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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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Toxic Expectations in Special Education

Episode #81

The expectations of parents and teachers in Special Education to drop everything for the next meeting, the latest text, or the incoming phone call is real. Now, what will you do to stop it? Get IEP help:...
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Children's Mental Health with Dr. Roseann

Episode #80

We need to change the way we view and treat Children's Mental Health, especially in our school system.    From Special Education strategies to stress relief steps you can take at home, Dr. Roseann helps you thinking...
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IEP Teams Align, Students Shine with n2y

Episode #79

We're always looking for the next best thing at the IEP table. As parents and teachers, we know the importance of helping a child SHINE each and every day. To make that happen, we as the team, need to get into...
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Diagnosis Disaster and Self Advocacy Success

Episode #78

Catherine Hughes was living a mom's worst fear. Her child was taken from her after a bystander called authorities to report her parenting actions. Catherine Hughes did not do anything wrong, she simply needed answers....
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Creative Speech Strategies with Dr. Erik X. Raj

Episode #77

How do you get a child to become more involved in reaching their speech goals? Erik gives you dozens of ideas on how to use modern games that kids love to reach higher levels of communication! Contact Erik:...
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Stop Calling IEP Meetings without THIS Information

Episode #76

Ever been caught in the trap of IEP meeting after IEP meeting and feeling like you're never getting anywhere? Parents and Teachers, Use these 3 steps to stop the endless cycle of unnecessary IEP meetings. More IEP...
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We Need More Than IEPs

Episode #75

We know that IEPs can't provide everything a child needs for the future... sometimes we have to build our own resources in the community! Continue the conversation as a VIP Special Education Insider:...
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Starting a Special Education School from Scratch

Episode #74

Have you ever thought of starting your own Special Education school?   Kelly Weaver entered the world of autism when her daughter was diagnosed at the age of 2. She successfully ran an ABA program out of her home, and...
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Navigating IEPs as an Autism Family with Jessica Beaty

Episode #73

First, the school didn't believe that her son needed an IEP. Next, she had to negotiate an IEP for her daughter. Through all the assessments for her children, Jessica found out something about herself too! The COZI...
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Stop Surprises at the IEP Table

Episode #72

Surprising the "other side" at the IEP table is a guaranteed way to break trust and get off track during the IEP meeting. You must use an agenda, submit parent input, and explore all placement options BEFORE the IEP...
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How to Get Aide Support, ESY and Accommodations

Episode #71

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?...
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Best Practice Strategies for Writing an IEP

Episode #70

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...
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