Dismissing an IEP Team Member | Special Education Boss with Karen Mayer Cunningham

Can a parent dismiss a member of the IEP team? What if a related service provider says “nothing’s changing” — do they still have to attend?In this episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham explains who must attend every IEP meeting, when you can legally excuse someone, and how to protect your child’s educational rights when team members are missing.You’ll learn:The five federally required IEP team membersThe right (and wrong) way to excuse a providerWhy “we talked to mom” is not a substitute for attendanceWhat happens when data changes and a provider isn’t thereHow to handle team dismissals legally and strategicallyKaren also answers live questions about:• 504 confidentiality• Bullying and safety• Accommodations for trauma, ADHD, and PTSD• Paraprofessionals and missed minutes• Student teachers and service minutes• When a teacher violates the IEP• Placement decisions and LRE📘 Pre-order The Epic IEPA powerful playbook for parents, educators, and advocates navigating the special education system.👉 Order on AmazonThen visit TheEpicIEP.com to claim your $500 in bonuses.🎓 Join The Academy for ongoing training and community:👉 https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about✉️ Need help or representation? Email: [email protected]“When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody.” — Karen Mayer Cunningham 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...