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Welcome to "Don't IEP Alone." I’m your host, Lisa Lightner, special education advocate.
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In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the toughest parts of advocating for your child in IEP meetings: how to respond when the team tells you "no." Lisa Lightner opens up about her early fears of rejection and how hearing "no" has become just another data point in her advocacy journey.
She shares concrete strategies for handling those automatic refusals from school teams, including exactly what questions to ask, how to document responses, and ways to keep the conversation moving toward what's best for your child—no matter how many obstacles you face. Stay tuned for practical advice, scripts for your next meeting, and tips to challenge the "culture of no" so your child gets the services they deserve.
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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