This episode dives deep into The Epic IEP—the practical, step-by-step playbook every parent, teacher, and advocate needs. Karen and Cindy unpack what’s inside (including built-in QR codes for templates, guides, and ongoing tools) and answer powerful questions from the community.
Inside This Episode:
• How The Epic IEP serves as your outline for meetings, evaluations, and progress tracking
• The real story behind 1:1 classroom models and why ratios matter
• What “evaluate suspected disabilities” actually means under Child Find
• Who’s responsible for what: gen ed vs. special ed vs. paras
• Writing behavior goals and when to request an FBA or psychological evaluation
• Why we don’t override doctor’s notes or “test for dysgraphia” in isolation
• What to do when meetings go sideways—how to pause and reconvene
• Why continuing education and proper training change everything
Tools + Takeaways:
✔ The Epic IEP — now available for pre-order on Amazon (https://amzn.to/49xzecX)
✔ Claim your bonuses + join the Book Club at theepiciep.com (https://theepiciep.com/)
✔ District upgrades + bulk order training: theepiciep.com/upgrade
✔ Weekly training + federal law support inside The Academy: Special Education Academy (https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about)
✔ Advocacy support: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
Core Message:
Clarity wins every time. Evaluate the need, match the setting, write goals that move data, and lead the table with confidence.
Order the book: Amazon – The Epic IEP (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscom)
Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464872/support)
✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨
👩⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®
Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.
👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!
🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources
🔗 Learn more at The Academy (https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about)
📬 Have a question? Email us at advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
📱 Follow Karen on:
• TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@specialeducationboss) & Instagram: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: Special Education Academy (https://www.youtube.com/c/SpecialEducationAcademy/videos)
🧠 Want to level up your advocacy game?
Check out the Advocate's Bookshelf — a curated collection of must-have tools, guides, and legal references every special education advocate should own. From federal code to diagnostic manuals, these are the essentials that help you advocate with clarity and confidence.
📚 Browse now: https://amzn.to/3RiQPLl
(As an Amazon Associate, Karen may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.)
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Inside This Episode:
• How The Epic IEP serves as your outline for meetings, evaluations, and progress tracking
• The real story behind 1:1 classroom models and why ratios matter
• What “evaluate suspected disabilities” actually means under Child Find
• Who’s responsible for what: gen ed vs. special ed vs. paras
• Writing behavior goals and when to request an FBA or psychological evaluation
• Why we don’t override doctor’s notes or “test for dysgraphia” in isolation
• What to do when meetings go sideways—how to pause and reconvene
• Why continuing education and proper training change everything
Tools + Takeaways:
✔ The Epic IEP — now available for pre-order on Amazon (https://amzn.to/49xzecX)
✔ Claim your bonuses + join the Book Club at theepiciep.com (https://theepiciep.com/)
✔ District upgrades + bulk order training: theepiciep.com/upgrade
✔ Weekly training + federal law support inside The Academy: Special Education Academy (https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about)
✔ Advocacy support: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
Core Message:
Clarity wins every time. Evaluate the need, match the setting, write goals that move data, and lead the table with confidence.
Order the book: Amazon – The Epic IEP (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscom)
Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464872/support)
✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨
👩⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®
Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.
👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!
🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources
🔗 Learn more at The Academy (https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about)
📬 Have a question? Email us at advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
📱 Follow Karen on:
• TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@specialeducationboss) & Instagram: @specialeducationboss
• YouTube: Special Education Academy (https://www.youtube.com/c/SpecialEducationAcademy/videos)
🧠 Want to level up your advocacy game?
Check out the Advocate's Bookshelf — a curated collection of must-have tools, guides, and legal references every special education advocate should own. From federal code to diagnostic manuals, these are the essentials that help you advocate with clarity and confidence.
📚 Browse now: https://amzn.to/3RiQPLl
(As an Amazon Associate, Karen may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.)
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