Special Education Inner Circle

Special Education Teachers shouldn't have to choose between keeping their job or helping parents through the IEP process. It's possible to do both! Parents and Teachers, Grab this free list of 12 IEP Questions to begin working together at a whole new level: www.iepchecklist.com

I just finished leading the Master IEP Coach® Business Mentorship in Arizona. Parents, Teachers, Admins, and Therapists came together to learn how to become Master IEP Coaches® and use their expertise to help others through the IEP process. Maybe you're thinking... Could I become a Master IEP Coach® and create part-time or full-time income by bringing parents and teachers together to solve Special Education struggles? It's Possible! Become a Master IEP Coach®: www.masteriepcoach.com/mentorship Hire a Master IEP Coach®: www.masteriepcoach.com/directory

Collaborative data collection between home and school is an effective way to maximize IEP outcomes! Students need to master skills outside of the classroom environment and building independence in foundational skills takes consistency. It's time to get rid of old fashioned data collection and work together to create smart IEP decisions based on facts. Grab your free Frenalytics account at https://www.frenalytics.com/ Ready to become a Master IEP Coach®? Learn online or in-person, you choose! www.masteriepcoach.com/learn

I didn't feel prepared to teach reading when I finished my college degree and became a certified Special Education teacher. After working in the field of Special Education for decades, I realized I wasn't alone. Join Karla and Beth from SLANT SYSTEM® to discover how they became leaders in helping struggling learners. The SLANT System® is an Orton-Gillingham based structured literacy training. SLANT® is effective reading instruction for all students, but essential for those with language based reading difficulties, or dyslexia. Structured Reading Professional Development for Teachers: SLANT System Structured Literacy - https://www.slantsystem.com/ Ready to Improve Your IEP Meetings? Start with these 12 IEP Questions (Free Download): www.iepchecklist.com

When an IEP team wanted to dismiss a 12 year old boy from speech services because he wasn't making progress, it was time to get creative and find new resources! I'm fascinated by the technology at Control Bionics, their NeuroNode, and how it has helped so many children open up a whole new world of communication. Look at Control Bionics and Reach Out to Their Team for Help in Accessing Their Breakthrough Technology!: https://www.controlbionics.com/ Don't forget to grab your IEP Resources, too. 12 IEP Questions (Free Download): www.iepchecklist.com Become a Master IEP Coach® www.masteriepcoach.com/info

Just like the Southwest crews are not to blame for planes not flying, teachers are not to blame for schools not having the resources or support for executing appropriate IEPs. Just like the passengers are upset at the crew for not flying, parents often get upset at teachers for Special Education failing. Flight crews and passengers are on the same side. They want to be flying. Teachers and parents are on the same side. They want a child to succeed. But an old, outdated system, is still being used in our schools and it causes meltdowns for teachers and parents, just like Southwest's system is causing meltdowns for passengers and crew. You'll hear about how Southwest employees have BEGGED for upgraded systems in the past. Teachers, I've seen you beg for new solutions in our schools. Parents, I've seen you both beg for new IEPs and predict how the broken school system is preventing your child from succeeding. I don't know how Southwest is going to turn all of this around, but I do know how to start making progress in Special Education (even in a broken system). Start with these 12 IEP Questions (Free Download): www.iepchecklist.com

What happens when you start sharing draft IEPs, educating families in military communities, and hosting IEP coffee talks in your hometown? Jenna, Destiny, and Christine shared their results inside the Master IEP Coach® Network and I can't wait to share these wins with you! Resources: Learn to Be a Master IEP Coach®: www.masteriepcoach.com/learn Find a Master IEP Coach®: www.masteriepcoach.com/directory Grab Your Free IEP Checklist: www.iepchecklist.com

I took a fitness class last week and it was different than anything I've experienced before! This fitness class reminded me about 3 important things in our IEP process. 1) We need more options for P.E. during the school day. 2) We need more person-centered planning for employment options. 3) When we see a gap in our communities, we often need to fill it with NEW solutions, just like Let's Go Fitness! Resources: Let's Go Fitness - https://www.letsgo.fit/ Free IEP Checklist - www.iepchecklist.com Online and In-Person IEP Workshops - www.masteriepcoach.com/learn

If a child lacks confidence in communicating, they communicate less. When they communicate less, they develop a habit of not participating. This habit can often follow them into adulthood. That's exactly why we need to work together in Special Education to provide research-based programs in the area of communication. We also need to get serious about the data that needs to be collected and the teamwork it takes between parents and teachers to see meaningful progress in the area of communication. Plus, learn about one of my favorite language development programs, Gemiini! Resources: Gemiini: https://gemiini.org/ Learn More About Becoming a Master IEP Coach®: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/learn Grab Your Free IEP Checklist: www.iepchecklist.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-education-inner-circle/id1484686234?mt=2&app=podcast

Talking about future planning is one of the toughest topics in the disability community. This Special Needs Planning Guide is the perfect resource for both parents and teachers to support the uncomfortable conversations that must be addressed when we consider what we can do to prepare for the years to come. Grab Your Copy of The Special Needs Planning Guide and save 10% Find the book: The Special Needs Planning Guide Discount Code: POD10 This discount code is for 10% off and free shipping at checkout at www.brookespublishing.com Find out how YOU can become a Master IEP Coach online or at one of our upcoming in-person conferences! www.masteriepcoach.com/learn