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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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#93: Kind Words Make a Difference

"I see you" can be one of the greatest compliments a parent and teacher can give each other. Listen in to more kind words that have been exchanged between IEP team members. These words can make a huge difference in...
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#92: Keeping Speech Therapy Fun with Hallie

Keeping students engaged in speech therapy as they reach middle school and beyond can be tough, but it also can be FUN! Get ready to take notes as Hallie drops strategies you need as a teacher and parent to keep kids...
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#91: School Evals with Charm Mosley

School evaluations can be complicated, confusing, and seem to take forever to complete! Learn from Charm how we can prioritize and simplify the process to get better data on each and every student. Connect with...
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#90: When Teachers Need More Parent Involvement

We often hear about parents being loud at the IEP table, but what happens when a parent is not involved with the IEP process? Use these 3 steps to help parents become an active, engaged, equal member of the IEP...
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#89: Dads at the IEP Table with Jamiel

Ready to see more dads at the IEP table? As a Father of a 12-year-old who is on the Autism spectrum, Jamiel Owens is truly an advocate for his son Shayne. After missing many IEP meetings in the beginning, Jamiel is...
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#88: 1:1 Aide Support, Is It Possible?

If you've ever struggled with the conversation about 1:1 aide support during the IEP process, here are 3 steps to help you get unstuck! Follow on Instagram: @catherinewhitcher Free IEP Trainings at www.IEPmasterclass.com
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Rare Beginnings with Madeline

Episode #87

Madeline, host of The Rare Life Podcast, shares with us the insights of how an IEP meeting looks and feels for a parent new to the IEP process and how parents and teachers can truly build trust and confidence with...
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Different, A Great Thing to Be with Heather Avis

Episode #86

Different - A Great Thing to Be with Heather of The Lucky Few. Parents and Teachers of children with disabilities know the stares and the isolation that happens when a child looks, acts, or speaks differently than...
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Quality in Special Education with Braelan

Episode #85

A college education does not automatically equal quality in Special Education services. Braelan shares simple, yet strategic steps with teachers and parents to help bring more substance to a child's school...
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Research Based Advocacy Reduces Overwhelm

Episode #84

The word advocacy brings up so many emotions in Special Education, but RESEARCH based advocacy for school and therapies can help everyone find the next right step for a child! Jenny from AAPM will tell you how and...
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ESY is Not Just for Regression

Episode #83

Have you ever heard that ESY is only available if a child with an IEP shows regression?  If this is new information to you... it's time to become a Master IEP Coach to help yourself and others! www.masterIEPcoach.com
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Language Based Learning Disabilities with Dr. Franklin

Episode #82

Language Based Learning Disabilities can feel like a mystery to parents and teachers. Dr. Franklin brings us an easy to understand perspective of how to support our struggling learners and document their progress!...
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