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Special Education Inner Circle

Special Education Inner Circle

Hosted by: Catherine Whitcher

The Special Education Inner Circle podcast is hosted by Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship + Network. Get your notebook ready as Catherine brings you real-world strategies for...

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3 IEP Goal Writing Steps for Every Parent and Teacher

Episode #33

IEP goals are NOT for keeping up with the other kids or meeting random curriculum standards. Special Needs Parents and Special Education Teachers can take these 3 quick IEP steps to change IEP goals (for the better!)...
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5 Critical IEP Decisions for Remote Learning

Episode #32

IEP teams are struggling through remote learning decisions, but you absolutely can avoid IEP devastation. There are 5 Mistakes you must avoid as a Special Needs Parent or Special Education Teacher when making IEP...
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Deadlines Missed! IEP Team Communication Strategy

Episode #31

Special Education Teachers did not go to school to fail at meeting a child's needs. They are always trying, but there are a lot of moving pieces on an IEP team. When deadlines are missed or responsibilities not...
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IEP Remote Learning vs Homebound vs Homeschooling

Episode #30

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...
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Why Special Needs Parents REALLY DISLIKE Distance Learning

Episode #29

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
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3 IEP Steps for the Messy Back to School Season

Episode #28

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:...
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3 steps to Make Tough Decisions in Special Education

Episode #27

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
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IEP Meetings are NOT Dumping Grounds for Complaints

Episode #26

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...
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Student Safety in Special Ed - There's section in the IEP for Training!

Episode #25

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...
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Summer Priorities to Avoid Fall IEP Chaos

Episode #24

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...
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n2Y is Changing Special Education for Teachers, Parents & Students!

Episode #23

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...
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Is Special Education Summer School Worth It?

Episode #22

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:...
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