Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham – Details, episodes & analysis

Karen shares why she wrote The Epic IEP, who it’s for, and how this book delivers a clear roadmap for parents, educators, and advocates to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes — without guesswork, confusion, or misinformation.

💬 Inside this episode:

• Who The Epic IEP is really for (and why every teacher, parent, and advocate needs it)
• The biggest lies told in IEP meetings — and how to respond with truth and data
• What to do when schools retaliate against parents or ignore IDEA timelines
• When to request compensatory time, a due process hearing, or a state complaint
• Why the Epic IEP isn’t just a book — it’s a movement for change
• Stories of hope, heartbreak, and humor from real IEP tables across America

Karen also previews her upcoming Paraprofessional Webinar and the Epic IEP Mastery Summit (February 6) — both designed to equip you to train, lead, and advocate with clarity.

📘 Pre-order The Epic IEP today:
👉 Amazon Link

🎁 Then go to TheEpicIEP.com
to unlock $500 in pre-order bonuses, including your FREE ticket to the Epic IEP Mastery Summit (February 6).

🎓 Want ongoing weekly training?
Join The Epic IEP Academy — the premier professional development community for parents, educators, and advocates.
👉 https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about

📱 Follow @SpecialEducationBoss on TikTok, subscribe on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout.

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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Welcome back, y’all! In this Special Education Boss® episode, we’re taking you inside our Live conversation about the launch of The Epic IEP — my brand-new, world-changing book written for parents, educators, and advocates navigating the special education process.

Grab your latte and lean in as we talk about:
☕️ The story behind The Epic IEP — and why it’s my love letter to every parent, teacher, and advocate sitting at the IEP or 504 table.
📘 How one pandemic pivot in 2020 turned into a nationwide advocacy movement.
💬 Why we must stop “agreeing to disagree” when it comes to children’s rights — and how to communicate with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
🧩 What makes this book different: it’s not just what to do, but how to do it.
💡 The real meaning of procedural safeguards and how missteps can permanently impact a child’s future.
❤️ Stories of transformation, inclusion, and hope — from tears in the IEP meeting to life-changing outcomes for students.
😂 A few bleach-blonde jokes, bins, and laughter (because we can’t do this work without a little humor).

If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused… this episode will remind you: you’re not alone and you’re not powerless.

🎯 Get your copy of The Epic IEP today at Amazon
, then head to TheEpicIEP.com
to unlock over $500 in pre-order bonuses, including your free ticket to our upcoming Epic IEP Mastery Summit on February 5th.

💻 Ready to learn and grow every week?
Join The Epic IEP Academy — the premiere weekly professional development community for parents, educators, and advocates.
👉 https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about

📱 Follow @SpecialEducationBoss on TikTok, subscribe on YouTube, and listen to more episodes of Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

Because here’s the truth: When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everyone.

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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n this episode of Ask the Advocate, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, dives deep into the questions flooding her inbox every week — from paraprofessionals and IEP goals to compensatory services, parent rights, and what really happens when the law isn’t followed.

Joined by Cindy, Karen breaks down complex special education issues with humor, honesty, and heart. You’ll learn how to recognize violations, protect your child’s rights, and walk into IEP meetings more informed and confident than ever before.

📘 The Epic IEP Is Coming!
Karen’s groundbreaking new book The Epic IEP™ is now available for pre-order at TheEpicIEP.com
.
When you pre-order your hardcover copy and return to register your receipt, you’ll unlock $500 in exclusive bonuses, including:
✨ Reader’s Guide
✨ Mini Book of Karen Quotes
✨ Private Epic IEP Book Club
✨ Exclusive Author Q&A Session
✨ 6-Hour Live IEP Summit on February 5, 2026

Whether you’re a parent, paraprofessional, teacher, or advocate, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to sit at the IEP table fully equipped.

IN THIS EPISODE:
🎯 Can paraprofessionals teach small groups without a special educator?
🎯 How to know if your child’s IEP goals are being met
🎯 What to do when your district lacks certified teachers
🎯 The power of effective advocacy—and where to start

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📚 Pre-Order The Epic IEP: TheEpicIEP.com
🎓 Join The Academy: https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about
💌 Request an Advocate: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com

“When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody.” — Karen Mayer Cunningham

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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Welcome to another episode of Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham, where we cut through the confusion at the IEP and 504 table to give you clear answers and powerful action steps.

This week, Karen is back to answer your biggest questions — from procedural safeguards and legal rights to school practices that just don’t fly. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, advocate, or admin, you’ll walk away knowing exactly what to ask, say, and do.

