Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast

A One-Size-Fits-All Approach Does Not Work with Dr. OiYan Poon

Innovative Learning with the Modern Classrooms Project with Robert Barnett

341: Fostering Independence and Community: A Look at Jonathan’s Landing Foundation

Inclusivity and Equity in the Classroom with Dr. Emily Affolter

The “Dear Colleague” Letter and Recent Executive Orders

Connection, Vulnerability, Empathy, Advocacy, and “Healthy Mental Health” with Mike Robbins

340: Understanding ICE and Immigration Issues in 2025

Workable Solutions to Combat Teacher Burnout with Karen Foley

Helping Students Learn Executive Functioning Skills with Dr. Tara Williams

Advocacy, Equity, Inclusion for Even the Most Marginalized with Patrick Jones

Building a Classroom Community of Confident Writers with Rob Sanders

Education is in Peril with the Implications of Project 2025

The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity with Emily Chase Coleman

The US Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and the Future of Education

Leading with Empathy in an Inclusive Classroom Environment with Dr. Jessica Werner

Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle Freeland

Teaching the Teachers: Strategies for Inclusive Education with Andrew Goff

ENCORE: Live from the BOOST Conference!

The Benefits of Instructional Audio Systems for Inclusive Classrooms with Dr. Stephanie Meyer

Digging Deeper into Central Auditory Processing Disorder

Solving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynolds

A Big-Picture View of Special Education Litigation with Tim Adams

ENCORE: Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson

ENCORE: Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange

ENCORE: LIVE from the Boost Conference

Proactive Solutions to Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera

Moving From Diversity to Inclusion (Part 2 with Michael Hingson)

Affirming Neurodiversity in IEPs with Santanna Ficken

Systemic Ableism in the IEP Process–and How We Can Change with Santanna Ficken

The Right Approach to Bullying Prevention with Alain Pelletier

A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context (Part 2) with Dr. Alexander Tan

Proactive Solutions for Students’ Mental Health with Maria Barrera

Live from the BOOST Conference

Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of Your Disabled Child with James Lange

Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset with Michael Hingson

Love Is a Classroom with Andrew Goff

A Holistic View of Language and Cultural Context with Dr. Alexander Tan

The Power of a “Stay-Put” Motion

ENCORE: English Language Learners and IEPs

Tackling Brain Health: Amanda and Vickie make a guest appearance on the Neurologics podcast hosted by Karen Odell-Barber

Smooth Transitions for Your Child’s Next School Phase

Amazing Advances in Brain Optimization Technology with Karen Odell-Barber

English Language Learners and IEPs

Preparing Your Student for College and Self-Advocacy with Dan Jordan

The Return of Cursive Writing with Dr. Christina Bretz

California's Historic $2 Billion Settlement: Addressing COVID Learning Loss

Why Change is the Key to Truly Inclusive Education with Lacey Robinson

A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy with Vickie Brett, ESQ

Why Collaboration and Communication Make All the Difference

You, Me, and Neurodiversity with Alyssa Lego

Common Misconceptions in SPED and the Use of Behavioral Tools with Hayley Montelongo

Self-Advocacy and Accommodations Beyond High School with Dan Jordan

ENCORE: Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further

ENCORE: Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings

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

ENCORE: The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs

How Young Adults are Thriving at Gateway Center with Robert Freiri

ENCORE: Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett

A Vision for Inclusive Living at The Village with Dr. Michael Held

Learning Stories: An Assessment Tool for Early Childhood with Julia Koumbassa

A New Approach to Neurodivergent-Affirming Care with Dr. Taylor Day

Gender-Affirming Care Means Acceptance with Erin Pollard, LMFT, LPCC

Eligibility Categories: Low Incidences Visual Impairment

Eligibility Categories: Low Incidences Hearing Impairment

Low Incidences Deafness

Low Incidences Deaf-Blindness

Navigating Special Education with Effective Communication with Peggy S. Bud, MS, and Tamara L. Jacobson, MS, EdD candidate

Understanding the Enigma, Part 2: A Look at Autism Below the Surface with Melody Abbene

Safe, Creative Spaces in Schools for ALL Kids with Melissa Turnbaugh

Hope and Help for Students with Dyscalculia

Racism and Bias in Our Schools with Nadia Bennett

Inclusive Education: A Conversation with Dan Vosnos of One Chance Illinois

Understanding the Enigma: Autism in Girls - A Conversation with Dr. Melody Abbene

