

Special Education Inner Circle
Catherine Whitcher
The Special Education Inner Circle podcast is hosted by Catherine Kahl, M.Ed, founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship. Get your notebook ready as Catherine brings you real-world strategies for everyone at the IEP table. With her family's experience in the disability community and her journey from Special Education classroom teacher to IEP expert, Catherine knows what it takes to prepare students and families for the future. Get ready to be inspired and learn actionable steps you can take immediately to change your special education experience.
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Mar 3, 2021 • 17min
How to Get Aide Support, ESY and Accommodations
Parents, stop looking at your neighbor's child's IEP and wanting everything they have. Teachers, stop giving cookie-cutter supports. Together we can collaborate for more! Ready to become a Master IEP Coach? https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/iepcoachinfo We can't wait for you to learn from Amanda! Amanda lives in Ohio with her husband, is a mom of 2 to Monroe, and Jackson. Her son is on the autism spectrum and he inspired her to begin her journey through advocacy in the IEP process. Amanda is a Master IEP Coach® and proudly serves family both locally and remotely to empower them to come to the iep table with confidence while working collaboratively with their team. In her free time, she enjoys teaching at her dance studio, co-hosting the Momming Autism podcast, and writing for her page Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice. Connect with Amanda https://www.facebook.com/JacksonsJourneyJacksonsVoice/ https://www.facebook.com/advocateoutloud.amanda.deluca/ https://anchor.fm/amanda-deluca Our favorite special ed law book for parents and teachers: https://amzn.to/3bXSmkE

Feb 27, 2021 • 10min
Best Practice Strategies for Writing an IEP
Special Education Parents and Teachers must pay attention to a million moving parts inside of an IEP. Learn best practice IEP strategies from Master IEP Coaches®. Need more help, visit www.specialedinnercircle.com Become a Master IEP Coach® https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/iepcoachinfo Talk to a Master IEP Coach® https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/masteriepcoachnetwork Favorite Special Ed Lawbook for both parents and teachers: https://amzn.to/3keuH3j

Feb 17, 2021 • 24min
Autism and Challenging Behaviors with Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson joins Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed on the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast to give parents of children with Autism simple behavior strategies that work during the biggest struggles. Visit www.specialedinnercircle.com to continue the conversation. Molly Johnson is an autism parent consultant, using her education and experience as a former autism teacher to support parents from around the world. FREE Visual Download: https://www.theautismconsultant.us/freeresources

Feb 12, 2021 • 17min
Wrong IEP Advice for Teachers and Parents
"Your child is not messed up enough to receive an IEP for Autism", is exactly what Sandy heard when trying to get help for her son. Learn about what she did next and how Nicolette overcame bad advice as a new Special Education teacher. Get your next free IEP training plus learn to become a Master IEP Coach at https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/iepcoachinfo Talk to a Master IEP Coach® https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/masteriepcoachnetwork

Feb 3, 2021 • 29min
Worst Special Education Advice Ever
Special Education Parents and Teachers, I know you've heard some things during the IEP process that just don't sit right in your gut. Have you heard any of these 5 struggles in Special Education? Learn how the Master IEP Coaches® navigated these tough conversations and decisions! Visit www.myIEPcoach.com to connect with Master IEP Coaches Got to www.myIEPcoach.com to become a Master IEP Coach®!

Jan 27, 2021 • 15min
3 Messy IEP Mistakes Happening Right Now
You don't need an IEP meeting to get started on fixing these messy IEP mistakes! You do need to know the right places in the IEP to look and the right questions to ask. Ready to become a Master IEP Coach®? www.masterIEPcoach.com Continue the conversation at www.specialedinnercircle.com

Jan 20, 2021 • 24min
Jackelyn Teaches Two Words You MUST Know When Talking about Behaviors and Special Ed
The jargon of Special Education can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to tracking behaviors and making the best decisions possible for a child. Jackelyn shares two KEY words every parent, teacher, and IEP team members NEED to know before you get to the IEP table! Reach out to Jackelyn Moran: www.valleybh.com Become a Special Education Insider: www.specialedinnercircle.com Learn How to Become a Master IEP Coach®: www.masterIEPcoach.com

Jan 13, 2021 • 43min
Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Special Ed with Dr. Roseann
Do you feel like stress and anxiety are taking over your days? It may be time for some new coping strategies! Dr. Roseann is a trailblazing Psychologist for almost 30 years and the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health. She has helped thousands of children and adults with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PANS/PANDAS. Connect with Dr. Roseann www.drroseann.com Connect with Catherine www.catherinewhitcher.com

Jan 9, 2021 • 23min
Stop Waiting for the Right Time
Parents and Teachers in Special Education need to SHOW UP even when the timing doesn't feel right. It can feel exhausting and impossible on many days. Learn 3 words and actions you can use to help you show up for your family and your students even when chaos is swirling around you. Become a Special Education Insider: www.specialedinnercircle.com Learn to be a Master IEP Coach®: www.masterIEPcoach.com

Dec 30, 2020 • 26min
#NOLIMITS with Shelley Kenow
Shelley never expected to learn the lessons she did while being a Special Education teacher. Now her mission is to share the stories of #nolimits with those both inside and outside of the disability community. Find Shelley's book and LIVE streaming show at www.shelleykenow.com Thinking about becoming a Master IEP Coach®? Learn more at www.masterIEPcoach.com


