We’re wrapping up June with Ask the Advocate—and it’s packed!
Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, answers your most-asked questions about IEPs, 504s, compensatory services, and more. From data myths and goal-setting to speech therapy, para support, and placement issues—this episode is full of clarity, education, and laughter (of course).
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Now through June 30, download Wealthy & Well-Known (for FREE) (https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=213705) and email a screenshot to advocate@specialeducationacademy.com to get a 50% OFF coupon for any one digital product—including the 2-Day Virtual Intensive!
Topics in this episode:
• How to request an IEP meeting when elopement or behavior concerns arise
• Can districts deny services due to “summer”? (Spoiler: no)
• Why IEP goals must be based on present levels (and what to do if they aren’t)
• Resource rooms, para staffing, and LRE compliance
• What to do when the district says they “didn’t know”
• Navigating ESY, state complaints, private school myths, and more
• The difference between The Academy, the 2-Day, and the Mastermind
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Want more help navigating special education?
Join The Academy (https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about) for just $97/month:
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Download Wealthy & Well-Known for free (https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=213705) → Send us a screenshot →
Email: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
Offer valid June 23–30 only!
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✨ 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.
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Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, answers your most-asked questions about IEPs, 504s, compensatory services, and more. From data myths and goal-setting to speech therapy, para support, and placement issues—this episode is full of clarity, education, and laughter (of course).
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Now through June 30, download Wealthy & Well-Known (for FREE) (https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=213705) and email a screenshot to advocate@specialeducationacademy.com to get a 50% OFF coupon for any one digital product—including the 2-Day Virtual Intensive!
Topics in this episode:
• How to request an IEP meeting when elopement or behavior concerns arise
• Can districts deny services due to “summer”? (Spoiler: no)
• Why IEP goals must be based on present levels (and what to do if they aren’t)
• Resource rooms, para staffing, and LRE compliance
• What to do when the district says they “didn’t know”
• Navigating ESY, state complaints, private school myths, and more
• The difference between The Academy, the 2-Day, and the Mastermind
The new APP is here! Search Special Education Academy in your app store.
Want more help navigating special education?
Join The Academy (https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about) for just $97/month:
🎧 Listen, learn, and ask your questions live every week with Karen.
Grab your 50% OFF digital product coupon
Download Wealthy & Well-Known for free (https://wealthyandwellknown.com/audiobook-rpp/?affiliate_code=213705) → Send us a screenshot →
Email: advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
Offer valid June 23–30 only!
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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