Exciting Steps Toward Inclusive Education in California, with Arielle Starkman

Why Standardized Tests Don’t Always Give a Clear Picture with Dr. Jayme Jones

IEP Eligibility and the Law Part 2 [Encore Edition]

IEP Eligibility and the Law Part 1 [Encore Edition]

How To Navigate Assessments and Accommodations [Encore Edition]

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Closer Look at the Emotional Disturbance Eligibility Category

Trends in Assessments and Eligibility Evaluations with Dr. Jayme Jones

The ABCs of Inclusion with Beth Leipholtz

Deep Dive into Manifestation Determination Meetings

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

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

A Closer Look at Autism as an Eligibility Category

Innovation in Inclusive Education with Jaime Sowers

What the New California Law Says about High School Diploma Options

How to Navigate Assessments and Accommodations

252: Highlights of a LONG Career in Special Education

Taking Inclusion and Diversity a Step Further

Understanding the Most Misunderstood Eligibility Category

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

IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part Two)

IEP Eligibility and the Law (Part One)

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

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

Real Inclusion with the Little Learners Program with Julie Curless

Why Inclusion is a Fight Worth Fighting with Olivier Bernier

The Little Things that Get Overlooked in IEPs

How to Empower Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld

Law Requirements for Your Struggling learner

Roles for Members on Your IEP Team

How to Prep for Learing Success!

Progress Reports—You SHOULD Be Getting Them Regularly!

Dr. Karen Wilson Returns for Q & A

The Therapeutic Inclusion Program with Michael Murray and Laura Balogh

The Science Behind Cannabis Therapy for Special Needs with Janna Champagne

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

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

Inclusion Begins in Preschool with Tamara Wanink and Brittany Anselmo

Rethinking Behavioral Disorders with Peggy Schaefer

Spirit League–MUCH More Than Sports with Melissa Cory

Different Types of IEPs

A Closer Look at the New IEP Learning Center

What the Law Requires for Your Struggling Learner

Inclusion and the Learner-Centered Classroom with Tanya Sheckley

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

The Inclusive Education Project Learning Center

Summer Prep for Learning Success

Barbara Arrowsmith Young: Overcoming Learning Disabilities [Encore Episode]

Summer Goodbye

Supporting Speech, Language and Learning through Technology with Barbara Fernandes

A Perspective Shift about Accommodations with Maggie Staub

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

Gun Control

Play and Leisure with Rose Griffin

Empowering Parents for IEP Meetings with Beth Liesenfeld

Pandemic Consequences and Where We Need More Change with ToniAnn Loftus

Behavior Data and “Hidden Curriculum” with Christine Reeve

Transitions from High School and Beyond, Part 2

Transitions

The Importance of Social Emotional Learning with Jess Grace

Nate's Triumph, with Nate Trainor

Homeschooling with a Public School Mindset

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

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

Think Inclusive with Tim Villegas [204]

Suzanne Aldrich on Speech and Language [IEP 203]

Special Education Law with Lisa Hernandez [IEP 202]

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

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

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

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

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

Self-Care in the Classroom with Kayland Lamar [IEP 196]

Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson [IEP 195]

Empowering Parents: A Conversation with The Childhood Collective [IEP 194]

Kindness As a Learning Platform with Caroline Hines

The Need for Collaborative Problem-Solving with Dr. Ross Greene

All About Pediatric Assessments with Dr. Karen Wilson [IEP 191]

How School Counselors Can Be Advocates with Caroline Hines [IEP 190]

Special Education Law in North Carolina: A Fight for More Inclusion with Stacey Gahagan [IEP 189]

Compensatory Education: Where Are We Now? With Crystal Sanford [IEP 188]

Managing Holiday Stress with Lynn Jimenez [IEP 187]

Changing the Narrative Around Disability with Jessica Keogh [IEP 186]

A Holistic Look at Inclusion with Diane Ryndak [IEP 185]

Learning to Live with Gratitude and Intention with Nicole Thomson [IEP 184]

Forget Me Not Documentary with Hilda and Olivier Bernier [IEP 183]

Tips for Easing the Transition to In-Person Learning with Chris Banks [IEP 182]

