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    IEP Process Flowchart: Understanding Timelines and Effective Advocacy Strategies

    IEP Process Flowchart: Understanding Timelines and Effective Advocacy Strategies

    FromDon't IEP Alone.

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    IEP Process Flowchart: Understanding Timelines and Effective Advocacy Strategies

    FromDon't IEP Alone.

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    Length:
    21 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 30, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    In this episode of "Don't IEP Alone," host Lisa Lightner delves into the intricacies of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. She discusses the importance of understanding the timelines and procedures outlined in the IEP flowchart that she created. Lisa emphasizes the significance of investigating state-specific information and maintaining focus on the bigger picture of advocating for a child's educational needs. With her wealth of experience and insights, Lisa offers valuable guidance for parents navigating the complexities of the IEP process. Join us as we explore how to effectively advocate for your child's educational needs within the framework of the IEP.www.adayinourshoes.comDon't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time!Support the Show.More 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:
    Apr 30, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    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.