

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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Aug 14, 2020 • 13min
IEP Remote Learning vs Homebound vs Homeschooling
Become a Special Education Insider at www.specialedinnercircle.com 1:39 Homeschooling vs Homebound vs Remote Learning. Three very different terms and decisions. 2:04 If you choose homeschooling, anything your district provides for you is a bonus 2:52 Homebound is a placement listed on the IEP that distinguishes your child will receive their IEP services at home. Commonly used for children who have long term illnesses. 4:12 Homebound services are a reduced number of services. Example: State of IL only requires 5 hours per week for a certified teacher to work with a child. You must negotiate for more, if appropriate. 5:04 Remote Learning - a plan put in place due to the current pandemic. 6:16 Often homebound services are reduced, but because it is 1:1 services vs one to many, much more can be accomplished. 7:11 When homeschooling you get to control all of the curriculum and goals. Your state homeschooling laws govern your child's education. 8:28 Homebound plans are still very much a team decision for what a child is working on in all areas. 9:08 We need to get creative in remote learning plans and adjust curriculum, activities and data collection, as needed. 10:48 Just because you make a choice on homeschooling, homebound or remote learning now, doesn't mean that you have to stick with it long term. 12:13 You can make the best decision possible at this time and there's no shame in changing your mind. Become a Special Education Insider at www.specialedinnercircle.com

Aug 5, 2020 • 10min
Why Special Needs Parents REALLY DISLIKE Distance Learning
Why parents are not just worried about 3 months of remote learning. It's about the next 30 years. www.specialedinnercircle.com www.masterIEPcoach.com

Jul 16, 2020 • 14min
3 IEP Steps for the Messy Back to School Season
There are dozens of things we need to do when it comes to IEPs and back to school, but starting with these 3 will help parents and teachers ease the chaos. Ready to solve special education struggles? Start at: www.masterIEPcoach.com

Jul 1, 2020 • 7min
3 steps to Make Tough Decisions in Special Education
We've got tough decisions happening this Fall in Special Education. Use these 3 steps to breakthrough to your decision! Learn More at www.catherinewhitcher.com www.masterIEPcoach.com

Jun 17, 2020 • 11min
IEP Meetings are NOT Dumping Grounds for Complaints
Your IEP meeting has an extraordinary amount of collective knowledge at the table. Let's not waste time by dumping all of our complaints into the middle to start sorting. Instead, take these 3 steps and experience an extremely productive IEP meeting that yields results for your child/student. Need help: www.catherinewhitcher.com Next Step, Become a Master IEP Coach www.masterIEPcoach.com

Jun 10, 2020 • 11min
Student Safety in Special Ed - There's section in the IEP for Training!
One of the most unknown sections of the IEP is a box that is titled something like "Training for Personnel". Did you know this can include parents? Did you know this can include safety and behavior training? Listen to the latest episode of the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast to get ideas on how you can use this section of the IEP as both a school staff member and a parent! Learn more at www.masterIEPcoach.com

Jun 5, 2020 • 8min
Summer Priorities to Avoid Fall IEP Chaos
Trust me. These 3 steps can make a HUGE impact for special needs parents and special education teachers looking to avoid chaos when we return to school in the Fall. Finish all 3 step in under 30 minutes and sleep better at night knowing that you've made progress towards creating the best school year possible. Need Help? www.specialedinnercircle.com Become a Master IEP Coach www.masterIEPcoach.com

May 29, 2020 • 24min
n2Y is Changing Special Education for Teachers, Parents & Students!
Special Education Teachers & Parents, This is EXCITING! Lean in and listen all about what N2Y is creating to help you navigate the IEP process with ease! 🤷🏻♀️ Worried about meeting education standards in the IEP? 💁🏼♀️ Concerned about IEP compliance? 🙋🏽♂️Searching for curriculum that works both online & in person? 🙇🏼Tired of endless emails sent back and forth during the IEP process? Learn more at: n2y.com Become a Master IEP Coach: masterIEPcoach.com

May 18, 2020 • 18min
Is Special Education Summer School Worth It?
Special Needs Parents & Teachers - It's time to move beyond a cookie cutter ESY program and look into community based resources for Summer services. Listen in, I'll tell you how! Ready for more? Start Here: www.masterIEPcoach.com

May 12, 2020 • 7min
Master IEP Coach Network Featured on the Radio!
The Virus Crisis is continuing to bring extensive attention to Special Education! Listen in to this interview on WTMJ Milwaukee where we discuss all things Master IEP Coach® and how we are creating a positive impact nationwide helping schools and parents. Ready to Learn More? www.masterIEPcoach.com


