Ask the Advocate: Summer Services, Speech Support, and the 50% Off Sale!

We’re wrapping up June with Ask the Advocate—and it’s packed!Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, answers your most-asked questions about IEPs, 504s, compensatory services, and more. From data myths and goal-setting to speech therapy, para support, and placement issues—this episode is full of clarity, education, and laughter (of course).SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Now through June 30, download Wealthy & Well-Known (for FREE) and email a screenshot to [email protected] to get a 50% OFF coupon for any one digital product—including the 2-Day Virtual Intensive!Topics in this episode:How to request an IEP meeting when elopement or behavior concerns ariseCan districts deny services due to “summer”? (Spoiler: no)Why IEP goals must be based on present levels (and what to do if they aren’t)Resource rooms, para staffing, and LRE complianceWhat to do when the district says they “didn’t know”Navigating ESY, state complaints, private school myths, and moreThe difference between The Academy, the 2-Day, and the MastermindThe new APP is here! Search Special Education Academy in your app store. Want more help navigating special education?Join The Academy for just $97/month:🎧 Listen, learn, and ask your questions live every week with Karen.Grab your 50% OFF digital product couponDownload Wealthy & Well-Known for free → Send us a screenshot →Email: [email protected] valid June 23–30 only! 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...