Homework, IEPs & Questions of the Day

Is homework required by law?In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham — the Special Education Boss® — breaks down one of the most common questions families bring to the IEP table: “Is homework legal, and what happens when it causes more harm than help?”Karen explains what IDEA, ESSA, and state laws actually say about homework (spoiler: nothing requires it).She also answers real questions from parents, educators, and paraprofessionals across the country, including:✨ How to request testing to move from a 504 Plan to an IEP✨ How 504s apply to afterschool programs run by outside companies✨ Steps to take if testing was conducted without parental consent✨ How to challenge incorrect placements or restrictive classroom settings💡 Plus, Karen announces the upcoming Paraprofessional Training Webinar — November 5 at 7 PM CST!Register now at SpecialEducationAcademy.com📘 Order Karen’s new book, The Epic IEPNow available for pre-order on Amazon!➡️ https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscomThen visit TheEpicIEP.com to claim $500 in pre-order bonuses — including tools, templates, and advocacy resources.🎓 Join The AcademyGet 250+ hours of training that teach you how to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes at the IEP/504 table.👉 Join The Academy📩 Need help or records review?Email: [email protected] — Our trained advocates serve families nationwide. 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...