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Inclusive Education Project The Inclusive Education Project seeks to "level the playing field" in the area of education for children with special needs through awareness & advocacy.

Some things that we’ve notice being thrown around at the end of this school year - we wanted to clarify the truth behind...
05/29/2026

Some things that we’ve notice being thrown around at the end of this school year - we wanted to clarify the truth behind some of these common statements made.

Crazy time is here! Schools across the country have a LOT happening in these final days of the school year. For parents,...
05/26/2026

Crazy time is here! Schools across the country have a LOT happening in these final days of the school year. For parents, there is a sense of relief, along with the panic of realizing that summer is about to begin and that they need to plan what their kids will do. Having a structured literacy plan is key, what it doesn’t have to be complex. Don’t be confused by the plethora of reading programs that are advertised as a “must-have” resource. Today’s guest helps us understand what’s most important for parents to know as they help their children hone their reading skills. Join us!

released a “Least Restrictive Environment” FACT SHEET which outlines the legal requirements of LRE as a guide for schoo...
05/21/2026

released a “Least Restrictive Environment” FACT SHEET which outlines the legal requirements of LRE as a guide for school districts and parents to further understand the basics of LRE.

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05/20/2026

What do we mean when we say LRE or Least Restrictive Environment. I often see school districts focus solely on the place without discussing the full dynamics of a program and the demographic - what is LRE for one student will not automatically be LRE for another just because of the place.

05/18/2026

Let’s talk about some of the most common mistakes school districts or schools make with be the IEP Process:

1. Pressuring a parent to consent to something they do not fully understand, have not had time to digest or do not agree with.
2. Relying on subjective options instead of concrete data.
3. Predetermination of eligibility, services or placement. Deciding before an IEP meeting, failing to discuss or analyze with the full IEP team.
4. Offering non-measurable or vague goals, accommodations or services. Not creating SMART goals.
5. Not documenting all support being provided in the IEP.
6. Failing to Assess at FIRST sign of suspicion of a disability, delaying the request or referral with SST or 504 meetings.
7. Failure to fully implement the IEP
8. Failing to assess in all areas of suspected disabilities or need.
9. “We don’t do that here” or “we’ve always done it this way” mentality.
10. Excluding Parents from team discussions or the IEP process.

05/15/2026

Let’s discuss 10 of the most COMMON mistakes parents make while going through the IEP process. PARENTS - do not blame yourself for what you don’t or didn’t know - it is the Districts obligation to ensure you are informed and understand your rights.

Let’s get into it:
1. Signing the IEP immediately due to pressure; allowing the team to pressure to sign day of instead of taking the IEP home to digest, discuss and request changes as necessary
2. Not putting requests in writing - especially assessment or IEP requests. A school is supposed to help you put requests in writing but to make sure it gets done, start with the request in writing.
3. Not insisting on an IEP assessment IMMEDIATELY, allowing a school to delay or wait for an SST or 504 meeting.
4. Relying on emotion only instead of data. Allowing frustrating to dictate the meeting instead of bringing (or requesting) concrete data to support needs.
5. Requesting services without accompanying goals.
6. Failing to get everything in writing. Specific details, accommodations, any support being provided should be written into the IEP (and not just the notes).
7. Accepting vague, non-measurable goals (and accommodations) - SMART goals.
8. Accepting the same goals year after year without modifying services and supports.
9. Focusing on BEST instead of what is APPROPRIATE (legal standard is a Free Appropriate Public Education - FAPE).
10. Waiting for a major problem to arise to act, only communicating or escalating issues when there is a big problem rather than engaging in consistent, proactive monitoring. Not requesting IEP meetings throughout the year and waiting only for the annual.

Welcome to the final weeks of the school year. Across the country, school districts are winding down to summer break fro...
05/12/2026

Welcome to the final weeks of the school year. Across the country, school districts are winding down to summer break from now through mid-June. It is a busy time for everyone involved in education. Today’s episode explores the power of inclusion, particularly when policies don’t always align with what best serves our students. We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Goff back to the show for his unique perspective on this topic. Join us!

Efforts to weaken procedural protections in the name of efficiency risk exacerbating existing disparities by further lim...
04/30/2026

Efforts to weaken procedural protections in the name of efficiency risk exacerbating existing disparities by further limiting access for the families most in need of support. Efforts to dismantle the Federal Department of Education and remove necessary agencies puts the whole system at risk. Continue to keep up the fight and keep contacting your reps!

What is an IEP? What does it mean for your child? How do IEP’s and IEP meetings differ across school districts m? What i...
04/28/2026

What is an IEP? What does it mean for your child? How do IEP’s and IEP meetings differ across school districts m? What is my recourse if the teacher who relates best to my child moves to another school? We’re answering these questions and more in today’s solo episode with Amanda and Vickie!

04/14/2026

As the school year winds down, this is a critical window for families and educators. If there’s anything you’ve been meaning to put in motion before summer, now is the time to act. Planning ahead is essential, and school districts operate on fixed timelines, leaving limited flexibility for scheduling assessments and services. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the challenges many families face in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten classrooms when it comes to getting students evaluated and connected with the support they need. Tune in as we break it down and share what you should know.

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