From 504s to One-on-Ones: Real Talk from the IEP Table | Special Education Boss®

“Data doesn’t have feelings. It has evidence.”In this high-energy TikTok Live replay, Karen Mayer Cunningham dives headfirst into real-time questions from parents, teachers, and advocates navigating the special education process.Karen brings clarity, humor, and decades of experience to the conversation — reminding us that preparation beats panic every time.✨ In This Episode, We Cover:The difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP (and why it matters)When a one-on-one paraprofessional is appropriate — and when it’s notCan you record an IEP meeting? (Know your state rights.)When suspension triggers an MDRHow to think through behavior plans (FBA vs. BIP)Karen also shares exciting updates on:📘 The Epic IEP™ (USA Today National Bestseller)📕 The upcoming Epic IEP™ Federal & State Law Guide📗 The soon-to-release Epic IEP™ Paraprofessional Handbook🎓 The 2-Day Special Education Advocacy Intensive (Live + On-Demand)👩‍🏫 The Mastermind for future advocates🚀 Ready to Go Deeper?Join The Academy (first month free):You don’t know what you don’t know — but you need to.📚 Grab Your Copy of The Epic IEP™🎧 Listen. Subscribe. Share.If this episode helped you, share it with a parent, educator, or advocate who needs to hear it.Because when we sit at the table prepared, outcomes change.“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...