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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 58 MIN

Live Q&A: Hard Truths, Real Questions, and Why The Epic IEP Changes Everything

from Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham · host Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education boss®

Karen shares why she wrote The Epic IEP, who it’s for, and how this book delivers a clear roadmap for parents, educators, and advocates to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes — without guesswork, confusion, or misinformation.💬 Inside this episode:Who The Epic IEP is really for (and why every teacher, parent, and advocate needs it)The biggest lies told in IEP meetings — and how to respond with truth and dataWhat to do when schools retaliate against parents or ignore IDEA timelinesWhen to request compensatory time, a due process hearing, or a state complaintWhy the Epic IEP isn’t just a book — it’s a movement for changeStories of hope, heartbreak, and humor from real IEP tables across AmericaKaren also previews her upcoming Paraprofessional Webinar and the Epic IEP Mastery Summit (February 6) — both designed to equip you to train, lead, and advocate with clarity.📘 Pre-order The Epic IEP today:👉 Amazon Link🎁 Then go to TheEpicIEP.com to unlock $500 in pre-order bonuses, including your FREE ticket to the Epic IEP Mastery Summit (February 6).🎓 Want ongoing weekly training?Join The Epic IEP Academy — the premier professional development community for parents, educators, and advocates.👉 https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about📱 Follow @SpecialEducationBoss on TikTok, subscribe on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout. 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...

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Karen shares why she wrote The Epic IEP, who it’s for, and how this book delivers a clear roadmap for parents, educators, and advocates to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes — without guesswork, confusion, or misinformation.💬 Inside...

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