IEP Chaos, Charter School Myths & Advocate Q&A

In this episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham is back with answers, attitude, and all the legal clarity you need to navigate the wild world of special education.She tackles it all:✅ The legality of removing non-verbal students without parent notification✅ Why dual-certified teachers can’t wear two hats at an IEP meeting✅ Whether charter schools are really doing right by students with disabilities (spoiler: they're not)✅ What data actually drives Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions✅ How to use IDEA law to stand your ground — and when to file that state complaint✅ The problem with “collaboration” minutes and mystery staff in the classroom✅ What to say when someone throws “House Bill 4545” at you like it’s a solution…and more.This episode is equal parts fire and facts. If you’re in the trenches — whether you’re a parent, teacher, advocate, or school-based member — you don’t want to miss this one.📚 Resources Mentioned:→ SpecialEducationAcademy.com→ Email us: [email protected]→ Want the book Karen referenced? Grab the Advocate’s Bookshelf🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts📌 Subscribe, rate, and share — because when we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. 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...