Podcast Episodes

It's no joke, sometimes kids with disabilities are excluded from field trips.

Season 1 Episode 22

This happens so often this time of year and it makes me nuts. You cannot discriminate against any protected class, yet kids with IEPs are excluded fr…

1 year, 4 months ago

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PWN-If you don't know it, you should!

Season 1 Episode 15

Too many parents don't know what a PWN is, yet it is one of the most important parts of the IEP process.

I call it the "little known game changer" in …

1 year, 4 months ago

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Parents' Right-Procedural Safeguards

Season 1 Episode 16

All of your rights as an IEP parent are listed in Procedural Safeguards. Here are a few of the important highlights.

IEP Procedural Safeguards

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Can I ask for "this" on my IEP?

Season 1 Episode 14

Parents ask me all the time, "Can I ask for this?" or "What about this?" 

So what can you ask for on an IEP? What are the limits? 

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1 year, 4 months ago

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How to Not Cry at your IEP Meeting

Season 1 Episode 13

When you're crying during an IEP meeting, chances are you're not feeling strong and empowered.

I'm sharing some great tips on how to not cry at your I…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Adapting to Change: IEP and 504 Plans in a Shifting Landscape

Content mentioned in episode: IEP vs 504: What’s the Same? And Which is Better to Have?

In this episode, Lisa addresses significant changes within the…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Actually, it is brain surgery.

Season 1 Episode 18

Would you like to have your IEP questions answered by a Special Education Advocate?

You can email them to me at Lisa @ ADayInOurShoes.com

Plus, an upda…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Stressed out about IEP meetings? Let's change that.

Season 1 Episode 12

Honestly, I haven't stressed out about an IEP meeting in years. Years, I tell you!

Here's why.

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Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Who can I bring to my IEP Meeting?

Season 1 Episode 11

Who attends an IEP Meeting? Who can you invite? Who should you invite?

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1 year, 5 months ago

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Navigating Social Skills and IEP Challenges in Special Education

Links: 15 Evidence-Based Social Skills Interventions That Actually Work in IEPs

101 Social Skills IEP Goals for all Ages, including Objectives (free P…

1 year, 5 months ago

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