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We're back with Back to School Tips for 2023

We're back with Back to School Tips for 2023

FromDon't IEP Alone.


We're back with Back to School Tips for 2023

FromDon't IEP Alone.

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Sep 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome back to the Don't IEP Alone podcast with your host, Lisa Lightner! After a long hiatus, we are thrilled to be back and ready to provide you with valuable content. In this episode titled "Back to School 2023, is your IEP ready?", Lisa dives into the current state of education, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. She discusses the challenges parents and educators are facing, such as staffing shortages and limited resources, and how it is impacting our children's IEPs. Lisa provides practical advice on how to navigate these difficulties and advocate for your child effectively. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an insightful discussion on preparing your IEP for the new school year. Let's dive in!You can learn more at ADayInOurShoes.comSupport the showMore IEP Help for You IEP Toolkit for Parents and IEP Teacher Toolkit Online Training Options Search 650+ Articles Get a free IEP Organizer Get Your IEP Questions answered by an advocate
Released:
Sep 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

I attend IEP meetings for a living and you just can't compete with that level of crazy.Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying.Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.