Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast

The Little Things That Get Overlooked in IEPs [Encore Edition]

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During our summer break for the month of July, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school y...

Part 2: A Visit with Special Education Rights Hero, Attorney Jack Robinson

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Jack Robinson, a partner and co-founder of the law firm Spies, Powers, and Robinson, in Denver, C...

Part 1: A Visit with Special Education Rights Hero, Attorney Jack Robinson

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are so honored to have today’s guest with us for an inside look at a groundbreaking case in the field of special education litigation. Jack Robin...

Social Workers in Schools: It’s Time to Revamp the System! with Laura Adams

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer can be hectic for families, and we hope you have a plan to manage your parental sanity and have time to make great memories with your kids! As ...

Understanding Immersion Schools with Maria V. Ventura and Jasmine Allen-Matora

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s topic is a new one for the podcast, and it may be something new for our listeners. We are learning about an immersion school, how it functio...

The Value of Individualized Learning over Standardization with Dr. Rina Bliss

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our heads are spinning as we rapidly approach the end of the school year. Fresh off the first couple of post-COVID years, it is important to change th...

A Closer Look at the Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Category

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end is near! We are SO close to summer break, even though schools everywhere are finishing up at different times over the next couple of weeks. It...

Trends in Assessments and Eligibility Evaluations with Dr. Jayme Jones

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child with neurodevelopmental differences, you know how important it is to have a clear understanding of your chi...

The ABCs of Inclusion with Beth Leipholtz

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are anything like us, you are feeling the chaos of the mad scramble to the end of the school year. We always know that May feels like this, but...

Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a much-needed tangent from our eligibility series, today’s topic is manifestation determination meetings. We have mentioned it in previous episod...

The Chanda Center for Health, Advocacy, and Disability-Competent Healthcare

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we fight and advocate daily for equity and inclusivity in education for ALL children, we can’t overlook the needs of those with physical disabili...

Is Your Local School Board Fulfilling its Purpose? with AJ Crabill

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is your friendly reminder (again) that the school year is winding down, so make those appointments for IEP meetings and such before the time pass...

A Closer Look at Autism as an Eligibility Category

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the final stretch of the 2022-2023 school year as most schools have had Spring Break at this point and are on the final push to the end. If ...

Innovation in Inclusive Education with Jaime Sowers

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation in school districts comes from leadership. We often see school districts, administrators, and teachers who are hesitant to embrace change a...

What the New California Law Says about High School Diploma Options

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have seen our “tease” for this topic on Instagram last week. We are breaking it down today and discussing the new California pathway to hi...

How to Navigate Assessments and Accommodations

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many, the intricacies of IEPs can be overwhelming, and often, important details in the plan may be crucial to a child’s educational success. In ...

252: Highlights of a LONG Career in Special Education

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could there ever be a podcast guest with more experience in special education than 60+ years? We don’t think so! We are thrilled to be joined by Dr....

Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Spring Break season approaches, we always like to remind you to schedule any assessments that might be needed before the end of the school year. Do...

Understanding the Most Misunderstood Eligibility Category

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome! Our eligibility series continues in today’s show as we take a look at one of the most misunderstood eligibility categories: Specific Learni...

The Trend Toward School Districts Denying Eligibility and Being Inflexible with Peggy Schaefer

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are continuing our series of episodes on the subject of eligibility, which will carry over into March. There is SO much to cover! We are joined tod...

IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part Two)

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our February series on IEP eligibility continues in this episode. Today’s focus is on the “other health impairments” category. As an explanation...

IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part One)

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We made it through the super-long month of January, and we are officially into the second month of 2023. Whew! We have certainly had some crazy IEP me...

Supporting Children’s Mental Health at School and Home with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are, still in January. It’s the month that seems to go on forever! Students, parents, and teachers are well into the second semester of the ...

Looking at Learning Disabilities as a Social Justice Issue with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving deep into today’s conversation around learning differences and special educational needs. Even though we are doing so many things righ...

