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Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast — 219 episodes
When Your Special Needs Child Grows Up: Planning for “What’s Next?” with Mary McDirmid
Back to School, Back to Action
Our Best Approach to Education is “Outside-the-Box” Thinking
A Parent’s Guide to Transition IEP Meetings
The Reading Brain: Understanding Structured Literacy with Tara Giddings
369: The Power of Real Inclusion with Andrew Goff, Ed.D.
IEP Meetings & Beyond: Advocate for Services, Placement & Success
Don’t Wait: The Critical Window for TK & Kindergarten IEPs (And Why Early Intervention Matters)
Analyzing School Non-Attendance Data: Where Do We Go From Here? with Dr. Dennis Lefevre
Exploring the School Attendance Crisis: School Refusal or Truancy?
Beyond Dysregulation: How FBAs and BIPs Can Support Your Child
The Time is NOW: Be Proactive in Scheduling End-of-Year Meetings
Better Behavior Solutions: Brain Breaks, Connection, and Rhythm
Shifts are Happening: Pay Attention!
Trauma-Informed IEPs: When Behavior Signals More with Dr. Desirie Sykes
A New Look at Misbehavior: Creating Upstream Solutions for Dysregulated Students with Dr. Doug Bolton
The Current State of DEI in the US: What is Worth Fighting For?
How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It) with Lindsey Cormack
A Look at CA Assembly Bill 461 and a New, Much-Needed Approach to Truancy
What Do Our Kids Really Need? Moving Forward with the “Next Great Iteration” of our Educational System with Dr. Annalies Corbin
Virginia District Funding Cuts Jeopardize Education For All
Racial and Cultural Responsiveness and Accountability in Education with Jebeh Edmunds
The Ripple Effect of Losing $65 Million in Federal Education Support with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez
Finding Balance in the “Least Restrictive Environments” for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students with Jennifer Catalano
350: The Current State of Affairs in US Education: Our Appearance on Dr. Karen Wilson’s Podcast
Clearing Up Confusion About 504 Plans with April Rehrig
Digging into DEI Success for Students with Tracy Baynes, Part 2
Digging into DEI Success for Students with Tracy Baynes
A One-Size-Fits-All Approach Does Not Work with Dr. OiYan Poon
Innovative Learning with the Modern Classrooms Project with Robert Barnett
Fostering Independence and Community: A Look at Jonathan’s Landing Foundation
Inclusivity and Equity in the Classroom with Dr. Emily Affolter
The “Dear Colleague” Letter and Recent Executive Orders
Connection, Vulnerability, Empathy, Advocacy, and “Healthy Mental Health” with Mike Robbins
Understanding ICE and Immigration Issues in 2025
Workable Solutions to Combat Teacher Burnout with Karen Foley
Helping Students Learn Executive Functioning Skills with Dr. Tara Williams
Advocacy, Equity, Inclusion for Even the Most Marginalized with Patrick Jones
Building a Classroom Community of Confident Writers with Rob Sanders
Education is in Peril with the Implications of Project 2025
The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity with Emily Chase Coleman
The US Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and the Future of Education
Leading with Empathy in an Inclusive Classroom Environment with Dr. Jessica Werner
Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle Freeland
Teaching the Teachers: Strategies for Inclusive Education with Andrew Goff
ENCORE: Live from the BOOST Conference!
