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Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast — 216 episodes

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A Parent’s Guide to Transition IEP Meetings

2

The Reading Brain: Understanding Structured Literacy with Tara Giddings

3

369: The Power of Real Inclusion with Andrew Goff, Ed.D.

4

IEP Meetings & Beyond: Advocate for Services, Placement & Success

5

Don’t Wait: The Critical Window for TK & Kindergarten IEPs (And Why Early Intervention Matters)

6

Analyzing School Non-Attendance Data: Where Do We Go From Here? with Dr. Dennis Lefevre

7

Exploring the School Attendance Crisis: School Refusal or Truancy?

8

Beyond Dysregulation: How FBAs and BIPs Can Support Your Child

9

The Time is NOW: Be Proactive in Scheduling End-of-Year Meetings

10

Better Behavior Solutions: Brain Breaks, Connection, and Rhythm

11

Shifts are Happening: Pay Attention!

12

Trauma-Informed IEPs: When Behavior Signals More with Dr. Desirie Sykes

13

A New Look at Misbehavior: Creating Upstream Solutions for Dysregulated Students with Dr. Doug Bolton

14

The Current State of DEI in the US: What is Worth Fighting For?

15

How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It) with Lindsey Cormack

16

A Look at CA Assembly Bill 461 and a New, Much-Needed Approach to Truancy

17

What Do Our Kids Really Need? Moving Forward with the “Next Great Iteration” of our Educational System with Dr. Annalies Corbin

18

Virginia District Funding Cuts Jeopardize Education For All

19

Racial and Cultural Responsiveness and Accountability in Education with Jebeh Edmunds

20

The Ripple Effect of Losing $65 Million in Federal Education Support with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez

21

Finding Balance in the “Least Restrictive Environments” for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students with Jennifer Catalano

22

350: The Current State of Affairs in US Education: Our Appearance on Dr. Karen Wilson’s Podcast

23

Clearing Up Confusion About 504 Plans with April Rehrig

24

Digging into DEI Success for Students with Tracy Baynes, Part 2

25

Digging into DEI Success for Students with Tracy Baynes

26

A One-Size-Fits-All Approach Does Not Work with Dr. OiYan Poon

27

Innovative Learning with the Modern Classrooms Project with Robert Barnett

28

Fostering Independence and Community: A Look at Jonathan’s Landing Foundation

29

Inclusivity and Equity in the Classroom with Dr. Emily Affolter

30

The “Dear Colleague” Letter and Recent Executive Orders

31

Connection, Vulnerability, Empathy, Advocacy, and “Healthy Mental Health” with Mike Robbins

32

Understanding ICE and Immigration Issues in 2025

33

Workable Solutions to Combat Teacher Burnout with Karen Foley

34

Helping Students Learn Executive Functioning Skills with Dr. Tara Williams

35

Advocacy, Equity, Inclusion for Even the Most Marginalized with Patrick Jones

36

Building a Classroom Community of Confident Writers with Rob Sanders

37

Education is in Peril with the Implications of Project 2025

38

The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity with Emily Chase Coleman

39

The US Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and the Future of Education

40

Leading with Empathy in an Inclusive Classroom Environment with Dr. Jessica Werner

41

Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle Freeland

42

Teaching the Teachers: Strategies for Inclusive Education with Andrew Goff

43

ENCORE: Live from the BOOST Conference!

44

The Benefits of Instructional Audio Systems for Inclusive Classrooms with Dr. Stephanie Meyer

45

Digging Deeper into Central Auditory Processing Disorder

46

Solving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynolds

47

A Big-Picture View of Special Education Litigation with Tim Adams

48

ENCORE: Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson

49

ENCORE: Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange

50

ENCORE: LIVE from the Boost Conference

51

Proactive Solutions to Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera

52

Moving From Diversity to Inclusion (Part 2 with Michael Hingson)

53

Affirming Neurodiversity in IEPs with Santanna Ficken

54

Systemic Ableism in the IEP Process–and How We Can Change with Santanna Ficken

55

The Right Approach to Bullying Prevention with Alain Pelletier

56

A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context (Part 2) with Dr. Alexander Tan

57

Proactive Solutions for Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera

58

Live from the BOOST Conference

59

Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange

60

Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson

61

Love Is a Classroom with Andrew Goff

62

A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context with Dr. Alexander Tan

63

The Power of a “Stay-Put” Motion

64

ENCORE: English Language Learners and IEPs

65

Tackling Brain Health: Amanda and Vickie make a guest appearance on the Neurologics podcast hosted by Karen Odell-Barber