🎯 In this Ask the Advocate session, we cover:

• Do you need both a 504 and an IEP? (Short answer: No.)
• Compensatory services: how much is enough?
• What indirect services really mean — and when they’re not enough.
• How to get incident reports (and what to do if the school didn’t report a restraint).
• Why paraprofessionals can't deliver specially designed instruction.
• The law on replacing special ed teachers with aides.
• Who decides if a student qualifies for a 1:1 aide — and what data is required.
• FOIA: what it is, how to use it, and why it matters.
• What to do when the school doesn’t implement the IEP or BIP.
• When and how to file a state complaint that gets results.
• Why so many teachers don’t know IDEA — and how that impacts your child.
• What to ask for before your ARD/IEP meeting to fully participate.
• How to know if your advocate is the right fit.
• When “reverse mainstreaming” is inappropriate — and what to do instead.

💬 Key Quotes from Karen:

🎧 Want to advocate like a boss? Register for Karen’s 2-Day Special Education Advocacy Training — available on-demand or join us live in Florida this summer!

📩 Need help now? Email: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
We have full-time, personally trained partner advocates nationwide.

🎓 Join The Academy Access 300+ hours of training, live week

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham — where we empower parents, educators, and professionals to navigate and negotiate successful outcomes.

In this Ask the Advocate– session, Karen is LIVE answering rapid-fire questions from real parents and educators sitting at the IEP and 504 table.

🔥 Topics in this episode include:

• Is speech impairment required for ECSE eligibility?
• What to do when your district says, “We don’t do that here”
• Getting support in your classroom when you're short-staffed
• What to say when your child’s IEP isn’t being followed
• Why you cannot request a human, but you can request services
• What’s illegal in self-contained classrooms
• When to file a state complaint (and what to say)
• How to advocate strategically without starting a war

Karen breaks it down with real talk,  compassion, clarity, and the occasional call for a matching tattoo. 🙃

💬 Questions are read aloud by a moderator (SEA Advocate Partner)  as Karen responds live with the wit, wisdom, and fire you’ve come to expect from your Special Education Boss®

🎧 Subscribe + Share
We release new episodes every week, covering real-world issues, current policy shifts, and parent empowerment through the lens of the law. Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so we can help more families, teachers, and advocates navigate the special education process with confidence and clarity.

🎓 Want to be trained as an advocate?
Join our 2-Day In-Person Training or access it On Demand—because what you don’t know could cost your child their education.
👉 Learn more here

📚 Need expert help now?
Email us at: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com

🎥 Watch on YouTube:
Special Education Academy YouTube Channel

Remember, when we get it right for the child, we get it right for everyone! 

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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Welcome to Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham — your bold, truth-telling advocate for all things IEP, 504, and student rights. In this debut episode, Karen tackles real-time questions from parents, educators, and advocates during a live “Ask the Advocate” broadcast.

If you’ve ever felt lost, frustrated, or steamrolled at an IEP table, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Karen pulls no punches — offering clarity, candor, and laughs as she unpacks the legal and practical sides of special education.

Questions are read aloud by a moderator as Karen responds live with the wit, wisdom, and fire you’ve come to expect from your Special Education Boss®.

Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned warrior, Episode 1 will inspire, equip, and remind you: when we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. 💥

💡 In This Episode, Karen Answers Questions Like:

• What are the criteria for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
• Can I get an aide on my child’s school bus?
• What do I do when the school won’t follow the IEP?
• Is it illegal to pre-determine manifestation determination?
• Can I move my child with an IEP to a new district?
• What’s the truth about compensatory services and how to get them?
• Should parents worry about the future of 504 plans?

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned

• Join The Academy — Weekly training + hundreds of hours of expert content
• Two-Day Intensive Training: Details & Registration
• Need help? Email us at advocate@specialeducationacademy.com

🧠 Key Terms Discussed

• IEP vs. 504
• Prior Written Notice (PWN)
• FAPE & IDEA
• Manifestation Determination
• LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)
• OHI and SLD Eligibility
• Compensatory Education
• OCR Complaints
• Special Education Law (34 CFR §300)

📬 Want Your Question Answered on a Future Episode?
Send your question to: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com

Or message us on Facebook or Instagram @SpecialEducationBoss

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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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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Walking into an IEP meeting without a plan is how we end up tabling, redoing, and wasting time. In today’s TT Lunch Live, Karen lays out her exact meeting modality—what to request, what to review, and how to build an EPIC IEP that actually drives progress.