Learning and Growing as a Parent with Danielle Bettmann [IEP 181]

Disability Awareness and Inclusion with Diana Pastora Carson [IEP 180]

Back to School with COVID-19, Part 3 [IEP 179]

Back to School with COVID-19, Part 2 [IEP 178]

Back to School with COVID-19, Part 1 [IEP 177]

So, We Made It Another Year! [IEP 176]

Ending Youth Homelessness with Carlia Oldfather [IEP 175]

Meal-Time Management with Marie Fiebach [IEP 174]

Kindness As a Learning Platform with Caroline Hines [IEP 173]

Self-Care in the Classroom with Kayland Lamar [IEP 172]

Solving Problems Collaboratively with Dr. Ross Greene [IEP 171]

Helping Others Help Themselves with Melanie Oates [IEP 170]

Special Pandemic School Year in Review [IEP 169]

Creating a Sustainable, Parenting Framework with Dr. Whitney Casares [IEP 168]

Being the Biggest Champions of Our Littles with Renee Pena Lopez [IEP 167]

Autism Acceptance Month with Nicole Ballingoff [IEP 166]

The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska [IEP 165]

How the IDEAL Program is Empowering Student Voices [IEP 164]

Finding Your Way Back to Happiness with Robin Williams Evans [IEP 163]

What the Past Can Teach Us with Rachel Lissy [IEP 162]

Disabilities Awareness Month with Lee Lombardo [IEP 161]

So What's A Routine Life, Anyway? With Andrew Edwards [IEP 160]

Striving Towards Multiracial Democracy with Andrew Lefkowits [IEP 159]

Building Blind and Low-Vision Community with Will Butler [IEP 158]

Getting Your Voice Heard with Leah Moore [IEP 157]

The Money, Career, and Motherhood Podcast with Janice Scholl [IEP 156]

Relationship is Key with Lauren and Chantel from Stowell Learning Center [IEP 155]

Our 2021 Update on Distance Learning [IEP BONUS]

Parenting Through Complicated Feelings with Donna Tetreault [IEP 154]

Live Like Sean with TJ Nelligan [IEP 153]

Leading the Way with Haley Moss

Empowering Parents: A Conversation with The Childhood Collective [IEP 151]

Sustainable Compassion Training with Jona Genova [IEP 150]

The Autism Dad with Rob Gorski [IEP 149]

Middle School Matters with Phyllis Fagell [IEP 148]

Autism in Black with Maria Davis-Pierr [IEP 147]

Educational Disparity Through a Critical Lense with Dr. Katherine Cumings Mansfield [146 IEP]

Our American Dream with Fiona McEntee [IEP 145]

Communication and Collaboration in the Classroom with Melinda Arnost [IEP 144]

Bloom Foundation with Andi Long [IEP 143]

Reviewing Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution with Todd Hasak-Lowy [IEP 142]

All About Assessments with Dr. Ariel Eckfeld [IEP 141]

Co-parenting Through Separation and Divorce with Dr. David Hill [IEP 140]

Anne Fricke: There's an Undercurrent of Hope for Change

Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism with Robert Bernstein [IEP 138]

Maryam Parman Foundation for Injured Children with Taylor Smith [IEP 137]

Special Announcement From Amanda and Vickie [IEP Bonus]

Best Buddies with Sarah Won and Caley Versfelt [IEP 136]

If I Squeeze Your Head I’m Sorry with Gwen Vogelzang [IEP 135]

We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World with Todd Hasak-Lowy [IEP 134]

Staying Connected with Genia Stephen [IEP 133]

Parentless P.E. with Joe Reed [IEP 132]

The Birds and the Bees with Dr. Sarah Curtiss [IEP 131]

Special Education During COVID-19 with Jennifer Price

Crushing Math with Allison Dillard

TeachPlayLearn with Jenn Zehenni Part 2

Poppy Life Care with Erica Solis [IEP 127]

The CARES Act and COVID-19 Updates [IEP 126]

Get In Tune Music Therapy with Marlys Woods [IEP 125]

Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy Podcast with Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts

COVID-19 and Its Effect on School Closures [IEP 123]

The Special Education Administrative Leadership (SEAL) Program with Dr. Jackie Wilson [IEP 122]

Practical Tips for Surviving School Closures with Jacqueline Jewett [IEP 121]

