Today, we’re diving into something that has become a buzzword in education but can be a nightmare for our kids with IEPs: ...

“The Don’t IEP Alone Academy was honestly more than I expected. As a certified special education teacher that saw my students being pushed through the system and now having two of my own children ...

We were seated around a huge U-shaped setup. I was directly across from the school district’s attorney, though we were a good 10 feet apart. We were in a settlement agreement meeting and were hoping ...

Welcome to the IEP Goals and Accommodations Bank, a carefully curated resource designed to make crafting effective, measurable IEP goals and choosing supports a whole lot easier. Whether you’re a ...

In this episode of “Don’t IEP Alone,” host Lisa Lightner welcomes back attorney Laura Hennigan to discuss the complex and ever-evolving landscape of special education and disability rights in the ...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The argument? That education should be left to the states. But here’s what they’re not telling you: it ...

Well, one week into this and we have a lot to do. Here’s what to know about what happened this week: This week has been a whirlwind of changes in federal policies, especially concerning Diversity, ...

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Maybe it’s because my kids are teens and tweens now, but I feel like I don’t hear as many parents talking about sign language anymore. When they were babies and toddlers, it was a trend to teach sign ...

Packed with straight talk, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of cursing, the Don’t IEP Alone Podcast tackles the toughest special education challenges head-on. Tune in and empower yourself with the ...