The Benefits of Instructional Audio Systems for Inclusive Classrooms with Dr. Stephanie Meyer
Digging Deeper into Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Solving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynolds
A Big-Picture View of Special Education Litigation with Tim Adams
ENCORE: Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson
ENCORE: Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange
ENCORE: LIVE from the Boost Conference
Proactive Solutions to Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera
Moving From Diversity to Inclusion (Part 2 with Michael Hingson)
Affirming Neurodiversity in IEPs with Santanna Ficken
Systemic Ableism in the IEP Process–and How We Can Change with Santanna Ficken
The Right Approach to Bullying Prevention with Alain Pelletier
A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context (Part 2) with Dr. Alexander Tan
Proactive Solutions for Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera
Live from the BOOST Conference
Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange
Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson
Love Is a Classroom with Andrew Goff
A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context with Dr. Alexander Tan
The Power of a “Stay-Put” Motion
ENCORE: English Language Learners and IEPs
Tackling Brain Health: Amanda and Vickie make a guest appearance on the Neurologics podcast hosted by Karen Odell-Barber
Smooth Transitions for Your Child’s Next School Phase
Amazing Advances in Brain Optimization Technology with Karen Odell-Barber
English Language Learners and IEPs
Preparing Your Student for College and Self-Advocacy with Dan Jordan
The Return of Cursive Writing with Dr. Christina Bretz
California's Historic $2 Billion Settlement: Addressing COVID Learning Loss
Why Change is the Key to Truly Inclusive Education with Lacey Robinson
A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy with Vickie Brett, ESQ
Why Collaboration and Communication Make All the Difference
You, Me, and Neurodiversity with Alyssa Lego
Common Misconceptions in SPED and the Use of Behavioral Tools with Hayley Montelongo
Self-Advocacy and Accommodations Beyond High School with Dan Jordan
ENCORE: Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further
ENCORE: Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings
ENCORE: Private Schools vs. Non-Public Schools: What Parents Should Know
ENCORE: The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs
How Young Adults are Thriving at Gateway Center with Robert Freiri
ENCORE: Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett
A Vision for Inclusive Living at The Village with Dr. Michael Held
Learning Stories: An Assessment Tool for Early Childhood with Julia Koumbassa
A New Approach to Neurodivergent-Affirming Care with Dr. Taylor Day
Gender-Affirming Care Means Acceptance with Erin Pollard, LMFT, LPCC
Eligibility Categories: Low Incidences Visual Impairment
Eligibility Categories: Low Incidences Hearing Impairment
Low Incidences Deafness
Low Incidences Deaf-Blindness
Navigating Special Education with Effective Communication with Peggy S. Bud, MS, and Tamara L. Jacobson, MS, EdD candidate
Understanding the Enigma, Part 2: A Look at Autism Below the Surface with Melody Abbene
Safe, Creative Spaces in Schools for ALL Kids with Melissa Turnbaugh
Hope and Help for Students with Dyscalculia
Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett
Inclusive Education: A Conversation with Dan Vosnos of One Chance Illinois
Understanding the Enigma: Autism in Girls - A Conversation with Dr. Melody Abbene
Exciting Steps Toward Inclusive Education in California, with Arielle Starkman
Why Standardized Tests Don’t Always Give a Clear Picture with Dr. Jayme Jones
IEP Eligibility and the Law Part 2 [Encore Edition]
IEP Eligibility and the Law Part 1 [Encore Edition]
How To Navigate Assessments and Accommodations [Encore Edition]
The Little Things That Get Overlooked in IEPs [Encore Edition]
Part 2: A Visit with Special Education Rights Hero, Attorney Jack Robinson
Part 1: A Visit with Special Education Rights Hero, Attorney Jack Robinson
Social Workers in Schools: It’s Time to Revamp the System! with Laura Adams
Understanding Immersion Schools with Maria V. Ventura and Jasmine Allen-Matora
The Value of Individualized Learning over Standardization with Dr. Rina Bliss
A Closer Look at the Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Category
Trends in Assessments and Eligibility Evaluations with Dr. Jayme Jones
The ABCs of Inclusion with Beth Leipholtz
Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings
The Chanda Center for Health, Advocacy, and Disability-Competent Healthcare
Is Your Local School Board Fulfilling its Purpose? with AJ Crabill
A Closer Look at Autism as an Eligibility Category
Innovation in Inclusive Education with Jaime Sowers
What the New California Law Says about High School Diploma Options
How to Navigate Assessments and Accommodations
252: Highlights of a LONG Career in Special Education
Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further
Understanding the Most Misunderstood Eligibility Category
The Trend Toward School Districts Denying Eligibility and Being Inflexible with Peggy Schaefer
IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part Two)
IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part One)
Supporting Children’s Mental Health at School and Home with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Looking at Learning Disabilities as a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh
Real Inclusion with the Little Learners Program with Julie Curless
Why Inclusion is a Fight Worth Fighting with Olivier Bernier
The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs
How to Empower Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld
Law Requirements for Your Struggling learner
Roles for Members on Your IEP Team
How to Prep for Learing Success!
Progress Reports—You SHOULD Be Getting Them Regularly!