A Conversation with “Pablo” Creator, Grainne McGuinness [IEP 120]

Social and Emotional Learning with Jaimie

Top Democratic Nominees and Their Proposed Education Plans [IEP 118]

Team Sanders Speaks Out On His Educational Platform [IEP 117]

MacKenzie Martin: Championing the Inclusive Company Culture [IEP 116]

Multi-Sensory Learning with Lenore Waring [IEP 115]

Prepping for College with Janice Royal [IEP 114]

Perfectly Anxious: Clinical Perfectionism And How To Handle It [IEP 113]

The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Bryson

The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Bryson, Part 1 [IEP 111]

The Walking with Freya Podcast Featuring Amanda and Vickie [IEP 110]

The Lucky Few Podcast Featuring Amanda and Vickie

TeachPlayLearn with Jenn Zehenni

Ableism: The Causes and Consequences of Disability Prejudice with Dr. Michelle Nario-Redmond [IEP 107]

Littlest Warrior with Michelle Sullivan [IEP 106]

5th Annual Fundraising Event - The Panel Discussion

Anne Fricke: Walking With Freya; A Journey Through Special Needs Parenting

So Happy to Learn at Mrs. Brown's House with Terry Brown [IEP 103]

From Dyslexia to Doctorate with Dr. Daniel Franklin

Implementing New LGBTQ+ Laws for the Current School Year

100th Episode Special - Live Q&A with Amanda and Vickie

Overcoming Learning Disabilities with Barbara Arrowsmith Young

The Alternative Side of Education with Anna Harryman

Why Will No One Play With Me? with Caroline Maguire

STEM Education to Benefit Children with Social and Learning Differences with Dr. Ellis Crasnow

The Lucky Few: Shifting The Down Syndrome Narrative and Shouting Their Worth

Community Resources from Autism Speaks

Dad's Matter with Nick Mazzeo

What Happens After High School: Planning for Your Child's Future with Karen Lerner

Using Multi-Disciplinary Pediatric Therapy to Improve Communication

Getting to the Root of Learning and Attention Challenges with Jill Stowell

Inclusion: What It is and How It Helps Your Child

LGBT Inclusion in Children's Literature

The War on Bullying

Help Me Grow with Yvette Nunez

Opportunities Track Students in Private Schools with Brennan Lund

Furthering Inclusivity Through Mutual Understanding with David Frydman

Federal Shifts and Legislative Updates for Special Education

Identifying and Understanding Autism

Improving Special Education Through the Community Advisory Committee with Robin Cowan

A Journey Through Dyslexia and Discalculia with Kellie Henkel

Enhancing Learning Through Sports with Coach Jon Jon

Cognitive Learning as a Key to Academic Excellence with Javier Arguello

Using Special Education Consultants to Navigate IEP's with Brandie Rosen

The Members and Roles of Your IEP Team

Parental Participation in the IEP Process

How to Get a Service Dog Included in an IEP, Part 2

How to Get a Service Dog Included in an IEP

Updates from the COPAA Conference, Part 2

Inspiration and Updates from the COPAA Conference, Part 1

Disability Success Stories

Nutrition, Testing and Assessments to Identify Academic and Behavioral Issues [IEP 069]

Getting Help for Academic and Sensory Difficulties

Preschool: The Path to Providing Equal Educational Opportunities

Charter Schools: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly [IEP66]

Celebrating the Good Deeds of Teachers and Community Members

When are Behavioral Restraints and Seclusion Appropriate (if at all)?

Update: What the LAUSD Teacher Strike Means for Special Education Students

Holding IEP Teams Accountable

[Replay] How Parents Can Support and Encourage Children as They Figure Out Their Career Paths with Melanie Whitney

[Replay] Launching a Business and Finding Support as a Single Parent With Brooke Bove

Tips for Parents Traveling with a Special Needs Child

What are Some Remedies for Violations in IDEA Cases?

How to Identify Social and Emotional Issues in Your Teenager with Dr. Kyle Bond and Dr. Adrianna Holness

Divorce Mediation and Co-Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Jeanann Khalife

[Replay] How to Recognize the Signs of a Learning Disability like Dyslexia with Cathy Johnson

A Special Education Primer for Social Workers (Live Recording)

How the Foster Care System Affects a Child’s Education