Navigating Special Education: Personal Journeys & Practical Solutions with Melissa Stein

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Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 93From Personal Experience to Professional AdvocacyIn this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, host Frances Shefter welcomes Melissa Stein, a seasoned special education advocate serving Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Melissa’s journey into advocacy began when she became a parent to three autistic children. Navigating the special education system on behalf of her family led her to become a certified special education teacher and autism specialist.Frances and Melissa share how personal experiences often lead professionals into the field of advocacy. Frances began as a special education teacher, became an attorney, and now also advocates for her own children. Melissa emphasized that many professionals are drawn to education and advocacy because of personal connections and challenges they've experienced firsthand.Read the entire summary: https://shefterlaw.com/2025/05/navigating-special-education-personal-journeys-practical-solutions-with-melissa-steinLearn more about Melissa Stein: * Visit Advocate Navigator’s website: https://advocatenavigator.com * Email: [email protected] * Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakaufmaningberstein * Call: 410-938-5302***********************************Stress-Free IEP®: Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. In each podcast, Frances interviews inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need.Watch more episodes of Stress-Free IEP®: * On website: https://shefterlaw.com/blog * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff0foIeCETrWbtsQSDwckQConnect and learn more from your host, Frances Shefter: * https://shefterlaw.com/#contact-me * https://shefterlaw.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesshefter * https://www.facebook.com/ShefterLawPA * https://twitter.com/shefterlawpa * https://www.instagram.com/shefterlawpa * https://www.tiktok.com/@shefterlawpa

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