242. Say This, Not That: 5 Shifts for IEP Conversations
Special Education Inner Circle
Release Date: 06/23/2024
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Special Education Inner Circle
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259. Clear Your To-Do List & Make Room for What Matters Most
Special Education Inner Circle
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258. Reducing IEP Conflict - Two Key Phrases
Special Education Inner Circle
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257. An Aide Isn't Always the Answer
Special Education Inner Circle
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256. Your 90 Day Plan for Special Education Peace Next Year
Special Education Inner Circle
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255. Turning Your IEP Expertise into an Advocacy Business
Special Education Inner Circle
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254. Two Master IEP Coach® Strategies You Can Keep
Special Education Inner Circle
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253. Rewrite Your Special Education Story
Special Education Inner Circle
Ever felt like you're supposed to do something more to help create change in Special Education? You're not alone. I'm taking you behind the scenes of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship that's turning the tables on traditional special education advocacy. Discover how everyday parents and educators are becoming powerful change-makers, transforming stress-filled IEP meetings into collaborative problem-solving sessions. From classroom frustrations to empowering solutions, we'll explore the journey of those rewriting the special education narrative. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or...
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252. From Mom to Master IEP Coach® - Meet Sandy
Special Education Inner Circle
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251. Is this Special Education Curriculum Okay?
Special Education Inner Circle
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info_outlineEver feel frustrated with the words being used at IEP meetings? You're not alone!
In this episode, Catherine shares 5 critical language shifts that'll transform your IEP conversations.
Whether you're a parent trying to express your child's needs or an educator aiming to build better plans, these strategies are key to simplifying the process.
We're talking fewer words, with more impact. Specific statements, not vague generalizations. Gentle approaches vs harsh demands. And trust me, by the end of this episode, you'll be ready to infuse hope into every IEP discussion.
With nearly 30 years in the special education trenches, I've seen these shifts work magic through some of the toughest IEP situations.
So grab your favorite beverage, hit play, and let's upgrade your IEP experience together. It's time to get everyone on the same page and create plans that actually work.
Ready to become an IEP conversation pro?
Let's do this!
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