? In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham — the Special Education Boss® — breaks down one of the most common questions families bring to the IEP table: “Is homework legal, and what happens when it causes more harm than help?” Karen explains what IDEA, ESSA, and state laws actually say about homework (spoiler: nothing requ…
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Every teacher knows those days when everything seems to erupt at once. In this episode, Audra and Caitlin share five quick, practical de-escalation strategies that help you shift from chaos to calm—without losing your sanity or your sense of humor. From using proactive visuals to setting the emotional “temperature” of the room, these are tools you …
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Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, trains everyone at the 504 and IEP table to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes. In this episode, she addresses one of the most common questions in special education: Is homework required for students with disabilities? From there, Karen answers a series of real-world Questions of the …
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