Real Inclusion with the Little Learners Program with Julie Curless

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our focus in recent shows has been on solutions for an inclusive educational environment, and today’s show follows that theme. Today’s guest is in...

Why Inclusion is a Fight Worth Fighting with Olivier Bernier

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a treat as we are joined by a returning guest, Olivier Bernier. He previously appeared in Episode 183 (September 2021) with his w...

The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s 2023 already. We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and are gearing up for the new year. In...

How to Empower Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of our most requested episodes. Enjoy!The end of the school year is happening over the next few weeks all around th...

Law Requirements for Your Struggling learner

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of our most requested episodes. Enjoy!We are here at the beginning of another school year, and after the chaos of t...

Roles for Members on Your IEP Team

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of our most requested episodes. Enjoy!Did you know there are at least 7 different people who need to be in attendan...

How to Prep for Learing Success!

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of our most requested episodes. Enjoy!We were recently featured on Dr. Karen Wilson’s Diverse Thinking Different ...

Progress Reports—You SHOULD Be Getting Them Regularly!

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are in that crazy time when the first half of the school year is almost over. Our focus in today’s show is on what parents should be doing right ...

Dr. Karen Wilson Returns for Q & A

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! We are always thrilled when Dr. Karen Wilson takes the time to visit with us on the podcast. This is a collaboration episode that will also air...

The Therapeutic Inclusion Program with Michael Murray and Laura Balogh

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome! We are always excited to have expert guests on the show because we like to learn from them just like our listeners. Our conversation today is...

The Science Behind Cannabis Therapy for Special Needs with Janna Champagne

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome! Today’s show focuses on the controversial topic of cannabis use, specifically for those with autism. The proven health and behavior benefit...

The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska [Encore Edition]

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show is a special encore episode of our interview with Kara Ryska. It has been one of our top downloaded episodes and you will understand why ...

Private Schools vs. Non-Public Schools: What Parents Should Know

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are in a new era regarding the perception of private schools, mostly due to the new perspective we have because of the COVID implications on learni...

Inclusion Begins in Preschool with Tamara Wanink and Brittany Anselmo

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome! Neurodiversity is always an important topic for us. So many people, kids AND adults, have different ways of doing things, and all those ways ...

Rethinking Behavioral Disorders with Peggy Schaefer

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show explores the idea that we have it all wrong when it comes to behavioral disorders. From the intersection of neuroscience and music come...

Spirit League–MUCH More Than Sports with Melissa Cory

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Extracurricular activities, especially sports programs, are excellent learning opportunities for students of all levels. There are many lessons learne...

Different Types of IEPs

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The new school year is off and running for 2022-2023. We have had many discussions about IEPs and initial assessments in previous episodes, and now we...

A Closer Look at the New IEP Learning Center

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is an information session about our new IEP Learning Center. Feel free to share our presentation with anyone who might be interested in...

What the Law Requires for Your Struggling Learner

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are here at the beginning of another school year, and after the chaos of the past 2-3 school years, none of us knows what to really expect for 2022...

Inclusion and the Learner-Centered Classroom with Tanya Sheckley

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most students across the country are back in school already, and some will begin within the next week or two. It’s a busy time! Our best reminders f...

Inclusivity: Let’s Do It Better This Year! with Larkin O’Leary

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Back-to-School Season! Whether you have already stepped boldly into the new school year or are frantically preparing for those upcoming first fe...

The Inclusive Education Project Learning Center

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! We are excited to officially announce here on the podcast the opening of the IEP Learning Center, a virtual learning center for students ...

Summer Prep for Learning Success

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We were recently featured on Dr. Karen Wilson’s Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast. Today’s episode is a replay of that conversation wher...

Barbara Arrowsmith Young: Overcoming Learning Disabilities [Encore Episode]

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Arrowsmith Young joins Amanda and Vickie on today’s podcast. Brain plasticity, how brains learn and how they develop, and how we can be bett...

Summer Goodbye

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are taking a break over the summer, so this is “goodbye–see you later” for a few weeks. We will return for the 2022-2023 school year, hoping ...

