From MTSS to the IEP Table: What Schools Aren’t Teaching (Hope, Clarity & The Epic IEP)

“I assumed everyone at the table understood the law… until I learned they didn’t.”In this powerful conversation, Karen Mayer Cunningham (Special Education Boss®) and Cindy unpack what really happens between MTSS, eligibility, and the IEP—and why so many well-meaning educators and parents are working from bad training, not bad intent. You’ll hear Cindy’s journey from 27 years in the system to discovering Special Education Academy™, and Karen’s charge to bring clarity, rigor, and hope back to the table.What we cover:MTSS → IEP: why good hearts + wrong info = poor outcomesPaperwork bloat vs. an epic IEP that’s actually usableWho’s responsible when a placement isn’t working (and why it’s leadership)Why every provider needs the full IEP/504 (not a “teacher bundle”)ESY done right: the two-prong standard (regression/recoupment and loss of critical skills)Practical meeting prep: get the draft, get the evals, write questions in advanceGet the book — The Epic IEPYour playbook for walking into the IEP/504 table prepared, confident, and clear—plus QR codes to living resources (readers’ guide, templates, open records how-to, and more).📘 Amazon (official): https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscom🎁 Bonuses: upload your receipt at TheEpicIEP.com for the Book Club, summit ticket, and chapter previews.Train with Karen📚 Join The Academy — weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of replays:https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/aboutWe’re educating you so you can navigate the IEP/504 process with clarity and confidence. 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...