Dr. Karen Wilson Returns for Q & A
The Therapeutic Inclusion Program with Michael Murray and Laura Balogh
The Science Behind Cannabis Therapy for Special Needs with Janna Champagne
The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska [Encore Edition]
Private Schools vs. Non-Public Schools: What Parents Should Know
Inclusion Begins in Preschool with Tamara Wanink and Brittany Anselmo
Rethinking Behavioral Disorders with Peggy Schaefer
Spirit League–MUCH More Than Sports with Melissa Cory
Different Types of IEPs
A Closer Look at the New IEP Learning Center
What the Law Requires for Your Struggling Learner
Inclusion and the Learner-Centered Classroom with Tanya Sheckley
Inclusivity: Let’s Do It Better This Year! with Larkin O’Leary
The Inclusive Education Project Learning Center
Summer Prep for Learning Success
Barbara Arrowsmith Young: Overcoming Learning Disabilities [Encore Episode]
Summer Goodbye
Supporting Speech, Language and Learning through Technology with Barbara Fernandes
A Perspective Shift about Accommodations with Maggie Staub
Dr. Michelle Nario-Redmond on Ableism: The Causes and Consequences of Disability Prejudice
Gun Control
Play and Leisure with Rose Griffin
Empowering Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld
Pandemic Consequences and Where We Need More Change with ToniAnn Loftus
Behavior Data and “Hidden Curriculum” with Christine Reeve
Transitions from High School and Beyond, Part 2
Transitions
The Importance of Social Emotional Learning with Jess Grace
Nate's Triumph, with Nate Trainor
Homeschooling with a Public School Mindset
Helping Families in the IEP Process with Wendy Taylor [IEP 206]
Encore Episode of the "Forget me Not" Documentary [205]
Think Inclusive with Tim Villegas [204]
Suzanne Aldrich on Speech and Language [IEP 203]
Special Education Law with Lisa Hernandez [IEP 202]
Nicole Eilers: Critical Disability Studies and Real Inclusion [IEP 201]
How Sensory Integration Affects Behavior and Reactions with Jessie Ginsburg [IEP 200]
Exciting News on the Inclusive Apps Front with Zafer Elcik [IEP 199]
Challenging the Established Structure for ALL Kids with Kurt Schneider and Suzanne Sands [IEP 198]
Taking a Closer Look at the Staffing Shortage [IEP 197]
Self-Care in the Classroom with Kayland Lamar [IEP 196]
Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson [IEP 195]
Empowering Parents: A Conversation with The Childhood Collective [IEP 194]
Kindness As a Learning Platform with Caroline Hines
The Need for Collaborative Problem-Solving with Dr. Ross Greene
All About Pediatric Assessments with Dr. Karen Wilson [IEP 191]
How School Counselors Can Be Advocates with Caroline Hines [IEP 190]
Special Education Law in North Carolina: A Fight for More Inclusion with Stacey Gahagan [IEP 189]
Compensatory Education: Where Are We Now? With Crystal Sanford [IEP 188]
Managing Holiday Stress with Lynn Jimenez [IEP 187]
Changing the Narrative Around Disability with Jessica Keogh [IEP 186]
A Holistic Look at Inclusion with Diane Ryndak [IEP 185]
Learning to Live with Gratitude and Intention with Nicole Thomson [IEP 184]
Forget Me Not Documentary with Hilda and Olivier Bernier [IEP 183]
Tips for Easing the Transition to In-Person Learning with Chris Banks [IEP 182]
Learning and Growing as a Parent with Danielle Bettmann [IEP 181]
Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson [IEP 180]
Back to School with COVID-19, Part 3 [IEP 179]
Back to School with COVID-19, Part 2 [IEP 178]
Back to School with COVID-19, Part 1 [IEP 177]
So, We Made It Another Year! [IEP 176]
Ending Youth Homelessness with Carlia Oldfather [IEP 175]
Meal-Time Management with Marie Fiebach [IEP 174]
Kindness As a Learning Platform with Caroline Hines [IEP 173]
Self-Care in the Classroom with Kayland Lamar [IEP 172]
Solving Problems Collaboratively with Dr. Ross Greene [IEP 171]
Helping Others Help Themselves with Melanie Oates [IEP 170]
Special Pandemic School Year in Review [IEP 169]
Creating a Sustainable, Parenting Framework with Dr. Whitney Casares [IEP 168]
Being the Biggest Champions of Our Littles with Renee Pena Lopez [IEP 167]
Autism Acceptance Month with Nicole Ballingoff [IEP 166]
The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska [IEP 165]
How the IDEAL Program is Empowering Student Voices [IEP 164]
Finding Your Way Back to Happiness with Robin Williams Evans [IEP 163]
What the Past Can Teach Us with Rachel Lissy [IEP 162]
Disabilities Awareness Month with Lee Lombardo [IEP 161]
So What's A Routine Life, Anyway? With Andrew Edwards [IEP 160]
Striving Towards Multiracial Democracy with Andrew Lefkowits [IEP 159]
Building Blind and Low-Vision Community with Will Butler [IEP 158]
Getting Your Voice Heard with Leah Moore [IEP 157]
The Money, Career, and Motherhood Podcast with Janice Scholl [IEP 156]