Supporting Speech, Language and Learning through Technology with Barbara Fernandes

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the official start of summer and to our exciting conversation with author, innovator, researcher,  educator and teacher, and entrepren...

A Perspective Shift about Accommodations with Maggie Staub

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We made it! This long and awful school year is finally over. It was its own unique beast unlike any other with so many challenges. COVID has disrupted...

Dr. Michelle Nario-Redmond on Ableism: The Causes and Consequences of Disability Prejudice

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest takes us on a fascinating and educational journey into ableism,  the study of disabilities and prejudices of disabilities.Dr. Mic...

Gun Control

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is nothing lighthearted about this episode as we come to you with heavy hearts today. Here we are on the heels of the school shooting in Uvalde,...

Play and Leisure with Rose Griffin

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of education, we focus so much attention on academic progress and the details of those IEP meetings. One aspect of education that is ofte...

Empowering Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the school year is happening over the next few weeks all around the country. Like us, many parents, teachers, and professionals are involve...

Pandemic Consequences and Where We Need More Change with ToniAnn Loftus

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic brought many changes to the world of education, including how children with specific needs can access the services available to them. We ...

Behavior Data and “Hidden Curriculum” with Christine Reeve

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Challenging behavior is a constant problem for teachers and parents in both general education and special education classrooms. Our guest today provid...

Transitions from High School and Beyond, Part 2

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show is a follow-up to Episode 210 about transitions between learning levels and milestones. In this conversation, we take a close look spec...

Transitions

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are in April already! Spring Breaks have happened and are happening at this time all around the country. As we move forward in the countdown t...

The Importance of Social Emotional Learning with Jess Grace

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we are in the final push of the school year, it’s a good time to check in with others and their mental wellness after the pandemic trauma of the ...

Nate's Triumph, with Nate Trainor

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inclusion advocate and author, Nate Trainor, joins us on the podcast today to discuss his personal fight for inclusion. Nate shares his personal journ...

Homeschooling with a Public School Mindset

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Angela Jean Louis to the podcast today. Dr. Angela is a political scientist, educational advocate and has designed ed...

Helping Families in the IEP Process with Wendy Taylor [IEP 206]

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are, moving right along in 2022! We just attended our virtual annual national conference, which is always very helpful for us. It’s always g...

Encore Episode of the "Forget me Not" Documentary [205]

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the school year continues in full swing with in-person learning, inclusion has never been a more important topic. Today’s conversation takes a de...

Think Inclusive with Tim Villegas [204]

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are focusing today on one of our favorite topics: inclusion. Our guest shares how he is working with districts across the country to bring more inc...

Suzanne Aldrich on Speech and Language [IEP 203]

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are always interested in how speech and language pathologists are providing their services and collaborating with school districts. Join us for a c...

Special Education Law with Lisa Hernandez [IEP 202]

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s always interesting to see how things in special education law can be similar from state to state–and yet so different in many ways. Join us f...

Nicole Eilers: Critical Disability Studies and Real Inclusion [IEP 201]

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show covers the topic of critical disability studies as they relate to creating inclusive early childhood environments. We will take a hard ...

How Sensory Integration Affects Behavior and Reactions with Jessie Ginsburg [IEP 200]

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation gives an interesting perspective on speech therapy. Join us to learn why sensory integration is a crucial component for autisti...

Exciting News on the Inclusive Apps Front with Zafer Elcik [IEP 199]

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With more school closures and changes in quarantine guidelines, there is not much consistency across school districts right now. This timely episode c...

Challenging the Established Structure for ALL Kids with Kurt Schneider and Suzanne Sands [IEP 198]

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s show focuses on different ways to deliver educational services and a school district doing it the right way. The key is changing mindset fro...

Taking a Closer Look at the Staffing Shortage [IEP 197]

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2022 and a brand-new episode of the Inclusive Education Project podcast! As we enter the spring semester (and year THREE of the pandem...