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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 56 MIN

Ask the Advocate: IEP Data, 504 vs IEP, Behavior, RTI, and Comp Time Q&A

from Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham · host Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®

What do you do when the school’s “data” makes no sense, your child is stuck on a 504 instead of an IEP, or behavior is being blamed on your student instead of addressed in the plan? In this Ask the Advocate episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, The Special Education Boss®, is answering rapid-fire questions from parents, teachers, and paras who are in the thick of it every day.All with humor, straight talk, and a whole lot of “you’re not crazy for asking.”📚 The Epic IEP™ – Pre-Order + BonusesKaren’s new book, The Epic IEP, releases next month! When you pre-order, you can come back and claim $500+ in bonuses.👉 Order the book here:Official Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscom👉 Then claim your bonuses:Visit TheEpicIEP.com and submit your information to unlock your pre-order bonuses.🎓 Train with Karen & Special Education AcademyReady for deeper training and community?Join The Academy (Skool community)Weekly live trainings, 250+ hours of replays, and practical tools for parents, paras, educators, and advocates.👉 https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/aboutNeed support at the table?Complete the intake form at SpecialEducationAcademy.com, and our team will connect you with a trained advocate partner.Like, follow, share, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Send this to a parent, para, or teacher who needs backup at the IEP/504 table. Support the show✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨👩‍⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources🔗 Learn more at The Epic IEP™ Academy  First month free, after that, cancel anytime. 📱 Follow Karen on:TikTok & Instagram: @specialeducationbossYouTube: Special Education Academy🧠 Want to level up your advocacy game?Check out the Advocate's Bookshelf — a curated collection of must-have tools, guides, and legal references every special education advocate should own. From federal code to diagnostic manuals, these are the essentials that help you advocate with clarity and confidence.📚 Browse now: https://amzn.to/3RiQPLl(As an Amazon Associate, Karen may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.)Because when...

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