Ask the Advocate: Live Special Education Q&A — Your Most Pressing IEP, 504, and Transition Questions Answered

n this rapid-fire, real-talk episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham returns for another Ask the Advocate session, answering over 50 real-time questions from parents, educators, and advocates across the country. From first IEP meetings to post-secondary transition plans, from AAC devices to due process complaints—you asked, and Karen delivered.⚠️ Spoiler alert: This one gets spicy (and hilarious). Don’t miss the part where Karen clears up what to do with homework, reveals why she was almost called a grifter, and drops the truth about who really belongs in a 1:1 para situation.💬 Listener Favorite Moments:“Can I file a complaint if an IEP evaluation took 24 months?” (Yes.)“Why do you dislike 1:1 aides in gen ed?” (Karen doesn’t hate them—she wants appropriate placement.)“What if the school says they can’t provide the data?” (We wait. No data, no decision.)“My advocate talks to me every day about mental health…” (Hmm. Let’s unpack that.)📌 Resources + Links Mentioned:🎓 Join The Academy → https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about🎙️ Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@SpecialEducationBoss📧 Get Help from an Advocate → [email protected]🎟️ 2-Day Advocacy Intensive (Live + In-Person!) → https://advocate.specialeducationacademy.com/in-person-intensive/*The press conference can be found on our YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/rckw4XBqRp8 📅 New episodes every Tuesday!Subscribe for more IEP help, IDEA breakdowns, parent empowerment, and behind-the-scenes commentary that will leave you informed, laughing, and ready to sit at the table prepared. 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...