66

Smooth Transitions for Your Child’s Next School Phase

67

Amazing Advances in Brain Optimization Technology with Karen Odell-Barber

68

English Language Learners and IEPs

69

Preparing Your Student for College and Self-Advocacy with Dan Jordan

70

The Return of Cursive Writing with Dr. Christina Bretz

71

California's Historic $2 Billion Settlement: Addressing COVID Learning Loss

72

Why Change is the Key to Truly Inclusive Education with Lacey Robinson

73

A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy with Vickie Brett, ESQ

74

Why Collaboration and Communication Make All the Difference

75

You, Me, and Neurodiversity with Alyssa Lego

76

Common Misconceptions in SPED and the Use of Behavioral Tools with Hayley Montelongo

77

Self-Advocacy and Accommodations Beyond High School with Dan Jordan

78

ENCORE: Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further

79

ENCORE: Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings

80

ENCORE: Private Schools vs. Non-Public Schools: What Parents Should Know

81

ENCORE: The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs

82

How Young Adults are Thriving at Gateway Center with Robert Freiri

83

ENCORE: Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett

84

A Vision for Inclusive Living at The Village with Dr. Michael Held

85

Learning Stories: An Assessment Tool for Early Childhood with Julia Koumbassa

86

A New Approach to Neurodivergent-Affirming Care with Dr. Taylor Day

87

Gender-Affirming Care Means Acceptance with Erin Pollard, LMFT, LPCC

88

Eligibility Categories: Low Incidences Visual Impairment

89

Eligibility Categories: Low Incidences Hearing Impairment

90

Low Incidences Deafness

91

Low Incidences Deaf-Blindness

92

Navigating Special Education with Effective Communication with Peggy S. Bud, MS, and Tamara L. Jacobson, MS, EdD candidate

93

Understanding the Enigma, Part 2: A Look at Autism Below the Surface with Melody Abbene

94

Safe, Creative Spaces in Schools for ALL Kids with Melissa Turnbaugh

95

Hope and Help for Students with Dyscalculia

96

Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett

97

Inclusive Education: A Conversation with Dan Vosnos of One Chance Illinois

98

Understanding the Enigma: Autism in Girls - A Conversation with Dr. Melody Abbene

99

Exciting Steps Toward Inclusive Education in California, with Arielle Starkman

100

Why Standardized Tests Don’t Always Give a Clear Picture with Dr. Jayme Jones

101

IEP Eligibility and the Law Part 2 [Encore Edition]

102

IEP Eligibility and the Law Part 1 [Encore Edition]

103

How To Navigate Assessments and Accommodations [Encore Edition]

104

The Little Things That Get Overlooked in IEPs [Encore Edition]

105

Part 2: A Visit with Special Education Rights Hero, Attorney Jack Robinson

106

Part 1: A Visit with Special Education Rights Hero, Attorney Jack Robinson

107

Social Workers in Schools: It’s Time to Revamp the System! with Laura Adams

108

Understanding Immersion Schools with Maria V. Ventura and Jasmine Allen-Matora

109

The Value of Individualized Learning over Standardization with Dr. Rina Bliss

110

A Closer Look at the Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Category

111

Trends in Assessments and Eligibility Evaluations with Dr. Jayme Jones

112

The ABCs of Inclusion with Beth Leipholtz

113

Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings

114

The Chanda Center for Health, Advocacy, and Disability-Competent Healthcare

115

Is Your Local School Board Fulfilling its Purpose? with AJ Crabill

116

A Closer Look at Autism as an Eligibility Category

117

Innovation in Inclusive Education with Jaime Sowers

118

What the New California Law Says about High School Diploma Options

119

How to Navigate Assessments and Accommodations

120

252: Highlights of a LONG Career in Special Education

121

Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further

122

Understanding the Most Misunderstood Eligibility Category

123

The Trend Toward School Districts Denying Eligibility and Being Inflexible with Peggy Schaefer

124

IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part Two)

125

IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part One)

126

Supporting Children’s Mental Health at School and Home with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

127

Looking at Learning Disabilities as a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

128

Real Inclusion with the Little Learners Program with Julie Curless

129

Why Inclusion is a Fight Worth Fighting with Olivier Bernier

130

The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs

131

How to Empower Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld

132

Law Requirements for Your Struggling learner

133

Roles for Members on Your IEP Team

134

How to Prep for Learing Success!

135

Progress Reports—You SHOULD Be Getting Them Regularly!

136

Dr. Karen Wilson Returns for Q & A

137

The Therapeutic Inclusion Program with Michael Murray and Laura Balogh

138

The Science Behind Cannabis Therapy for Special Needs with Janna Champagne

139

The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska [Encore Edition]

140

Private Schools vs. Non-Public Schools: What Parents Should Know

141

Inclusion Begins in Preschool with Tamara Wanink and Brittany Anselmo

142

Rethinking Behavioral Disorders with Peggy Schaefer

143

Spirit League–MUCH More Than Sports with Melissa Cory

144

Different Types of IEPs

145

A Closer Look at the New IEP Learning Center

146

What the Law Requires for Your Struggling Learner

147

Inclusion and the Learner-Centered Classroom with Tanya Sheckley

148

Inclusivity: Let’s Do It Better This Year! with Larkin O’Leary

149

The Inclusive Education Project Learning Center

150

Summer Prep for Learning Success

151

Barbara Arrowsmith Young: Overcoming Learning Disabilities [Encore Episode]

