Prior Written Notice, ESY, Dyslexia Evaluations & What to Do When Districts Break the Law | Ask the Advocate | Special Education Boss

It is the last full week of IEP meetings and Karen Mayer Cunningham is answering your live questions - and none of the answers are soft. This is a fast-moving Ask the Advocate session covering some of the most important questions in special education right now.Plus - big announcements. The Epic Educator Academy launches June 1st at 7PM Central. The Two-Day Advocacy Intensive is live in Lexington, Kentucky on May 30th and 31st. And the Epic IEP workbook is almost done.Questions answered in this episode:- What happens after a school district violates a mediated agreement? (Hint: it involves going back to the state and possibly a press conference.)- What is a prior written notice and what are the seven legal components? (Also: N/A is never an acceptable answer on a federal document.)- What is the difference between dyslexia and an SLD evaluation? (Stop asking for a dyslexia evaluation. Here is what to ask for instead.)- What are the two criteria required for ESY? (You do not get ESY. You require it.)- My child's IEP was left vague on purpose. Is that legal? (No. It is a legal document. It must be specific. Full stop.)- What triggers out of district placement? What is therapeutic placement?- Can a school district delay an evaluation until next year? (No. 15 days to respond. Period.)- What is predetermination and how do you put it in the record?- Who is responsible for writing modifications - general ed or special ed? (Special ed. Always.)- What do you do when a district violates a compensatory services agreement?- Can a school legally skip implementing an IEP for virtual school students?Resources:Special Education Academy: specialeducationacademy.comEpic IEP Book Bundle: theepiciep.comEpic Educator Academy (June 1): specialeducationacademy.com/trainingEmail: [email protected] Mayer Cunningham is the Special Education Boss - advocate, trainer, and bestselling author of the Epic IEP book series. 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...