Don't IEP Alone.
Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents. Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying. 📣Preorder my book on Amazon, Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble!
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Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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From Entitlement to Eligibility: The Wake-Up Call Special Needs Parents Usually Aren't Expecting.
It's important for parents, especially if your child has a lot of needs, that you understand this concept as you move to adult services.
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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📣Preorder my book 📣
More IEP help for you--at home or at school--
📊 Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff)
Did you know that 1/3 of all kids with autism develop seizures?
I've got a lot of mom guilt and "shoulda, coulda, woulda" surrounding my son's seizure condition. Here's what to look for and where to get more information.
What you need to know if your child is at risk for developing seizures.
Read the blog post: 6 Things I wish I'd been told about my son's seizure risk.
The budget to cut Medicaid was discussed last night at 1 am. Details, thoughts, and action items.
Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate
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Welcome to another episode of Don't IEP Alone with your host, Lisa Lightner. In today’s deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Lisa reflects on a recent visit to Atlantic City and uses her experience walking its streets as a lens to examine larger issues surrounding disability, mental health, addiction, and the consequences of societal neglect. Drawing from her years of advocacy and firsthand stories from clients, Lisa...
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Welcome back to Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner! As we approach the end of the school year, Lisa dives into the home stretch with timely advice for families navigating IEPs, particularly around Extended School Year (ESY) services. In this candid and heartfelt episode, Lisa shares her personal experiences as a special needs parent, reflecting on making choices about ESY programs,...
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Welcome back to “Don’t IEP Alone” with Lisa Lightner, your go-to podcast for all things IEPs and special education advocacy. In today’s episode, Lisa dives into a whirlwind week packed with high-profile statements, policy updates, and a Supreme Court case that could have far-reaching implications for families of children with disabilities.
Lisa breaks down the controversial comments m...
Welcome back to Don’t IEP Alone, your go-to podcast for real talk about IEPs, advocacy, and navigating the world of special education. I’m your host, Lisa Lightner, and in today’s episode, I’m catching you up on some big updates—like the release of my very first book coming out this October (and yes, you can already pre-order it!). I dig into what it’s really like working as an advocate, juggling income streams, and balancing all t...
An unfortunate trend I see every spring as a Special Education Advocate--the school frequently calling parents to come pick up their child. Usually due to behaviors. So what can you do? Listen and find out.
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This happens so often this time of year and it makes me nuts. You cannot discriminate against any protected class, yet kids with IEPs are excluded from field trips all the time.
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Too many parents don't know what a PWN is, yet it is one of the most important parts of the IEP process.
I call it the "little known game changer" in the IEP process.
Listen to find out what it is and how to use it.
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All of your rights as an IEP parent are listed in Procedural Safeguards. Here are a few of the important highlights.
IEP Procedural Safeguards
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Parents ask me all the time, "Can I ask for this?" or "What about this?"
So what can you ask for on an IEP? What are the limits?
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When you're crying during an IEP meeting, chances are you're not feeling strong and empowered.
I'm sharing some great tips on how to not cry at your IEP meeting.
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Content mentioned in episode: IEP vs 504: What’s the Same? And Which is Better to Have?
In this episode, Lisa addresses significant changes within the US Department of Education and the impact these could have on IDEA and Section 504, including legal battles and personnel changes at the Office of Civil Rights. She explores the pros and cons of IEPs versus 504 plans, highlighting the importance of these legally binding documents in e...
Would you like to have your IEP questions answered by a Special Education Advocate?
You can email them to me at Lisa @ ADayInOurShoes.com
Plus, an update on my son.
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Honestly, I haven't stressed out about an IEP meeting in years. Years, I tell you!
Here's why.
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Who attends an IEP Meeting? Who can you invite? Who should you invite?
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Links: 15 Evidence-Based Social Skills Interventions That Actually Work in IEPs
101 Social Skills IEP Goals for all Ages, including Objectives (free PDF)
Join host Lisa Lightner as she navigates the evolving landscape of podcasts and embraces the simplicity of an unedited, heartfelt conversation. In this episode, Lisa emphasizes the importance of returning to IEP-focused content amidst the current distractions in the world. She delve...
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