Ask the Advocate – Real Questions, Real Answers, Real Advocacy

What do you do when your child is suspended? Denied services? Or placed in the wrong setting with no say?In this open Q&A-style episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham answers your most pressing questions—live and unfiltered.🎯 Inside this episode:Can a child stay in general ed if they aren’t accessing grade-level curriculum?Should the school provide an advocate if the parent asks?What happens if a charter school refuses special ed services?What if you're being read "school norms" before the meeting even starts?The truth about ESY, MDR, para support, toileting, behavior, and moreWhether you’re a parent, teacher, para, or full-time advocate—this episode will hit home.This one’s full of wisdom, wild stories, legal truth bombs, and just enough sass to keep you laughing while learning.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform—Spotify, Apple, Amazon, iHeart, and more.New episodes drop every Tuesday & Thursday!  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...