Panel Q&A: Real Special Education Scenarios Every Parent and Advocate Needs to Hear

Join Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, for a powerful panel Q&A and discussion covering real special education questions from parents, advocates, and professionals across the country.In this open conversation, Karen tackles critical issues facing families and educators — from IEP rights to retaliation policies, advanced classes, AAC devices, and more — all with her signature blend of humor, clarity, and empowerment.💬 In this episode, we cover:What services a child who is blind should receive — and why proper vision assessments matterHow to join The Academy and access 300+ hours of advocacy trainingWhether schools can recommend placements without dataWhy data—not opinions—drives every special education decisionRetaliation protections under the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil RightsWhy speech cannot be “made up” in another classIEP eligibility disagreements and your right to reconvene within 10 daysAcademic goals in behavioral classroomsWhy related service providers must be at transition meetingsWhat happens when a district brings an attorney to an IEP meetingAccess to advanced classes for students with IEPsAAC/SGD evaluations for nonverbal studentsWhether classroom parties and parent exclusions may raise discrimination concernsWhy parents should always request evaluations before meetingsThis episode is packed with real-world insights for parents, educators, and advocates who want to understand — and use — their procedural rights effectively.🎓 Join The Academy:Access over 300 hours of training, live coaching calls, and full course access — including “How to Get Your Child Evaluated for Special Education.”👉 https://www.specialeducationacademy.com📘 Get the Book — The Epic IEP™:Your guide to navigating and negotiating successful student outcomes.👉 https://www.theepiciep.com🎥 Watch more episodes on YouTube:Subscribe to stay updated with weekly advocacy trainings and Q&A sessions.👉 https://www.youtube.com/@SpecialEducationBoss 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...