What we cover:

• The four documents Karen always has open: last FIE, 36 weeks of progress reports, last annual IEP, and the current draft
• How to open the meeting (hint: don’t jump straight to present levels)
• Building pristine, prescriptive, “puffy” Present Levels (strengths, needs, and input from everyone who provides an educational product)
• Elevating parent concerns into the Present Levels (34 CFR §300.324) instead of burying them in deliberations
• LRE ≠ “get back to general ed”; understanding continuum of placements (34 CFR §300.115) and why resource still exists
• Building the Schedule of Services after Present Levels, Goals, Accommodations, and LRE are solid
• Practical advocacy: creating a “Zach Pack,” sharing the IEP with all teachers (including electives), and partnering with staff

Resources mentioned:

• Pre-order Karen’s new book The Epic IEP + unlock bonuses: https://theepiciep.com
• Federal regulations online (eCFR) and IDEA references (e.g., §300.324 review/revise IEP; §300.115 continuum of placements)

Call to Action

• Join The Academy for weekly, no-fluff training and Q&A: https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about
• Questions? Email: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
• Subscribe and share this episode with a friend at the IEP/504 table.

“When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody.” — Karen Mayer Cunningham

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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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 matter
• How to join The Academy and access 300+ hours of advocacy training
• Whether schools can recommend placements without data
• Why data—not opinions—drives every special education decision
• Retaliation protections under the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
• Why speech cannot be “made up” in another class
• IEP eligibility disagreements and your right to reconvene within 10 days
• Academic goals in behavioral classrooms
• Why related service providers must be at transition meetings
• What happens when a district brings an attorney to an IEP meeting
• Access to advanced classes for students with IEPs
• AAC/SGD evaluations for nonverbal students
• Whether classroom parties and parent exclusions may raise discrimination concerns
• Why parents should always request evaluations before meetings

This 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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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What happens when real parents and educators bring real IEP and 504 questions to the table?

In this Live Q&A episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, answers rapid-fire questions straight from families and professionals navigating the special education process.

From 504 Plans and IEP violations to placement decisions, behavior supports, and discrimination scenarios, Karen keeps it real — empowering you with clarity, confidence, and next steps.

💬 Topics Covered:

✨ Twice-exceptional students and Special Olympics participation
✨ When a co-taught class isn’t staffed as written in the IEP
✨ What to do when general ed teachers refuse to include SPED students
✨ Timelines for FOIA and records requests
✨ Out-of-district placements and systemic complaints
✨ What “average” really means in evaluations
✨ LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) misconceptions

📘 Resources Mentioned:

• The Epic IEP™ Book: https://www.theepiciep.com
• Special Education Academy: https://www.specialeducationacademy.com
• Email: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
• YouTube Channel: Special Education Academy
  
  

📣 Connect with Karen:

Follow @SpecialEducationBoss on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for live trainings, advocacy tools, and upcoming webinars.

🟡 Want to train like a pro?
Join The Academy, Karen’s private training community for parents, educators, and advocates:
👉 Join here

“When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody.”
— Karen Mayer Cunningham

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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In this Ask The Advocate session, Karen Mayer Cunningham answers rapid-fire questions on everything from paraprofessionals and “direct supervision” to prior written notice (PWN), Child Find, reconvenes, data access, and how to handle placements when needs don’t match the setting. She also shares a quick update from Capitol Hill on IDEA funding and accountability.

Key reminders: “Have to” isn’t a law, data > opinions, and if it isn’t in writing, it didn’t happen.

✳️ What You’ll Learn

• Paraprofessionals & “direct supervision”: when subs or paras can (and cannot) deliver services
• 504 vs IEP: why a 504 typically triggers Child Find and a full evaluation
• PWN scripts: how to request denials in writing (devices, aides, services)
• Data access: raw data vs. summaries—what belongs in your child’s educational record
• Behavior & placement: elopement, BIP/FBA, and safety without defaulting to exclusion
• Reconvenes & dissent: disagree the right way and use the next 10 days to gather evidence
• Health updates: G-tube/IHP coordination before day one
• Teacher readiness: the Zac Pack system to ensure staff know the IEP

📚 Resources Mentioned

• The Epic IEP (Book + $500 bonuses): https://TheEpicIEP.com
  
  
• Join The Academy (250+ hours of training): https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about
  
  
• Special Education Academy App: App Store + Google Play

“When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everyone.” — Karen Mayer Cunningham

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: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: 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.)

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