152

Summer Goodbye

153

Supporting Speech, Language and Learning through Technology with Barbara Fernandes

154

A Perspective Shift about Accommodations with Maggie Staub

155

Dr. Michelle Nario-Redmond on Ableism: The Causes and Consequences of Disability Prejudice

156

Gun Control

157

Play and Leisure with Rose Griffin

158

Empowering Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld

159

Pandemic Consequences and Where We Need More Change with ToniAnn Loftus

160

Behavior Data and “Hidden Curriculum” with Christine Reeve

161

Transitions from High School and Beyond, Part 2

162

Transitions

163

The Importance of Social Emotional Learning with Jess Grace

164

Nate's Triumph, with Nate Trainor

165

Homeschooling with a Public School Mindset

166

Helping Families in the IEP Process with Wendy Taylor [IEP 206]

167

Encore Episode of the "Forget me Not" Documentary [205]

168

Think Inclusive with Tim Villegas [204]

169

Suzanne Aldrich on Speech and Language [IEP 203]

170

Special Education Law with Lisa Hernandez [IEP 202]

171

Nicole Eilers: Critical Disability Studies and Real Inclusion [IEP 201]

172

How Sensory Integration Affects Behavior and Reactions with Jessie Ginsburg [IEP 200]

173

Exciting News on the Inclusive Apps Front with Zafer Elcik [IEP 199]

174

Challenging the Established Structure for ALL Kids with Kurt Schneider and Suzanne Sands [IEP 198]

175

Taking a Closer Look at the Staffing Shortage [IEP 197]

176

Self-Care in the Classroom with Kayland Lamar [IEP 196]

177

Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson [IEP 195]

178

Empowering Parents: A Conversation with The Childhood Collective [IEP 194]

179

Kindness As a Learning Platform with Caroline Hines

180

The Need for Collaborative Problem-Solving with Dr. Ross Greene

181

All About Pediatric Assessments with Dr. Karen Wilson [IEP 191]

182

How School Counselors Can Be Advocates with Caroline Hines [IEP 190]

183

Special Education Law in North Carolina: A Fight for More Inclusion with Stacey Gahagan [IEP 189]

184

Compensatory Education: Where Are We Now? With Crystal Sanford [IEP 188]

185

Managing Holiday Stress with Lynn Jimenez [IEP 187]

186

Changing the Narrative Around Disability with Jessica Keogh [IEP 186]

187

A Holistic Look at Inclusion with Diane Ryndak [IEP 185]

188

Learning to Live with Gratitude and Intention with Nicole Thomson [IEP 184]

189

Forget Me Not Documentary with Hilda and Olivier Bernier [IEP 183]

190

Tips for Easing the Transition to In-Person Learning with Chris Banks [IEP 182]

191

Learning and Growing as a Parent with Danielle Bettmann [IEP 181]

192

Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson [IEP 180]

193

Back to School with COVID-19, Part 3 [IEP 179]

194

Back to School with COVID-19, Part 2 [IEP 178]

195

Back to School with COVID-19, Part 1 [IEP 177]

196

So, We Made It Another Year! [IEP 176]

197

Ending Youth Homelessness with Carlia Oldfather [IEP 175]

198

Meal-Time Management with Marie Fiebach [IEP 174]

199

Kindness As a Learning Platform with Caroline Hines [IEP 173]

200

Self-Care in the Classroom with Kayland Lamar [IEP 172]

201

Solving Problems Collaboratively with Dr. Ross Greene [IEP 171]

202

Helping Others Help Themselves with Melanie Oates [IEP 170]

203

Special Pandemic School Year in Review [IEP 169]

204

Creating a Sustainable, Parenting Framework with Dr. Whitney Casares [IEP 168]

205

Being the Biggest Champions of Our Littles with Renee Pena Lopez [IEP 167]

206

Autism Acceptance Month with Nicole Ballingoff [IEP 166]

207

The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska [IEP 165]

208

How the IDEAL Program is Empowering Student Voices [IEP 164]

209

Finding Your Way Back to Happiness with Robin Williams Evans [IEP 163]

210

What the Past Can Teach Us with Rachel Lissy [IEP 162]

211

Disabilities Awareness Month with Lee Lombardo [IEP 161]

212

So What's A Routine Life, Anyway? With Andrew Edwards [IEP 160]

213

Striving Towards Multiracial Democracy with Andrew Lefkowits [IEP 159]

214

Building Blind and Low-Vision Community with Will Butler [IEP 158]

215

Getting Your Voice Heard with Leah Moore [IEP 157]

216

The Money, Career, and Motherhood Podcast with Janice Scholl [IEP 156]